LG Gram 16 2023 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 Comparison

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LG Gram 16 2023 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Gram 16 2023 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7610, two laptops from LG and Dell. LG Gram 16 2023 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 was launched in April 2021. There is 21 months difference between Gram 16 2023 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 so it would still give an advantage to younger Gram 16 2023.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of LG Gram 16 2023 and Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

LG Gram 16 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1360P
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
355.1 x 242.3 x 16.8 mm (13.98 x 9.54 x 0.66 inches)
Weight: 1.29 kg (2.84 lbs)

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 Key Specs

Launched in April 2021
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 11400H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
355.2 x 247.5 x 16.8-18.9 mm (13.98 x 9.74 x 0.66-0.74 inches)
Weight: 2.01 kg (4.43 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Gram 16 2023 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose LG Gram 16 2023 over Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610

Weight	1.29 kg vs 2.01 kg	0.72 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~86.3% vs ~84.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 74.1%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Max Brightness	350 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM Type
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection

Reasons to choose Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 over LG Gram 16 2023

Screen PPI	226 ppi vs 189 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3072 x 1920 pixels vs 2560 x 1600 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	99.4% vs 99%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
GPU FLOPS	6.14 TFLOPS vs 5.5 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1

Common Strengths of Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 and LG Gram 16 2023

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs April 2021	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 and LG Gram 16 2023

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

LG Gram 16 2023 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the LG Gram 16 2023 and the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.29 kg (2.84 lbs)	2.01 kg (4.43 lbs)
Surface Area	860 cm2 (133.4 inches2)	879 cm2 (136.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~86.3%	~84.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.3 mm	~5.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.08 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.176 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Blue

Comparison of the LG Gram 16 2023 and the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 External Dimensions

Weight

Gram 16 2023 weighs 1.29 kg (2.84 lbs), whereas the Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 weighs 2.01 kg (4.43 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

LG Gram 16 2023 1.29 kg

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 2.01 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

LG Gram 16 2023 16.80 mm

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 16.80 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the LG Gram 16 2023 is 0.08 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

LG Gram 16 2023 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 1360P	Intel Core i5 11400H Intel Core i7 11800H
Base Frequency	2.2 GHz	2.2-2.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	12	6
Number of Threads	16	12
L3 Cache	18 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)	Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (16 EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1838	1514
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	10754	6382
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1899	1478
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	12375	9375

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the LG Gram 16 2023 and Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 1360P

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 11400H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1343 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	45 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2048	2048
TMUs	64	64
ROPs	32	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. LG Gram 16 2023 has a FLOPS value of 5.5 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 ' has a FLOPS value of 6.14 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	6000 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Gram 16 2023 and the Inspiron 16 Plus 7610, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	LG Gram 16 (2023)	Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	80 Wh 90 Wh	56 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	90 / 130 W

Moreover, the Gram 16 2023 boasts a larger battery capacity of 80 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Inspiron 16 Plus 7610's56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

LG Gram 16 2023 80 Wh

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 56 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Gram 16 2023 and the Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

LG Gram 16 2023 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the LG Gram 16 2023 and Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Gram 16 2023 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the Gram 16 2023 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Inspiron 16 Plus 7610's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 features a higher pixel density with 226 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

LG Gram 16 2023 189 ppi

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 226 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Gram 16 2023 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Gram 16 2023 offers a higher maximum brightness of 350 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

LG Gram 16 2023 350 nits

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 300 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

LG Gram 16 2023 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Gram 16 2023 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Gram 16 2023 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Gram 16 2023 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 have USB Type-C ports. Gram 16 2023 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Gram 16 2023 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Gram 16 2023 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Gram 16 2023 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Gram 16 2023 and Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes