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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 9i is a high-end laptop with a strong performance focus, ideal for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, due to its powerful main processor and high-end GPU. Its battery life is shorter and it's heavier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is more affordable, offers better battery life, and is significantly lighter, enhancing its portability. It's well-suited for general use with a touchscreen and an OLED display for vivid colors. However, it's not as powerful for demanding tasks due to its less powerful CPU and integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.8
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
682.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i excels in general use due to its higher-end CPU and greater RAM, which delivers superior performance and multitasking capabilities, complemented by a Mini LED screen with higher resolution for sharp visuals, albeit with less portability and shorter battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, while still good for general use, has a lesser-powered CPU and less RAM but offers great screen quality with its OLED panel, better portability, and longer battery life, making it a versatile choice for everyday tasks and mobility.
Gaming and AI
9.2
6.4
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3200 x 2000
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 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 9i is superior for gaming and 3D tasks due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card and a screen with a high refresh rate of 165, enhancing visual fluidity and allowing for high frame rates essential for intensive gaming. Conversely, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is only adequate for gaming as it has a lower-tier integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60 refresh rate screen, which are sufficient for casual gaming but not optimized for high-performance gaming or demanding 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
9.6
7.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i stands out with a much more powerful CPU and GPU, larger storage and RAM capacity which are excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks that require intense processing and rendering; it also boasts a superior mini LED display, ideal for detailed visual work despite being heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, while still capable for engineering and design with a decent CPU and OLED screen, offers greater portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, but its lower performance components compared to the Legion 9i make it more suitable for less intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.7
7.8
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 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
8.3
7.7
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 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
9.7
7.7
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
682.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion 9i's screen excels due to its high resolution and brightness, enhancing visual clarity and content readability which is beneficial for everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, the same laptop's display covers a wider range of colors, crucial for accurate color work and detailed graphics projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both the Lenovo and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 lag due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth motion and potentially less responsive gaming experiences compared to screens with higher refresh rates.
Battery
3.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The Lenovo Legion 9i has very good build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,420
$1,299
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a price of $3,420 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
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How the Lenovo Legion 9i and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 9i | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,420 | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | 14'' x 9'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.64 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.93" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 682 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
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Adam Speight | July 2023
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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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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