Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book S and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8). 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 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

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution display

solid build quality

good thermal management

decent battery life

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book S and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.52 cm x 20.32 cm x 1.18 cm 35.46 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 961 g 2.2 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Mercury grey Dual tone storm grey
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Colour Support 16 million colours -
Features - Anti-glare, Delta E<2 calibration, Eyesafe technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, Smart sense panel, ±89° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.84 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type - DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound - Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306-CG
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: harman/kardon stereo speakers, Smart Amplifier (AMP); Input: noise-cancellation technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, WCDMA, FDD LTE, TDD LTE -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 25 hours Up to 18 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, smart sense keyboard backlight, SMB Service hot key
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS, LA2-Q AI performance chip
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou -
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), TCO Certified 9.0, Low-VOC
SAR Value 1.256 W/kg (body) -
Carbon Footprint - 402 kg carbon emissions (EU)
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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