Verdict
Head-to-head · Best 2-in-1 Convertible Laptops

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (Gen 10) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (Gen 10) comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about Buyers who want the best-finished 14-inch convertible with a bright OLED, top-tier keyboard and all-day battery for work and creativity. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (Gen 10)
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best 2-in-1 Convertible Laptops
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (Gen 10)
$2,240as of Jun 7

The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is the best all-round convertible of 2026: a 14-inch 2.8K OLED that hits 1,100 nits, an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Copilot+ platform, and battery life PCWorld clocked north of 23 hours. Its rotating soundbar hinge and superb keyboard make it a joy to use in any mode. CGMagazine scored it 9/10. The main caveat is premium pricing.

Strengths
  • Stunning 14-inch 2.8K OLED, 120Hz, up to 1,100 nits HDR
  • Exceptional battery life, over 23 hours in PCWorld video playback
  • Premium rotating soundbar hinge and class-leading keyboard
Watch-outs
  • Premium pricing; best bought on sale near $1,499 or below
  • Lunar Lake performance trails dedicated-GPU machines for heavy work
  • Only 14-inch screen size, no larger panel option
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
Ranked #3 in Best 2-in-1 Convertible Laptops
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
$2,000as of Jun 8

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is the big-screen convertible to beat: a 16-inch 3K AMOLED at 120Hz, a sturdy 360-degree hinge, an included S Pen, and battery life PCWorld measured at nearly 23.5 hours. TechRadar called it a fantastic convertible. It is the priciest pick here and most rewarding for Samsung phone owners, but the display and endurance are best-in-class for a large 2-in-1.

Strengths
  • Gorgeous 16-inch 3K AMOLED touchscreen at 120Hz
  • Outstanding battery life, nearly 23.5 hours in PCWorld testing
  • Included S Pen, not sold separately
Watch-outs
  • Highest price here at $1,699 with only one US configuration
  • Large 16-inch size is less portable than 14-inch rivals
  • Integrated graphics limit demanding creative and gaming work

How they stack up

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (Gen 10)

The Yoga 9i 2-in-1 is the premium all-rounder, with a better keyboard and rotating soundbar hinge than the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, and a brighter 1,100-nit OLED than the Lenovo Yoga 7i or HP OmniBook X Flip 16. It is smaller (14-inch) than the 16-inch Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360, and its battery life rivals the Samsung's, but it costs less than that Samsung while out-finishing the cheaper Yoga 7i.

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is the largest convertible here, with a 16-inch AMOLED that dwarfs the 14-inch Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 and HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, and it matches the Yoga 9i's class-leading battery life. It is pricier than every other pick, including the similarly 16-inch HP OmniBook X Flip 16, and its included S Pen mirrors the Yoga 9i's bundled stylus while the cheaper Lenovo Yoga 7i offers a smaller, less premium experience.

Specs side-by-side

SpecLenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (Gen 10)Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 258V (45 TOPS NPU)Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
RAM32GB LPDDR5X16GB LPDDR5X
Storage1TB SSD1TB SSD
Display14-inch 2.8K OLED, 120Hz, 1,100 nits16-inch 3K AMOLED, 120Hz
Battery23.5 hrs (PCWorld video)23.5 hrs (PCWorld video)
Weight2.91 lbs3.73 lbs
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, USB-C
ExtrasYoga Pen, Copilot+ PC, Wi-Fi 7Copilot+ PC, Wi-Fi 7
StylusS Pen included
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