Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
The Verdict
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 delivers excellent value at $999, featuring a stunning 14-inch OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and crisp 2880x1800 resolution, paired with Intel's 13th Gen i7-13700H and 16GB LPDDR5 RAM. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Ultra commands a $1400 premium, offering a larger 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen with 120Hz refresh, more powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor with 16 cores, and superior expandability with SD card and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports. Battery life slightly favors Lenovo at up to 14 hours on IPS versus Samsung's 13 hours, though Samsung's OLED is brighter for outdoor use. For content creators and professionals needing raw performance, larger screen, and Thunderbolt connectivity, Samsung justifies its premium price. Budget-conscious users prioritizing display quality and everyday performance should choose the Lenovo, which delivers 85 percent of the Galaxy Book's capability at 42 percent of the cost.
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 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 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 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 Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 312.2 x 221.4 x 14.9 mm | 355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours (IPS) / 9 hours (OLED) | Up to 13 hours |
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 14-core (6P + 8E) | 16 cores |
| Chipset | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H | 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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