LG Gram Style 16 2023 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 13 Comparison

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LG Gram Style 16 2023

16 inches | January 2023

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Size 9

Display 8

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LG Gram Style 16 2023 vs Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Gram Style 16 2023 and Surface Pro 13, two laptops from LG and Microsoft. LG Gram Style 16 2023 was introduced to market in January 2023 and was launched in January . As you can see, Surface Pro 13 is 53 years older than Gram Style 16 2023. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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

LG Gram Style 16 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1360P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
8GB Ram
355.1 x 241.3 x 15.9 mm (13.98 x 9.5 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.23 kg (2.71 lbs)

Key Specs

Launched in January 1970
" Touchscreen - OLED, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (X2P-64-100)
GPU: Adreno X2-45
16GB Ram
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Weight: 0.89 kg (1.96 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Gram Style 16 2023 and Surface Pro 13 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose LG Gram Style 16 2023 over Microsoft Surface Pro 13

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~86.6% vs ~83.9%	Larger screen area ratio
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light

Reasons to choose Microsoft Surface Pro 13 over LG Gram Style 16 2023

Weight	kg vs 1.23 kg	1.23 kg lighter
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.1	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity

Common Strengths of Microsoft Surface Pro 13 and LG Gram Style 16 2023

Screen Technology	OLED vs OLED	High Screen Quality
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs LPDDR5X	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of Microsoft Surface Pro 13 and LG Gram Style 16 2023

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature
HDMI Output	No vs No	Need an adapter to connect to HDMI displays

LG Gram Style 16 2023 vs : Physical Specs Comparison

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

Physical Specs
Weight	1.23 kg (2.71 lbs)	0.89 kg (1.96 lbs)
Surface Area	857 cm2 (132.8 inches2)	600 cm2 (93 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~86.6%	~83.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.3 mm	~6.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.08 kg/inch	kg/inch
	0.176 lbs/inch	0 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Black	Black, Gray

Comparison of the LG Gram Style 16 2023 and the External Dimensions

Weight

Gram Style 16 2023 weighs 1.23 kg (2.71 lbs), whereas the Surface Pro 13 weighs 0.89 kg (1.96 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

LG Gram Style 16 2023

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Avg: "

Thickness Comparison

LG Gram Style 16 2023

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Avg: "

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 Style 16 2023 is 0.08 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the is 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

LG Gram Style 16 2023 vs : Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 1360P	Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (X2P-64-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite (X2E-84-100) Intel Core Ultra 5 335 Intel Core Ultra 7 366H
Base Frequency	2.2 GHz	4.04 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz
Number of Cores	12	10
Number of Threads	16	10
L3 Cache	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)	Adreno X2-45
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	3 nm

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 Style 16 2023 and .

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 1360P

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (X2P-64-100)

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)	Adreno X2-45
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	500 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1700 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.69 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	6 Gbps	9.52 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	768
TMUs	48
ROPs	24

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 Style 16 2023 has a FLOPS value of 1.69 TFLOPS whereas the ' has a FLOPS value of . If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the LG Gram Style 16 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB 24GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6000 MHz	9523 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No

The Surface Pro 13 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Gram Style 16 2023's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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BATTERY

BATTERY	80 Wh	47 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	65 W	39 W

Moreover, the Gram Style 16 2023 has a battery capacity of 80 Wh.

Battery Comparison

LG Gram Style 16 2023

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Avg: "

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Gram Style 16 2023 and the Surface Pro 13 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

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 Style 16 2023 vs : Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the LG Gram Style 16 2023 and 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. Gram Style 16 2023 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Surface Pro 13 has a smaller " display.The total usable screen area of the Gram Style 16 2023 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Surface Pro 13's total usable screen area is 0cm² / 0inch².

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

LG Gram Style 16 2023

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Avg: "

LG Gram Style 16 2023 vs Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Surface Pro 13 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Gram Style 16 2023 (v6E).

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
Gram Style 16 2023 is equipped with 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Surface Pro 13 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Gram Style 16 2023 and Surface Pro 13 feature 2x USB 4.0 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 Style 16 2023 and Surface Pro 13 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Neither Gram Style 16 2023 nor Surface Pro 13 has an HDMI port for connecting to external monitors. Neither Gram Style 16 2023 nor Surface Pro 13 has an HDMI port 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
Gram Style 16 2023 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Surface Pro 13 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Gram Style 16 2023 is equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, allowing seamless connection to headphones and speakers. Surface Pro 13 does not have a 3.5mm Audio Jack.

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	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.1	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	No
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No