Lenovo ThinkPad L Series 16" L16 Gen 2 Black 2025
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad L Series 16" L16 Gen 2 Black 2025
The ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 receives mostly positive feedback for its build quality, performance, and keyboard. Users appreciate the reliable everyday performance, clear screen, and solid construction, with several noting it's a great value for the price. However, a few reviewers report issues with the fingerprint sensor being slow or unresponsive, and one experienced a defective unit. Customer service complaints and the lack of Windows 11 Home option are also mentioned as drawbacks.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Great keyboard with backlight
- Fast performance for everyday tasks
- Clear and bright display
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Slow or unresponsive fingerprint sensor
- Defective unit received by some users
- Poor customer service experience
- Lack of Windows 11 Home option
- Backlit keyboard and fingerprint sensor worse than older models
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is praised for its premium build quality, gorgeous OLED display, and snappy performance. Users appreciate the lightweight yet solid chassis, long battery life, and quiet operation, though some note the lack of CUDA support and minor HDR switching issues. Overall, it is seen as a luxury laptop that delivers a polished experience without intrusive software.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Gorgeous OLED display
- Lightweight yet solid chassis
- Long battery life
- Quiet operation
Cons
- No CUDA support for AI models
- HDR switching not seamless
- No S Pen support (non-360 model)
- Speakers not as good as gaming laptops
- High price for performance
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad L Series 16" L16 Gen 2 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Intel Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.79 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | 57 Wh★ | 15 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad L Series 16" L16 Gen 2 Black 2025
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (27th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.