The Lenovo LOQ 15, with its AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, excels in 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, making it well-suited for intensive gaming and professional work that requires robust graphics performance. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which might not be ideal if you need a laptop for all-day use away from a power source. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, which is more affordable and lightweight, offers an OLED touchscreen display and a significantly longer battery life, making it a better choice for general use, entertainment, and productivity on the go. While its Intel Iris Xe graphics are adequate for everyday tasks, it won't match the Lenovo in handling demanding graphical applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.4/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 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.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 both have panels with high resolution and brightness which are essential for crisp and clear displays, making them suitable for general use and detail-oriented work like engineering and design. Additionally, their ability to reproduce a wide range of colors is crucial for professionals in engineering and design, where precision in color representation can be vital. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications because they lack high refresh rates, which are necessary for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals that enhance the gaming experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,179
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has a price of $1,179 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,000.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 supports heavier tasks with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia GPU, providing solid performance for a range of applications, while its IPS screen offers good image quality, but less portability due to its weight. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, on the other hand, balances performance with an Intel CPU and Iris Xe graphics, has an OLED touchscreen for vibrant colors and broad viewing angles, in a lighter and more portable frame with longer battery life, doubling as a tablet for added versatility.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is rated very good for engineering and design mainly because it has a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU which are critical for intensive tasks and 3D rendering, while also featuring a high-quality keyboard and good heat management but is heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo LOQ 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
7.5/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo LOQ 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo LOQ 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 LOQ 15 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
"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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