Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book S and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

compact and portable

average display brightness

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book S and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.52 cm x 20.32 cm x 1.18 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.723 cm
Weight 961 g 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Mercury grey Thunder black
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology 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
Colour Support 16 million colours -
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.84 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache - 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G upgradable
Technology UMTS, WCDMA, FDD LTE, TDD LTE -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 25 hours -
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1
Headphone output
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
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 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou -
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 1.256 W/kg (body) -
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 - response time: next business day
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