Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2). 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.

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

qled display brightness

fast ssd storage

impressive battery life

wireless powershare feature

limited port selection

average graphics performance

higher price point

no touchscreen option

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

decent battery life

ample storage options

lightweight design

average build quality

mediocre performance

limited color accuracy

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.61 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm 40.2 cm x 28.125 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Aura silver Platinum grey
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Outdoor viewable, Quantum Dot Technology, 3 slim bezels Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon Gold 3150U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards SoundAlive High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 69.7 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Interfaces HDMI
Thunderbolt 3
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 Ion NP950XCJI Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (60 days trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, teamPL, Samsung Link Sharing, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Samsung DeX, Wireless PowerShare Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards IEC 61960 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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