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Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra

Updated Apr 2026laptops
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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
$2,400
8.3/10

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.

Value16 (2024)
BatteryBook4 Ultra
DisplayBook4 Ultra
Performance16 (2024)
portabilityBook4 Ultra

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

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Value
8.8
7.0
Battery
6.0
8.9
Display
8.5
9.0
Performance
9.2
7.8
portability
7.2
9.1

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

SpecLenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
SoftwareWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight2.49 kg1.86 kg
MaterialAluminum lid with plastic baseAluminum
Dimensions358.0 x 264.9 x 21.5 mm355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 mm
Ports
HDMI11
USB-A ports41
USB-C ports12
SD card
Thunderbolt ports12
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 5 hours gamingUp to 13 hours
Capacity99.9 Wh76 Wh
Display
Size16.0 inches16 inches
TypeIPS QHD+ 240HzDynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen
Resolution2560 x 16002880 x 1800
Refresh rate240Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)500400
Storage
SSD1 TB NVMe1 TB
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Touch Bar
Processor
RAM32 GB DDR516 GB LPDDR5X
Cores24-core (8P+16E)16 cores
ChipsetIntel Core i9-14900HXIntel Core Ultra 9 185H

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