Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8). 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.

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive s-pen integration

5g connectivity

sturdy build quality

full hd touchscreen

flexible 2-in-1 design

pricey for specs

limited port selection

average battery life

modest storage capacity

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

moderate display brightness

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.49 cm x 20.23 cm x 1.49 cm 35.78 cm x 25.39 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Royal silver Storm grey
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Quantum Dot Technology, Outdoor-Readable Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF), Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards SoundAlive High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amp Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 5G -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 69.7 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad, S Pen Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Interfaces HDMI
Thunderbolt 4
USB-C
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, UFS Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (Trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Link Sharing, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G (NP930QCAJ) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor Accelerometer, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Samsung DeX Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, pen upgradable, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA)
Compliant Standards IEC 61960 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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