If you need a laptop primarily for gaming or demanding tasks such as video editing or 3D rendering, the Lenovo Legion 5 with its dedicated RTX graphics card will cater to your needs better than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 with its integrated graphics. The Legion 5 offers a larger, higher resolution display which is ideal for immersive gameplay and productivity work, but with added weight and size, it's less convenient for travel. The Galaxy Book2 360, on the other hand, is highly portable and its 2-in-1 design is versatile for work and casual use, with the added benefit of an OLED screen which usually displays more vibrant colors and deeper blacks, making it ideal for media consumption. However, if a higher refresh rate and gaming performance are crucial, the Legion 5 is the preferred choice, particularly as it might also be less expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a faster screen refresh rate of 165, enhancing gaming and 3D performance, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics chip and a standard refresh rate of 60, which provides decent but comparatively limited gaming and 3D capabilities. Additionally, the Lenovo's screen offers higher resolution, but both laptops have high-quality displays, the Samsung's being OLED and touchscreen-enabled, which may appeal for its vivid colors and versatility in use.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.3/10
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a high-performance CPU and GPU, making it very good for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a less powerful GPU but offers a high-quality OLED touchscreen, making it good for design work and offering greater portability. The Legion's larger screen and higher resolution benefit detailed work, but the Galaxy Book2's lighter weight and 2-in-1 design provide flexibility for on-the-go users.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, making text, images, and videos clear and easy to view. When it comes to engineering and design tasks, these laptops deliver vibrant colors and wide color gamuts, which are essential for precise color work, but the Samsung may edge out with better color accuracy. However, gamers and 3D designers might find these models lacking due to their lower refresh rates, which can mean less smooth visuals in fast-paced games and when working with 3D modeling software.
Battery
4.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a price of $999 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5, with its AMD processor and Nvidia graphics, is suitable for those who need solid performance for a variety of tasks, and its high-quality IPS screen enhances visual experiences; however, its relative heft and shorter battery life make it less portable. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers greater portability and longer battery life along with a versatile OLED touchscreen, making it ideal for users on the go who also enjoy media consumption, although it may not handle intensive tasks as well as the Lenovo due to its integrated Intel graphics.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.6/10
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.4/10
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo Legion 5 15" and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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