Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 Comparison

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Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 , two laptops from Lenovo and Samsung. Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 was launched in February 2023. There is only 1 months difference between Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1340P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
312 x 221 x 14.9 mm (12.28 x 8.7 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 Key Specs

Launched in February 2023
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1340P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
312.3 x 223.8 x 11.3 mm (12.3 x 8.81 x 0.44 inches)
Weight: 1.17 kg (2.58 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 over Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.4% vs ~81.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.3 mm vs 5.4 mm	0.1 mm thinner bezels
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 130°	More flexible screen
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 99.7%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Better HDMI connectivity

Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 over Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8

Weight	1.17 kg vs 1.31 kg	0.14 kg lighter
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Response Time	0.2 ms vs 1 ms	Faster Response screen
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Touchpad Size	11.5 x 8.3 cm vs 12.0 x 7.5 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Common Strengths of Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs February 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Technology	OLED vs OLED	High Screen Quality
HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, HDR10	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 : Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 .

Physical Specs
Weight	1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)	1.17 kg (2.58 lbs)
Surface Area	690 cm2 (106.8 inches2)	699 cm2 (108.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.4%	~81.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.3 mm	~5.4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.08 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.176 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Silver, Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	130Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 External Dimensions

Weight

Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 weighs 1.31 kg (2.89 lbs), whereas the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 weighs 1.17 kg (2.58 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 1.31 kg

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 1.17 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 14.90 mm

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 11.30 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 is 0.08 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 : Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i7 1360P	Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i7 1360P
Base Frequency	1.9 GHz	1.9 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of Cores	12	12
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	12 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1664	1664
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	9655	9655
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1704	1704
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10671	10671

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 .

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i5 1340P ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	640	640
TMUs	40	40
ROPs	20	20

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 , come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo Slim 7i (14", Gen 8)	Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro (14")
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	60 Wh 65 Wh	63 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W

On the other hand, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 features a higher battery capacity of 63 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Slim 7i 14 Gen 8's 60 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 60 Wh

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 63 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 : Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 162 ppi

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 243 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 boasts a faster response time of 0.2 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 400 nits

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 400 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Lenovo Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 feature an HDMI port. Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Slim 7i 14 Gen 8 and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No