The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is designed for gaming and engineering, with a powerful CPU, GPU, and ample RAM, and is suitable for intensive tasks but is heavier and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers better portability and a longer battery life, with a touchscreen and a suitable build for general use, but it's less powerful, making it less ideal for demanding software or gaming. If you need high performance for tasks like 3D rendering or gaming, the Legion is a strong choice; for everyday tasks and carrying around easily, the Galaxy Book2 is more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, with its more powerful CPU and additional RAM, excels in general use for tasks that require heavy computing power, and it has a very high-quality display that elevates screen clarity and vividness, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than some alternatives.
Gaming and AI
9.1/10
6.2/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
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 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i shines in gaming and 3D uses because of its powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower screen refresh rate at 60Hz is less suited for such intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.3/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, with its superior CPU, RAM, and GPU, offers robust performance and high-quality screen display necessary for demanding engineering tasks, albeit at the expense of greater weight and louder operating noise. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, while still adept for engineering with decent hardware, emphasizes more on portability and a quieter experience, with a slight compromise on sheer computing power and screen fidelity.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
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
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.7/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offer vibrant and sharp displays with high resolution and brightness, making text and images clear and easy to view. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops boast screens that cover a wide range of colors, essential for precision in graphics work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short as they likely have lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a price of $2,000 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
"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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