Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
39.8chipPerformancechip36.8
26.5Display20
46.7Battery48.3
59.5Portability73.6
2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel)3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) scores 41.5 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 battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 37
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 20
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 60
- 37% lower thickness: 15.1 mm vs 23.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,628
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6800 (LPCAMM2 module, replaceable) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 61 Wh+2% |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.63 kg | 1.55 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 23.8 mm | 15.1 mm+37% |
| Material | Aluminum (top), carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (bottom) on WLAN models | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A (USB 3.2), 1x HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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