Choose the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 if you prefer a laptop with an OLED display that offers better colors and contrast, which is advantageous for tasks like photo editing or watching videos. Consider the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s if you need a professional look, a slightly more powerful processor, and if you value having extra ports like Thunderbolt and Ethernet. Both have similar storage, RAM, screen size, and integrated graphics, suitable for general use and light productivity, but neither is built for intensive gaming. Battery life is a crucial factor and both offer comparable endurance on a single charge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
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Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
375.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a better screen for content creation.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a bright, high-resolution display suitable for viewing documents and browsing, which along with good color reproduction, makes it adept at tasks in engineering and design. However, its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness required for high-end gaming or 3D rendering. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s also offers a display that's clear and bright for general productivity and sufficient color accuracy for most design work, but again, gamers and 3D artists may find the refresh rate lacking for their specific needs.
Cost
$800
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a price of $800 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
6.2/10
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are rated fair for gaming and 3D because both use integrated Iris Xe graphics rather than dedicated gaming GPUs and have the same screen refresh rate, which is suitable for everyday use but not optimal for high-end gaming or demanding 3D applications. While both laptops have quality screens and capable CPUs, their GPU and refresh rate limitations mean they will handle games and 3D tasks adequately but not exceptionally.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for engineering and design.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a vibrant OLED screen with high color accuracy, making it a good fit for design work, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s provides a higher resolution IPS display which is beneficial for detailed engineering tasks. Both feature capable CPUs and GPUs for compute-intensive tasks, but the Galaxy Book2's emphasis on screen quality and portability makes it slightly lighter, while the ThinkBook boasts a higher screen resolution and the added advantage of Windows 11 Pro.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.4/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
Excellent
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s compare to other laptops
"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."
"The best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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.
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.
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