Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 15"
The Verdict
Both laptops offer solid value at under $800, but they serve different needs. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 edges ahead with a larger 16-inch display at 1920x1200 resolution versus Samsung's 15.6-inch 1920x1080 panel. More importantly, Lenovo's Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor features 14 cores compared to the Galaxy Book4's 10-core Core i7-1355U from an older generation, delivering notably better performance for multitasking and productivity tasks. Lenovo also weighs just 1.95 kg versus Samsung's 1.56 kg, though the difference is marginal. Battery life slightly favors Lenovo at 11 hours versus 10 hours. Port connectivity strongly favors Lenovo with two USB-C ports (one Thunderbolt), two USB-A ports, and an SD card reader compared to Samsung's single USB-A and USB-C without card reader support. Storage remains non-expandable on Samsung but expandable on Lenovo. Samsung's advantage lies in a lighter chassis and $50 lower price tag. For productivity work, creative projects, or gaming, Lenovo's superior processor, larger display, and better I/O make it the stronger choice despite being slightly heavier and costlier.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 (2024) if…
- →Large 16-inch screen great for productivity and multitasking
- →Strong port selection including HDMI and SD card
- →Excellent value for the spec sheet
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 15" if…
- →Lightweight at 3.44 lbs with an aluminum build for the price
- →Full-HD display is sufficient for everyday productivity
- →Samsung ecosystem features like Quick Share and Phone Link
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 (2024)
Pros
- Large 16-inch screen great for productivity and multitasking
- Strong port selection including HDMI and SD card
- Excellent value for the spec sheet
- Comfortable full-size keyboard with numpad
Cons
- 1920x1200 panel is low resolution for a 16-inch display
- Heavier and bulkier than 14-inch ultrabooks
- Display brightness only 300 nits, dim outdoors
- Plastic base feels less premium than competitors
Samsung Galaxy Book4 15"
Pros
- Lightweight at 3.44 lbs with an aluminum build for the price
- Full-HD display is sufficient for everyday productivity
- Samsung ecosystem features like Quick Share and Phone Link
- 10-hour battery life handles a full school or work day
- HDMI port included — avoids dongles for presentations
Cons
- 60Hz FHD display is unremarkable at the $749 price point
- Only one USB-C and one USB-A port is limiting
- Soldered RAM and SSD — zero upgradeability
- No Thunderbolt or high-speed USB-C
- Integrated graphics only — no discrete GPU option
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 15" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 3.44 lbs (1.56 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum top, plastic base | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 356.5 x 251.8 x 16.9 mm | 14.00 x 8.93 x 0.61 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 11 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS, anti-glare | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 300 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60Hz |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 14 cores | 10 cores (2P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core i7-1355U (13th Gen) |
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