Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
Lenovo's IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 delivers excellent value for productivity work with its larger 16-inch 2560x1600 display, AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, and 12-hour battery life at $899. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 360 commands a $450 premium, justifying it through superior portability (1.65kg vs 2.0kg), AMOLED touchscreen technology, Intel Core Ultra 7 with 16 cores, faster 14-hour battery, and 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports for creative professionals. Display quality decisively favors Samsung's vibrant AMOLED panel (400 nits, superior colors) over IPS, though Lenovo offers sharper resolution. For general productivity and value, Lenovo edges ahead; for creative work and versatile 2-in-1 functionality, Samsung justifies its premium. Choose Lenovo if budget-conscious, Samsung if you need touchscreen flexibility and maximum performance.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" if…
- →2.5K 120Hz display is exceptional for a sub-$900 laptop
- →Ryzen 7 8845HS with Ryzen AI for local AI processing
- →75 Wh battery delivers genuine all-day use for productivity
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 if…
- →Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- →Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- →Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16"
Pros
- 2.5K 120Hz display is exceptional for a sub-$900 laptop
- Ryzen 7 8845HS with Ryzen AI for local AI processing
- 75 Wh battery delivers genuine all-day use for productivity
- Full-size HDMI and SD card reader — no dongles needed
- 16-inch display is ideal for split-screen multitasking
Cons
- 350-nit brightness is dim for outdoor use
- No Thunderbolt — USB-C only for charging and peripherals
- 4.41 lbs is heavier than ultrabook competitors
- No discrete GPU option for light gaming
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Pros
- Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
- Good 14-hour battery life for a convertible
- Sleek aluminum build at reasonable weight
Cons
- FHD+ resolution looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- No SD card reader
- RAM and SSD soldered — no upgrade path
- Hinge adds weight vs. a comparable clamshell
- No discrete GPU option
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 4.41 lbs (2.0 kg) | 1.65 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 14.06 x 9.99 x 0.68 inches | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 350 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 8 cores / 16 threads | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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