When deciding between the Lenovo Slim 7 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, consider how you will use the laptop and where you will use it. The Lenovo is built for more demanding tasks with higher-end processing and graphics capability, suitable for intensive engineering tasks or gaming. It’s somewhat less portable due to a larger screen and heavier weight. In contrast, the Galaxy Book2 offers greater portability and versatility with its lighter weight and 2-in-1 convertible design, making it ideal for general use on the go. However, its performance is less robust than the Lenovo, which may matter if you require the laptop for more intensive applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI.
For everyday tasks like browsing, video streaming, and productivity software, both the Lenovo Slim 7 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 boast displays with high resolution and brightness, making them sharp and easy to view. Their wide color gamuts ensure that professionals in engineering and design enjoy color accuracy essential for their work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can't deliver the smooth visuals demanded by such fast-paced, graphics-intensive activities.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,440
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is praised for its higher screen resolution and better gaming graphics, appealing to users needing more power and visual clarity, though it weighs more, impacting its portability compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which offers an OLED screen with vibrant colors and a lightweight design that enhances portability, plus the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible form for convenience. The Slim 7 also leads with a longer battery life for extended use, while the Galaxy Book2's smaller screen size and efficient processor give it a portability edge for those on the move.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
6.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.3/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is equipped with a high-powered AMD processor and dedicated Nvidia GPU, making it well-suited for engineering applications that require strong performance, along with a high-resolution IPS screen for design clarity, but these components reduce portability due to its heavier weight.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo Slim 7 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
7.6/10
7.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 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
7.8/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 Slim 7 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo Slim 7 16 or the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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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