The Lenovo V15 offers a lower midrange price point and is often significantly less expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14. It has a larger screen at 15.6 inches with a Full HD resolution, which is great for general use and has a good color score, though it's not a touchscreen. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor with Vega 7 graphics is suitable for everyday tasks and some light gaming or engineering work, but it won't excel in more demanding tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning. The laptop is less portable due to its size and weight, and the battery life is average at around 8 hours of typical usage. It has a good selection of ports, including USB-C and HDMI, and offers upgradeability with available RAM and storage slots. The keyboard is of good quality, and the laptop has a number pad, which is handy for data entry.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 comes at a midrange price and is designed for those who prioritize portability and display quality. Its 14-inch OLED touchscreen with a high resolution of 2880 x 1800 and a 120Hz refresh rate is excellent for fast motion and has superior color accuracy, making it ideal for creative professionals and general users who value a premium viewing experience. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor and Adreno 750 GPU are optimized for efficiency and connectivity, offering good performance for general use and decent battery life of up to 10 hours. The laptop is lightweight, thin, and has a very good build quality, but it lacks some ports like HDMI and has fewer options for upgrading. It also features a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and facial recognition for added security. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 is a suitable choice for those who need a versatile, high-quality display for tasks like photo editing or content consumption, and who value a sleek, portable design.
In summary, if you need a budget-friendly laptop with a larger screen and the flexibility to upgrade components, the Lenovo V15 is a solid choice. However, if you prioritize a superior display, portability, and a premium build with advanced security features, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 would be the better option, provided you're willing to pay more and potentially sacrifice some performance and upgradeability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 is somewhat better.
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
6.3/10
8.0/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
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
7.3/10
8.0/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
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
7.1/10
7.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and Lenovo V15 are both good for software development, though the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
5.4/10
8.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7/10
7.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$579
$1,350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 costs $1,350.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and Lenovo V15 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.
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How the Lenovo V15 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 compare to other laptops
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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