Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). 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 Book3 Ultra Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

advanced graphics capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.65 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Graphite Silver
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - AMOLED 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 212 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 120% DCI-P3 -
Colour Support 16 million colours -
Features HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 6 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6000 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Auto framing Fixed focus
Sound AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name Pro keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Backlit Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Slots SSD (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Included Accessories 100W USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features - Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards IEC 61960 RoHS
SAR Value 0.232 W/kg (limb), 0.232 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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