Choosing between the Lenovo LOQ 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 depends on your priorities. The Lenovo LOQ 16 offers a beefier processor and dedicated graphics, making it better for engineering tasks and gaming, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which impacts portability. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is much lighter, has a longer battery life, and features a touchscreen with an OLED display, which is excellent for general use and enjoying media. However, its integrated graphics are less capable for demanding 3D or machine learning tasks, and it's not geared towards gaming. Consider what's more important for your daily use: performance or portability and screen quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.2/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
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 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which has a less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate. While the Galaxy Book2 360's OLED screen provides high-quality visuals, it's the LOQ 16's superior graphics processing capabilities and smoother visuals provided by a higher refresh rate that give it the edge for gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 boasts a strong AMD processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, which means it excels in demanding engineering and design applications that require high CPU and GPU power, and it has a high-quality IPS screen; however, its heavier weight and larger size reduce its portability compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which offers a high-resolution OLED touchscreen making it versatile for design work, and its lighter weight and smaller size enhance portability.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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 general use, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo LOQ 16's screen is well-suited for general use and engineering applications because of its high resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and easy to see, along with a wide color gamut ensuring accurate color representation which is crucial for design work. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 also offers a high-resolution, bright display with excellent color coverage, providing a vibrant and precise visual experience ideal for both everyday tasks and professional design or engineering work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the action is fast-paced, neither the Lenovo LOQ 16 nor the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 have high refresh rates, which means they may not provide as smooth of a visual experience as models specifically designed for those purposes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$740
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a price of $740 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 with its robust CPU and dedicated graphics card excels in handling more demanding tasks and provides a larger screen, but it is heavier and has less impressive battery life compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which offers exceptional portability and an OLED touchscreen, making it very versatile for everyday tasks and entertainment, though its integrated graphics are less suited for intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo LOQ 16 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
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 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 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
"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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