Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge has the edge: it lasts longer on a charge, has more storage and is newer. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 still has a faster SSD and has a touchscreen, so it's worth a look if that matters more to you.
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Key differences
- Battery life Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge should last longer on a charge: it has a 61.2 Wh battery against 47 Wh.
- Storage Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- Storage type Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 uses a proper SSD, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge has slower eMMC-style flash storage, so apps open and update more slowly.
- Touchscreen Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 wins
Only the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a touchscreen.
- Age Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is the newer model (2025 against 2023).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 28 hours).
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You want a more recent design: it came out in 2025.
Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 if…
- You want apps and updates to feel quick: it has a proper SSD.
- You like to tap, scroll and sign things on screen: it has a touchscreen.
- You multitask a lot: its AMD Ryzen 7 7730U stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge leads on battery and weight and ports and wireless; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge has more storage and has faster memory, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a faster SSD.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X1-26-100 | Ryzen 7 7730U |
| Graphics | Adreno X1-45 | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | — |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | UFS | SSD |
| Storage interface | eUFS | — |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Screen
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is ahead on the screen.
It has a touchscreen, and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Colour range | — | 45% NTSC |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
Battery and size
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is ahead on battery and weight.
It lasts longer on a charge, is a little lighter and is slimmer, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 28 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Battery capacity | 61.2 Wh | 47 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | round-tip barrel and USB-C |
| Fast charging | 44% in about 30 minutes | 2 hours of runtime from a 15-minute charge |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.62 kg |
| Dimensions | 356.6 x 229.75 x 15.0 mm | 359.3 x 235 x 17.9 mm |
| Materials | aluminium | PC-ABS lid and base |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colour | Sapphire Blue | Gray |
| Colours available | Sapphire Blue | Abyss blue, Arctic grey, Frost blue |
Ports and wireless
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has Wi-Fi 7, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 (USB-C, PD charging supported), 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo, 1x microSD | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (charging USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x SD card reader, 1x round-tip power connector |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | None |
| External displays (max) | — | 2 |
| Card reader | microSD | SD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is ahead on extras.
It has Copilot+ AI features, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 2 MP | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Keyboard | Pro keyboard with numeric keypad, dedicated Copilot key | 6-row keyboard, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad |
| Login | Fingerprint | — |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Clickpad | Mylar surface Precision TouchPad, 69 x 104 mm |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos | 2x 1.5 W user-facing stereo speakers, Dolby Audio |
| Microphones | Dual array digital mic | dual-microphone array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | TPM, Kensington lock slot, Fingerprint reader | Firmware TPM 2.0, Administrator password, Power-on password, Hard disk password |
Software and model
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | NP750XQB-KA3UK | — |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |