Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
49.2Performance44
26.5Display28.6
70.7Battery48.3
70.8Portability77.5
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 52.1 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+22) and performance (+5). Samsung Galaxy Book6 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,249
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 71
- 14% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 17.4 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (OLED optional) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 61 Wh+2% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.3 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.54 kg | 1.43 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 14.9 mm+14% |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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