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Updated June 5, 2024·
For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on gaming and engineering tasks, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is a strong contender. It offers a powerful Intel i7 processor and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, ensuring robust performance in demanding applications. The higher refresh rate and resolution on its larger 16-inch screen make it suitable for fast-paced gaming and detailed visual work, though it's not a touchscreen. Its battery life is decent, and it's equipped with ample connectivity options, including Thunderbolt ports. However, it's slightly bulkier and heavier than the Samsung, which could be a consideration if you prioritize portability. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 is designed for versatility and productivity on the go. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor provides good general performance while maintaining excellent battery life, allowing for all-day use. The vibrant OLED touchscreen with a high PPI and color accuracy is ideal for media consumption and general use, and its 2-in-1 design adds a layer of flexibility for those who value a tablet experience. It's also lighter and more compact, making it easier to carry around. However, its Adreno 750 GPU may not match the gaming and engineering performance of the Lenovo's dedicated Nvidia card. In summary, choose the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for superior gaming and engineering capabilities with a larger screen, or opt for the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 for outstanding portability, battery life, and a versatile 2-in-1 design with a stunning OLED display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.5
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 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.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.7
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
343.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,055
$1,350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a price of $1,055 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 costs $1,350.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
343.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both very 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
7.8
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
7.6
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 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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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 5i | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,055 | $1,350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 12.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.43'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.83" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 8.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E80 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 55.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 343 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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