Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight, portable design

strong battery life

fast charging support

limited port selection

average graphics performance

entry-level model pricey

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

decent battery life

solid build quality

affordable price point

dim screen brightness

average processor performance

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.44 cm x 20.2 cm x 1.29 cm 32.15 cm x 21.75 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.16 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, plastic
Colour Graphite Graphite grey
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - AMOLED 14"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 120% DCI-P3 45%
Features - Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Auto framing, studio mode Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 61.1 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name Pro keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Interfaces HDMI
Thunderbolt 4
USB-C
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (Trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Security Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features - Hard drive password, power-on password, smart charge, Quick Charge
Compliant Standards IEC 61960 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, NRCAN
SAR Value - 1.456 W/kg (body), 1.456 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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