Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10
16" · 2560×1600 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 46cm
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16"
16" · 2880×1800 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 41cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)18in category
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10189 PPI #16
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16"212 PPI #14
189 PPI261 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness18in category
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 101065 nits #6
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16"570 nits #12
500 nits1600 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut17in category
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10100% #1
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16"100% #1
97%100%
Refresh Rate
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10240 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16"120 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 50cm. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16" has 11% higher pixel density (212 vs 189 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 41cm.
- Brightness: advantage Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 — The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 is 28% brighter in SDR (500 vs 390 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 1065 vs 570 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16" |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.2 ms GTG | 3 ms GTG |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits | 390 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1065 nits | 570 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 100 W | 65 W |
| Resolution | 2560×1600 | 2880×1800 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 189 | 212 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 46cm | 41cm |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 96% |
All specifications
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16" 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560×1600 | 2880×1800 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 189 | 212 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 46cm | 41cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz (Better) | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | G-SYNC | None |
| Response Time | 0.2 ms GTG (Better) | 3 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 1000 | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits (Better) | 390 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1065 nits (Better) | 570 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · USB-C | 1x HDMI · USB-C |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 100 W (Better) | 65 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 96% (Better) |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 or Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16"?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16" has 212 PPI compared to 189 PPI for the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16" requires 41cm vs 46cm for the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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