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Updated June 5, 2024·
For a balance of performance and versatility, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is a strong contender with its OLED display, high resolution touchscreen, and robust color coverage, making it excellent for visual tasks and entertainment. It's also lighter and thinner, enhancing portability. However, its Qualcomm processor may not match the Intel Core Ultra's performance in the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for certain productivity tasks. The Lenovo, while not as sleek, offers a high-resolution IPS display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, which is great for productivity and text-heavy work. It also has a more traditional laptop form factor and potentially better performance for tasks that leverage the Intel Core Ultra and Arc GPU. If you prioritize a versatile, high-quality display and portability, choose the Samsung. If raw performance and a productivity-focused screen are more important, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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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 battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.7
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
Very Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has very good portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
6.7
6.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
8.5
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,350
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has a price of $1,350 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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How the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,350 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2024 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.48'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.99" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.86" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E84 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 61.8 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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