The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i offers superior performance for engineering tasks and intensive gaming with its Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, along with a high-quality Mini LED display that's excellent for detailed work and entertainment. It's also built for longevity with a robust build quality and good heat management. However, it's priced higher and is less portable due to its weight and thickness.
In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is more affordable, lighter, and thinner, making it a great choice for those who prioritize portability and battery life. Its OLED screen delivers vibrant colors and deep blacks, which is fantastic for general use and media consumption. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor provides ample performance for everyday tasks, but it may not match the Lenovo's prowess in more demanding applications like gaming or engineering software. Additionally, the Samsung has a lower contrast ratio and lacks some of the connectivity options found in the Lenovo, such as HDMI and Thunderbolt ports.
Ultimately, if you need a powerful machine for demanding tasks and can compromise on portability and cost, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is the way to go. If you're looking for a versatile, portable device for everyday use and are willing to sacrifice some performance, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is an excellent choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
Good for gaming and AI
Best in class overall display quality
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.7/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
9.8/10
8.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very 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.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
8.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 are both very 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
8.3/10
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very 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
8.1/10
8.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very 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
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,450
$1,350
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a price of $1,450 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
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How the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,450
$1,350
Release Date
Release Date
April 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 10'' x 0.71''
14'' x 9.9'' x 0.48''
Weight
Weight
4.95 lbs
3.42 lbs
Width
Width
14.28"
13.99"
Depth
Depth
9.98"
9.86"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E84
RAM
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
2
0
Storage
Storage
512 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
RTX 4050 (140 W)
Adreno 750
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Yes
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
Integrated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
6 GB
N/A
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
Yes
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
Yes
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
9 Hours
10 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
84 Wh
61.8 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
16"
16"
Display Technology
Display Technology
Mini LED
OLED
Resolution
Resolution
3200 x 2000
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
165Hz
120Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
400 nits
400 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
235.85 PPI
212.26 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
1000000: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
1 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
100 %
120 %
sRGB
sRGB
100 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
100 %
100 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
7.6/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
7.4/10
8.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
Yes
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
8/10
7.8/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
Yes
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
38.6°C
41.6°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
42.9°C
45°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
25.1°C
30.2°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
White
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
7/10
7.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
8/10
8.8/10
Webcam
Webcam
1080p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
Yes
Yes
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
1
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
2
2
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
Yes
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
3
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
4
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
1
2
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.3
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
7
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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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