Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book (2021): Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”) and Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”) Pros

Reasons that Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”) is better than Samsung Galaxy Book (2021).

Significantly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-10750H inside Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”) has a 20% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Samsung Galaxy Book (2021).

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”) - Intel Core i7-10750H
5,412
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”) - Intel Core i5-10300H
3,747
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) is better than Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”).

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2020

Supports faster memory

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”). It supports up to 4267MHz versus 2933 MHz of system memory on the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”).

Memory type and speed
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”) - DDR4
2,933 MHz
About 15% lighter

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) weighed 3.41 pounds, 15% lighter than the 4 pounds Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”).

WeightLenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Pound
4 lbs.
3.41 lbs.
Kilogram
1.81 kg
1.55 kg

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”) Price
2022 Newest Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 15.6" FHD Touch Screen Premium Laptop | 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 | 12GB RAM | 1TB SSD | Backlit Keyboard | Fingerprint | Windows 11 | with Stylus Pen Bundle
2022 Newest Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 15.6" FHD Touch Screen Premium Laptop | 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 | 12GB RAM | 1TB SSD | Backlit Keyboard | Fingerprint | Windows 11 | with Stylus Pen Bundle
By Lenovo
$789.99
Lenovo| Yoga 7i Intel Core i7-1355U 16" WUXGA 2 in 1 Touch-Screen Laptop16GB Memory 512GB SSD Storm Grey 82YN0002US
Lenovo| Yoga 7i Intel Core i7-1355U 16" WUXGA 2 in 1 Touch-Screen Laptop16GB Memory 512GB SSD Storm Grey 82YN0002US
By Lenovo
$776.00
Lenovo Yoga 7 7i 2-in-1 Business Laptop (16" FHD+ Touchscreen, AMD Ryzen 7 7735U (Beat i7-1255U), 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, IST Precision Pen), Backlit, Fingerprint, FHD IR Webcam, Win 11 Pro, Arctic Grey
Lenovo Yoga 7 7i 2-in-1 Business Laptop (16" FHD+ Touchscreen, AMD Ryzen 7 7735U (Beat i7-1255U), 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, IST Precision Pen), Backlit, Fingerprint, FHD IR Webcam, Win 11 Pro, Arctic Grey
By Lenovo
$899.89
Samsung Galaxy Book 2021 Price
Samsung Galaxy Book Go Laptop PC Computer Qualcomm 7C Pro 4GB Memory 128GB eUFS Storage 18-Hour Battery Compact Light Shockproof WFH Ready WiFi 5, Silver
Samsung Galaxy Book Go Laptop PC Computer Qualcomm 7C Pro 4GB Memory 128GB eUFS Storage 18-Hour Battery Compact Light Shockproof WFH Ready WiFi 5, Silver
By Samsung Electronics
$249.00
$349.99 29% OFF
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro Intel Evo Platform Laptop Computer 15.6" AMOLED Screen 11th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor 8GB Memory 512GB SSD Long-Lasting Battery, Mystic Silver
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro Intel Evo Platform Laptop Computer 15.6" AMOLED Screen 11th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor 8GB Memory 512GB SSD Long-Lasting Battery, Mystic Silver
By SAMSUNG
$660.00
SAMSUNG 14" Galaxy Book4 Pro Laptop PC Computer, Intel Core 7 Ultra Processor 512GB, 3K AMOLED (2880 x 1800) Touchscreen, Advanced Security, 2024 Model, NP940XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
SAMSUNG 14" Galaxy Book4 Pro Laptop PC Computer, Intel Core 7 Ultra Processor 512GB, 3K AMOLED (2880 x 1800) Touchscreen, Advanced Security, 2024 Model, NP940XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
By SAMSUNG
$1,449.99

Availability

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Released20202021
Release Date
  • Announced at CES 2020 (January 2020)
  • Announced at Samsung Unpack Event (2021)
  • Announced on April 28, 2021
PricingStarting at $1,209.99-
Applicable Models-
  • Samsung Galaxy Book
  • Samsung Galaxy Book 1
  • Samsung Galaxy Book (1st Gen)
  • Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
  • Samsung Galaxy Book with 11th Gen Intel G-Series processors

Exterior

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Dimensions
  • Glass Display Model
    • 14" x 9" x 0.62" (356.5 mm x 229 mm x 15.9 mm)
  • Non-glass Display Model
    • 14" x 9" x 0.63" (356.5 mm x 229 mm x 16.1 mm)
14.04" x 9.02" x 0.60" (356.6 x 229.1 x 15.4 mm)
Weight
  • Glass Display Model
    • Starting at 1.8 kg (4 lbs)
  • Non-glass Display Model
    • Starting at 1.68 kg (3.7 lbs)
3.41 lbs (1.55 kg)
Colors
Slate Grey
Mystic Silver Mystic Blue
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size keyboard with six rows, multimedia Fn keys, numpad, LED backlight.
  • Buttonless glass surface multi-touch touchpad.
  • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard with Numpad
    Optional fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.

