The Lenovo Slim 7 16 may be the better choice for intensive engineering tasks and gaming due to its more powerful AMD processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, but it's heavier and bulkier which makes it less portable. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a more vivid OLED touchscreen, slightly longer battery life and is lighter, hence more portable, making it well-suited for general use and entertainment. It also has a better webcam and is quieter. However, the lower refresh rate and integrated graphics mean it's not as good as the Lenovo for fast-paced gaming or heavy graphical work. 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 Book3 360
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Lenovo Slim 7 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 provide sharp, bright displays with high resolution and varied panel technology, ensuring clear images and vibrant colors. In terms of engineering and design, both laptops offer wide color coverage, supporting color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are crucial for color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and quick response times.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,440
$1,299
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
6.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 Book3 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications thanks to its beefier Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics and a higher screen refresh rate, which can deliver smoother visuals in fast-paced games. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 offers an Intel Iris Xe graphics, which is less powerful for demanding tasks, and a standard screen refresh rate that is typical for general use but may not be as smooth for gaming or 3D content.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.6/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both 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
7.6/10
7.8/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 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
7.7/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 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 Book3 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."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo Slim 7 16 or the Samsung Galaxy Book3 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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