LG gram Pro 16vsSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro

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LG
LG gram Pro 16
gram Pro 16

Quick Stats

The LG Gram Pro 16 delivers impressive performance, rivaling larger laptops in terms of speed and capability.
The LG Gram Pro 16's exceptionally light yet premium magnesium alloy body is its standout build feature overall.
The LG Gram Pro 16's display offers vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent contrast with crisp details.
The LG Gram Pro 16 boasts an impressive array of features, notably its OLED display and Core i7 processor.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
Galaxy Book5 Pro

Quick Stats

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro's performance is solid, but not exceptional, for everyday and gaming use.
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro boasts a sleek, sturdy build with premium features and attention to detail everywhere.
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro's display is a highlight, offering vibrant colors and crisp text rendering.
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro boasts impressive features including smooth performance and seamless multitasking capabilities.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
LG gram Pro 16
Winner
#109
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
#111
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
LG gram Pro 16
#368
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
#796
Display
LG gram Pro 16
#145
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
#7
Winner
Performance
LG gram Pro 16
#440
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
#660
Build
LG gram Pro 16
#74
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
#354
Features
LG gram Pro 16
#582
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
#159
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
LG LG gram Pro 16
Samsung Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
Intel Arc (8-Cores)
Intel Arc Graphics 140V

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

LG gram Pro 16

Strengths

The laptop has a lovely OLED screen, which is available in a base model starting at $2,100.
With the 3050 GPU, the laptop performed significantly faster in gaming, video editing and other tasks.
The laptop's battery life was pretty good, lasting 10 hours in video playback test and getting you through a full day with mixed everyday use.
The webcam is quite impressive, offering 1080p resolution, which is not bad even with changing lighting conditions.
The laptop's fans don't get overly noisy, and it's not going to be silent like the fanless MacBook Air.
The LG gram Pro 16 has a very good range of ports, including an option for USB-A, Thunderbolt, HDMI, and more.

Weaknesses

The base model with OLED screen starts at $2,100, which is a lot of money considering the cost of other laptops.
If you want the 3050 GPU, you have to double the RAM and storage to 32GB and 2TB, adding an extra $300.
There are cheaper OLED options available in smaller and heavier designs, making this laptop feel like a premium at its price point.
The MacBook Air lineup has been refreshed with better design, speakers, webcam, touchpad, and keyboard, making it a strong competitor.
While the LG gram Pro 16 is very light, there are compromises on weight and size compared to other laptops with faster GPUs.
The base model OLED version starts at $2,100, which may be too expensive for some users, considering the cost of other laptops.

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro

Strengths

The laptop has a solid performance with Intel Ultra 7 processor, making it suitable for home use, gaming, or student work.
It has a good battery life and feels like a long-lasting device with a solid hinge.
Windows file management is intuitive and smooth, with features like taskbar and file explorer being very usable.
The laptop is well-suited for general users who want an upper-mid-range device within the Samsung ecosystem.

Weaknesses

The laptop is not powerful enough to keep up with demanding workloads or creative tasks, such as video editing.
Some features like co-pilot and circle-to-search rely on Bing, which may not provide relevant results compared to Google-based searches.
There were occasional issues with mouse freezing and quirky Windows behavior, especially during initial setup and shutdown.
The laptop took a while (over 30 minutes) to update the OS after first getting it, which was inconvenient.
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LG gram Pro 16

The LG Gram Pro 16 OLED is a sleek and powerful laptop that weighs in at just over 3 pounds, making it an impressive feat of engineering. With its stunning 4K OLED display and robust performance thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card, this device promises seamless gaming and creative experiences. But can its premium price tag justify the luxury features?

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is a sleek and feature-packed laptop that promises to deliver seamless performance for everyday tasks. Powered by an Intel Ultra 7 processor, this device is designed to meet the needs of users who crave speed and efficiency without breaking the bank. With its upper-mid-range specifications and premium design, the Galaxy Book5 Pro seems poised to become a top contender in the laptop market. But does it live up to its promise?

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