Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
The Verdict
Both laptops deliver premium experiences with distinct strengths. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 excels with its 14-inch OLED display at 90Hz and lighter 1.37kg chassis, making it ideal for mobility-focused users. Its Intel Core i7-13700H with 14 cores handles demanding tasks competently. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro counters with a larger 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen running at 120Hz, slightly better battery life (15 vs 9 hours OLED), and the newer Intel Core Ultra 7 155H featuring 16 cores with superior efficiency. Port connectivity slightly favors Samsung with dual Thunderbolt and SD card support versus Lenovo's dual USB-C. At $999, Lenovo offers exceptional value for compact productivity. Samsung's $1449 price premium reflects its larger screen, newer processor architecture, and superior refresh rate. Choose Lenovo for portability and value, Samsung if screen size and latest performance matter more.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" if…
- →2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- →i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- →Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
- →Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
- →Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
Pros
- 2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
- Good port selection with USB-A and HDMI
- Premium aluminum build quality
Cons
- OLED option cuts battery life to around 9 hours
- No Thunderbolt 4 — USB-C ports are USB 3.2
- Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded
- Speakers are average for the price class
- 90Hz instead of 120Hz on the OLED panel
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
- Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
- Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
- Good port selection including SD card and HDMI
- Up to 15-hour battery life is class-leading
Cons
- No discrete GPU option on this model
- RAM and SSD are soldered — no upgrade path
- Samsung DeX for PC still limited in scope
- AMOLED display may develop burn-in over time
- Higher price than similarly-specced Windows ultrabooks
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 312.2 x 221.4 x 14.9 mm | 355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours (IPS) / 9 hours (OLED) | Up to 15 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 14-core (6P + 8E) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H | 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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