The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro offers higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, with a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, but is heavier and less portable; it's also suitable for gaming. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is significantly lighter, offers better battery life, and comes with a touchscreen OLED display which is beneficial for general use. The Galaxy Book2 360 may be less expensive but is not designed for intensive tasks due to its integrated graphics and less robust processor. Consider the Legion 5i Pro for performance-intensive applications and the Galaxy Book2 360 for general usage with enhanced portability and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Very 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
8.0/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
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 Pro 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro is equipped with a high-performance CPU and GPU, making it very good for tasks like 3D design and complex engineering simulations; however, it's less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, with a decent CPU and integrated graphics, also supports engineering and design use but may be better suited for on-the-go work given its lighter weight and smaller form factor.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 have displays with high resolution and brightness, making them excellent for general tasks where clarity and visibility are key. For engineering and design, both laptops offer wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals can see accurate colors for their critical work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short as they lack high refresh rates which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
3.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i has a price of $999 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro offers robust performance due to its powerful CPU and dedicated graphics, making it suitable for demanding applications while providing a high-quality IPS screen, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, affecting portability. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, on the other hand, has an OLED touchscreen for vibrant colors and longer battery life in a lighter, 2-in-1 convertible form factor, which lends itself to greater portability and versatile use, though its integrated graphics are less suited for intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
7.5/10
7.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
"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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