Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 vs Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga
Both are good choices with different strengths. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 lasts longer on a charge, is lighter and has an OLED screen, while the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga has more memory and has more storage.
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Key differences
- Memory Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga has 16 GB of memory against 8 GB. That's the difference between coping and staying quick with lots of tabs and apps open.
- Battery life Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 should last longer on a charge: it has a 61.1 Wh battery against 46 Wh.
- Weight Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is 0.3 kg lighter: 1.16 kg against 1.44 kg.
- Storage Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga has twice the storage: 512 GB against 256 GB.
- OLED screen Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga's LCD.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 20 hours).
- You'll carry it every day: at 1.16 kg it's easy to take everywhere.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 16 GB of memory gives it more room than 8 GB.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
- You multitask a lot: its Intel Core i5-1145G7 stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 leads on battery and weight and the screen, while the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga leads on performance. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga is ahead on performance.
It has more memory and has more storage, and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1340P | Intel Core i5-1145G7 |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | NVMe M.2 2280 SSD | PCIe NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Screen
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is ahead on the screen.
It has an OLED screen, has more accurate colour and has a brighter screen, and the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | No |
| Brightness | 370 nits | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 120% DCI-P3 | 72% NTSC |
| HDR | — | None |
| Finish | — | Anti-reflective |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | S Pen | — |
Battery and size
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is ahead on battery and weight.
It lasts longer on a charge, is lighter and is slimmer, and the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 10.36 hours |
| Battery capacity | 61.1 Wh | 46 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 40% in 30 minutes | 80% in 60 minutes |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 1.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 304.4 x 202.0 x 12.9 mm | 311.5 x 219 x 17.6 mm |
| Materials | — | aluminium top, GFRP bottom |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Graphite | — |
| Colours available | Graphite | Black, Silver |
Ports and wireless
Both have much the same ports and wireless.
You can plug in the same things on either.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, charging, DisplayPort), 1x USB-C (charging, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x microSD, 1x 3.5 mm headset | 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (charging, Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (charging, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps |
| External displays (max) | — | 3 |
| Card reader | microSD | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | — |
| Mobile data | None | — |
Features
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is ahead on extras.
It has a sharper webcam, and the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | — |
| Keyboard | backlit keyboard | 6-row spill-resistant keyboard |
| Login | Fingerprint | — |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | — | Mylar multi-touch touchpad with TrackPoint |
| Speakers | 2x 2 W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos | 2x 2 W stereo, Dolby Audio Premium |
| Microphones | dual-array | dual-array |
| Pen | Included | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | TPM, fingerprint reader | discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington Security Slot, ThinkShutter |
Software and model
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is ahead on software and updates.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is sold new. It is sold new and is newer, and the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | NP730QFG-KA1UK | — |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |