Lenovo Legion 9i 16" vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
Legion 9i dominates raw performance with its i9-14900HX, 32GB DDR5, and stunning 3200x2000 Mini-LED display at 240Hz—ideal for creators and competitive gamers demanding maximum power. Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 prioritizes versatility and battery efficiency with its 2-in-1 convertible design, AMOLED touch display, and impressive 14-hour endurance, making it superior for mobility and everyday productivity. Performance-wise, the Legion's 24-core processor and dual-slot storage expansion vastly outpace the Core Ultra 7's 16-core configuration. However, Galaxy Book4's 1.65kg weight, 14-hour battery life, and $2,150 price advantage make it exceptional value for students and professionals who need flexibility over firepower. Legion 9i justifies its premium for workstation-class performance; Galaxy Book4 360 wins for practical daily use and portability. Choose Legion 9i if performance matters most; choose Galaxy Book4 360 for balanced everyday computing.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo Legion 9i 16" if…
- →RTX 4090 Laptop GPU delivers desktop-class gaming performance
- →240Hz Mini-LED display with 1200-nit HDR is stunning for gaming
- →Integrated liquid cooling system keeps temps and noise impressively low
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 Legion 9i 16"
Pros
- RTX 4090 Laptop GPU delivers desktop-class gaming performance
- 240Hz Mini-LED display with 1200-nit HDR is stunning for gaming
- Integrated liquid cooling system keeps temps and noise impressively low
- 99.99 Wh battery is the maximum legal limit for flights
- Premium CNC aluminum build feels genuinely luxurious
Cons
- Extremely expensive at $3,499 even for a flagship gaming laptop
- Heavy at 5.56 lbs — not portable for daily carry
- 6-hour battery life means the charger is always needed
- Thunderbolt 4 limited to one port
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 Legion 9i 16" | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 5.56 lbs (2.52 kg) | 1.65 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 14.24 x 10.28 x 0.78 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 6 hours | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 99.99 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | Mini-LED IPS | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe (dual slot) | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 24 cores (8P + 16E) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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