Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14" Tidal Teal 2024
Lenovo
92 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16" 3K Gray
Samsung
76 Overall Score
Choose Lenovo Yoga Slim if...
Buy the Lenovo if you want the ultimate premium portable, especially for media creation or entertainment, thanks to its stunning 4K OLED screen, 32GB of RAM, and lighter chassis.
Choose Samsung Galaxy Book5 if...
Consider the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro if you prioritize a larger 16-inch screen for multitasking and want a proven model with a high volume of positive reviews, accepting trade-offs in brightness, RAM, and portability.
Key Differences
- The Lenovo's 4K (3840px) OLED display hits 750 nits, making it vastly brighter and sharper than the Samsung's 3K (2880px) screen at 400 nits.
- You get 32GB of RAM on the Lenovo versus 16GB on the Samsung, a major advantage for future-proofing and heavy multitasking.
- The Lenovo is over 300 grams lighter (1.25 kg vs 1.56 kg) and has one more USB port, making it the more portable and convenient choice.
- User sentiment data shows Lenovo owners specifically praise the premium build and display, while Samsung users note battery life could be better.
- Despite the Samsung winning narrowly in CPU benchmarks, the Lenovo outscores it for every user type, especially students and business users (93 vs 71 and 91 vs 71).
Scores
Entertainment
Student
Compact
Business
Developer
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14" | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16" 3K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Arc Graphics | Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2880 px |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 750 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt | 2 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 7 | WiFi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.25 kg★ | 1.56 kg |
| Battery | 75 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14" Tidal Teal 2024
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16" 3K Gray
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong reliability (76th percentile)
- Below average compact (31th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14"
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 27 specs.
