Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5vsSamsung Galaxy Book3 Pro

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Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
ThinkPad E14 Gen 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 delivers impressive performance suitable for productivity and coding workloads effectively.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 boasts excellent build quality, justifying its low price point effectively.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 display is serviceable, but lacks depth and saturation for professional use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 features a touchscreen display, processor, speakers, and webcam with great battery life overall.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Galaxy Book3 Pro

Quick Stats

The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro delivers impressive performance, suitable for demanding users.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro boasts excellent build quality, a significant improvement over its predecessor model.
The standout feature of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro is its impressive display with a dynamic refresh rate up to 120Hz.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro boasts an impressive feature set for excellent user experience overall.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
Winner
#14
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
#18
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#191
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
#594
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#107
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
#52
Winner
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#52
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
#367
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#299
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
#356
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#510
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
#160
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
Samsung Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-13700H
Intel Core i7-1360P
NVIDIA GeForce MX550
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5

Strengths

The build quality is very good
The keyboard is great, same as most other ThinkPads
The trackpad is exactly the same as other ThinkPads, with TrackPoint
Good screen with fine colors (not ideal for photo editing)
Great battery life, up to 10 hours on idle and 7 hours on YouTube playback
Very low cost, around $380-$400 USD

Weaknesses

The screen is not ideal for professional photo editing due to color accuracy issues
The included NVMe storage is not the fastest, but sufficient for OS and other basic needs
The webcam lacks saturation, appearing pale and ghostly
The mic quality is not mentioned as a particular strength or weakness
The laptop's specs are a couple of generations old, which may affect performance in demanding tasks
The screen size is not specified (only 1200p resolution is mentioned)

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro

Strengths

Excellent build quality, much better than last year
Dynamic refresh rate up to 120 hertz, really good display
Good Port selection, huge spacious touch pad, worked well
1080p webcam had good video quality and audio

Weaknesses

No IR camera, a notable omission
Battery life could be better
Beige model didn't show fingerprints but graphite model will
Audio quality not as good as MacBook Pro's, although still respectable for a Windows laptop
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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5

In the realm of budget-friendly laptops, the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 stands out for its exceptional value proposition. Priced around $400 USD, this laptop boasts a robust feature set, including a reliable keyboard, precise trackpad, and a good-enough display. With its sturdy build quality and decent performance, it's an attractive option for those seeking a no-frills workhorse without breaking the bank. But does it truly deliver on its promises?

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro is a sleek and feature-rich laptop that boasts several upgrades over its predecessor. Its stunning 16:10 aspect ratio display with dynamic refresh rate up to 120Hz is a notable improvement. The device's build quality has also seen significant enhancements, resulting in a more premium feel. With a spacious touchpad and good port selection, this laptop is well-suited for creatives, students, and travelers who require a reliable machine on-the-go.

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