Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 5 offers solid value for budget-conscious buyers, pairing a 16-inch 1920x1200 display with Intel Core Ultra 5 and 16GB RAM at $799. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 360 justifies its $550 premium through a superior 15.6-inch AMOLED touchscreen (400 nits, 120Hz refresh), stronger Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, and convertible 2-in-1 design enabling tent and tablet modes. Battery life favors Samsung at 14 hours versus Lenovo's 11 hours, while the Galaxy Book4 weighs 300g less (1.65kg vs 1.95kg). Lenovo compensates with a larger screen, extra USB-C port, SD card slot, and Thunderbolt support, plus expandable storage. The IdeaPad suits everyday productivity and content consumption on a budget. Samsung targets professionals needing touchscreen versatility, superior color accuracy, and portability. Both feature backlit keyboards and identical RAM/storage. Choose Lenovo for maximum screen real estate and value, or pick Samsung if you need the AMOLED display's vibrancy, touch input, and lighter form factor.
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 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 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 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 Slim 5 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.65 kg |
| Material | Aluminum top, plastic base | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 356.5 x 251.8 x 16.9 mm | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 11 hours | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS, anti-glare | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 400 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 14 cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | 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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