Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 8.2 for the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) (Geekbench multi 11,600 vs 11,000).
- Longer battery: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (15h vs 14.2h web).
- Lighter: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (1.23 kg vs 1.36 kg).
- Display: AMOLED (Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14) vs OLED (Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10)).
- Cheaper: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (saves about $300 CAD).
Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 vs Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 11,600 against 11,000 for the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 — roughly 5% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) averaged 31 FPS versus 30 FPS. The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 lasts longer away from a charger, running 15 hours in our web-browsing test versus 14.2 hours. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is also easier to carry at 1.23 kg versus 1.36 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 uses a 14-inch AMOLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), while the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) has a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz). The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 measured brighter at 502 nits, and covered 100% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option in Canada, about $300 less than the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10). Weighed against our test scores (8.4 vs 8.2 overall), the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 offers the better value for the money, while the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 review and Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 and the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 | Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4 ✓ | 8.2 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,649 ✓ | $1,949 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| GPU | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 32GB LPDDR5x ✓ |
| Storage | 512GB | 1000GB ✓ |
| Display | 14" AMOLED | 14" OLED |
| Brightness | 502 nits ✓ | 416 nits |
| Battery (web) | 15 h ✓ | 14.2 h |
| Weight | 1.23 kg ✓ | 1.36 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 11,000 | 11,600 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 30 fps | 31 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 8.2 for the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 or the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10)?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 8.2 for the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for travel.
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