The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a balance of performance and portability with its AMD Ryzen processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some light engineering work. Its 13.3-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 and a 60Hz refresh rate is good for general use, and the touchscreen with a 16:10 aspect ratio enhances productivity. It's also lighter and more compact, making it easier to carry around. However, it may not handle intensive 3D rendering or gaming as well as the Samsung.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 boasts a larger, high-resolution OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering vibrant colors and smooth visuals, which is excellent for media consumption and detailed engineering work. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor and Adreno 750 graphics provide decent performance, but it might not match the raw power of some AMD or Intel counterparts for demanding tasks. The Samsung also offers better battery life, allowing for longer periods of use away from an outlet. It's a bit heavier and larger, which could impact its portability, but it comes with the versatility of a 2-in-1 design.
If you prioritize a superior screen for visual tasks, longer battery life, and the versatility of a 2-in-1, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is the way to go. However, if you need something more portable with a good balance of performance for everyday tasks, the Lenovo Yoga 6 could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
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
6.1/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is somewhat better.
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
7.0/10
8.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
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
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4/10
8.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
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
6.7/10
8.7/10
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
12.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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.
Cost
$1,045
$1,350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a price of $1,045 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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