Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
The Verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024) and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra serve distinctly different purposes. Legion Pro 5i excels for gaming and demanding workloads with its Intel Core i9-14900HX (24 cores), 32 GB DDR5 RAM, and a blistering 240Hz QHD+ IPS display (2560 x 1600, 500 nits). Performance benchmarks will heavily favor the Lenovo, particularly in multi-threaded tasks and gaming, though battery life suffers at 5 hours during gaming. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra pivots toward productivity and portability, weighing just 1.86 kg versus Lenovo's 2.49 kg, with a thinner 16.5 mm profile. Its Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen offers superior color accuracy and 13-hour battery life, making it ideal for content creators and professionals needing all-day mobility. The Galaxy Book4 has two Thunderbolt ports compared to one on Lenovo, plus microSD card support. However, the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with 16 GB RAM falls short for heavy gaming and intensive workloads. At $1599, Lenovo offers exceptional gaming value; at $2399.99, Galaxy Book4 Ultra demands a premium for ultraportability and display quality. Choose Lenovo for gaming and raw performance, Samsung for creative professionals prioritizing portability and battery endurance.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024) if…
- →RTX 4070 with high TGP delivers excellent 1440p gaming
- →32 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB SSD in base config
- →240Hz QHD+ display with 500-nit brightness
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra if…
- →Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- →Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- →Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4070 with high TGP delivers excellent 1440p gaming
- 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB SSD in base config
- 240Hz QHD+ display with 500-nit brightness
- Excellent thermal performance thanks to Legion Coldfront cooling
- Solid port selection with four USB-A ports
Cons
- Heavy at 2.49 kg — not ideal for daily carry
- Battery life plummets under gaming load
- Design is gamer-focused — not discrete in professional settings
- Loud fans at sustained loads
- Requires large power adapter
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Pros
- Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
- Tight integration with Samsung Galaxy ecosystem
Cons
- Premium pricing rivals workstation laptops
- Soldered RAM, only storage is upgradable
- Speakers underwhelming versus MacBook competitors
- Touchpad palm rejection occasionally inconsistent
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.49 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Material | Aluminum lid with plastic base | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 358.0 x 264.9 x 21.5 mm | 355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 4 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 5 hours gaming | Up to 13 hours |
| Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.0 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | IPS QHD+ 240Hz | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB NVMe | 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 24-core (8P+16E) | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
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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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