Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book S

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and Samsung Galaxy Book S. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

Samsung Galaxy Book S Review

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

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery life

fanless for silent operation

lte connectivity available

solid state drive storage

limited hardware upgradeability

average display brightness

no dedicated graphics

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and Samsung Galaxy Book S
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm 30.52 cm x 20.32 cm x 1.18 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 961 g
Colour - Mercury grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Support 16.7 million colours 16 million colours
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Samsung Galaxy Book S
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 2.84 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Samsung Galaxy Book S
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD 256 GB SSD
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 -
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC269Q -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation 3G upgradable 4G
Technology - UMTS, WCDMA, FDD LTE, TDD LTE
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 25 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Samsung Galaxy Book S
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Navigation Receiver - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 1.256 W/kg (body)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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