Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

moderate battery life

noisy under load

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

advanced graphics capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.65 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 1.79 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Aluminum
Colour Black Graphite
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 212
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6000 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Auto framing
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman-branded Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) SSD (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter 100W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) IEC 61960
SAR Value - 0.232 W/kg (limb), 0.232 W/kg (body)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 2 years
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