Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
34.4chipPerformancechip36.8
26.5Display20
46.7Battery48.3
70.8Portability73.6
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC113 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 scores 41.7 against 41.8 for Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 20
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
- 13% lower thickness: 15.1 mm vs 17.4 mm
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (touch) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 315 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 61 Wh+2% |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.54 kg+1% | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 15.1 mm+13% |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (5Gbps, USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 1.4b, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A (USB 3.2), 1x HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, with privacy shutter | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition; no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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