Display

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Size15.6 Inches15.6 Inches
Info15.6" FHD
  • 1920 x 1080, IPS, sRGB 100%, 300 nits, Optional Glass Display.
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: TFT LCD

Ports

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3
    Supports Thunderbolt™ 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort™ 1.4b, and Power Delivery 3.0.
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    Full-size USB Type-A port.
  • 1 x Full-size SD Card Reader
  • 1 x HDMI™ 2.0b
  • 1 x Audio jack
  • 1 x Power adapter
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) Ports
Image Source: Samsung
Left (4)
  • 2 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery, DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
Right (5)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    UFS, SDXC
  • 1 x nanoSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10300H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.50 → 4.50 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10300H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1050 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Memory
  • 8GB 16GB
    2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4.
  • 4GB
    3733 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
  • 8GB 16GB
    4267 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
Discrete GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 4GBOptional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 Graphics
Storage
  • 256 GB 512 GB 1TB
    M.2 2280 PCIe SSD.
256GB 512GB
NVMe SSD
2 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slot.

Connectivity

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Wi-Fi
  • Lenovo WiFi-5 802.11ac Wireless (2x2)
    Up to 867 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.
  • Lenovo WiFi-6 802.11ax Wireless (2x2)
    Up to 2400 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax 2X2)
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth® v5.1
More-Optional LTE

Battery

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Size
  • 4-cell Li-Polymer
  • Battery Capacity: 70 Wh
54 Wh
Battery Life
  • Up to 12 hours
* Tested with MobileMark 2014.
Up to 10.9 hours
Local video playback.
Power Supply135 W USB (Type-C) power adapter
Supports Rapid Charge.
65W Power Adapter

Software

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
OS
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
  • Lenovo Vantage
  • Microsoft Office 2019
  • McAfee LiveSafe™
  • Link Sharing
  • Live Message
  • Live Wallpaper
  • McAfee Live Safe (60 days trial)
  • Samsung Gallery
  • Quick Search
  • Samsung DeX
  • Samsung Flow
  • Samsung Notes
  • Samsung Recovery
  • Samsung Settings
  • Studio Plus
  • Samsung Update
  • teamPL

Camera & Audio

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    720p HD Camera.
HD front-facing camera
Audio
  • 1 x Front-facing Dolby Atmos® Speaker System (above keyboard) 2 x D-Cover Speakers
  • Microphones
  • Dolby Atmos® Speakers
  • Dual Array Mic

Misc

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
Sensors
  • Fingerprint Reader Combined with Power Button
  • IR Camera
  • Fingerprint sensor on power key
Security
  • Windows Hello with Fingerprint Sign in
  • Windows Hello with Facial Authentication
  • TPM
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • Security Lock slot
In the box
  • Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 15”
  • 135W AC adapter
  • Internal Battery
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Galaxy Book
  • USB-C Data Cable
  • Travel Adapter
Warranty1 Year Depot or Carry-in1-year limited warranty
MoreDigital Assistant
  • Cortana
  • Alexa
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Key Features

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
At Glance
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
4 lb
1.81 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-10750H
6C/12T, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,134
Single Core
Geekbench 5
5,412
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
Up to
16GB
2933 MHz DDR4
NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1650
4GB GDDR6
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.41 lb
1.55 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) Ports
Nvidia GeForce
MX450
2GB GDDR6

Comparison Summary

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)

Lenovo has released the Yoga Slim 7i (15”), a 15.6-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to a hexa-core Intel Core i7-10750H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with 4GB GDDR6.

On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Galaxy Book was introduced by Samsung about a year later in mid-2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR6.

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)1
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10300H1,06177.22%
2
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H1,13482.53%
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)1
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G41,16384.64%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G71,19586.97%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G71,374100.00%
01,374

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)1
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10300H3,74769.24%
2
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H5,412100.00%
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)1
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G42,44545.18%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G73,98073.54%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G74,48782.91%
05,412

Both Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”) and Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”) weighs 4 lbs. about 17% heavier than the 3.41 lbs. Samsung Galaxy Book (2021). Moreover, measured at 14.0” x 9.0” x 0.62”, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”) is slightly bulkier than the Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) at 14.04” x 9.02” x 0.60”.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”)Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)

Moving over to upgradability, Lenovo claims that the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”) supports up to 16GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory. It also comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.

For Samsung Galaxy Book (2021), it . Unlike Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (15”), it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.

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