Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 vs Dell G16 7630 2023 Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 vs Dell G16 7630 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and G16 7630 2023, two laptops from Samsung and Dell. Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 was introduced to market in February 2023 and Dell G16 7630 2023 was launched in January 2023. There is only 1 months difference between Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and G16 7630 2023 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Dell G16 7630 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 Key Specs

Launched in February 2023
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1340P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
312.3 x 223.8 x 11.3 mm (12.3 x 8.81 x 0.44 inches)
Weight: 1.17 kg (2.58 lbs)

Dell G16 7630 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13450HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
356.98 x 288.7 x 25.65 mm (14.05 x 11.37 x 1.01 inches)
Weight: 2.73 kg (6.02 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and G16 7630 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 over Dell G16 7630 2023

Weight	1.17 kg vs 2.73 kg	1.56 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.3% vs ~72%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.4 mm vs 6.2 mm	0.8 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 189 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 2560 x 1600 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 99.9%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	99.7% vs 98%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	0.2 ms vs 12 ms	Faster Response screen
Number of Microphones	2 vs 1	Better Sound capture
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
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
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Touchpad Size	11.5 x 8.3 cm vs 10.5 x 6.5 cm	Larger Touchpad Area
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $1600-2000	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose Dell G16 7630 2023 over Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14

Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.1	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Dell G16 7630 2023 and Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14

Launch Dates	February 2023 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
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
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell G16 7630 2023 and Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 vs Dell G16 7630 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and the Dell G16 7630 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.17 kg (2.58 lbs)	2.73 kg (6.02 lbs)
Surface Area	699 cm2 (108.4 inches2)	1031 cm2 (159.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.3%	~72%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.4 mm	~6.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.08 kg/inch	0.17 kg/inch
	0.176 lbs/inch	0.374 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gray	White, Black
Cover Opening Angle	130Â°	140Â°

Comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and the Dell G16 7630 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 weighs 1.17 kg (2.58 lbs), whereas the G16 7630 2023 weighs 2.73 kg (6.02 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

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 1.17 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Dell G16 7630 2023 2.73 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 11.30 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Dell G16 7630 2023 25.65 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 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 Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 is 0.08 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell G16 7630 2023 is 0.17 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

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 vs Dell G16 7630 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i7 1360P	Intel Core i5 13450HX Intel Core i7 13650HX Intel Core i7 13700HX Intel Core i9 13900HX
Base Frequency	1.9 GHz	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of Cores	12	10
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	12 MB	20 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (16EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1664	1794
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	9655	12811
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1704	1845
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10671	17121

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 Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Dell G16 7630 2023.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1340P

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13450HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1530 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1740 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	95 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	2048
TMUs	40	64
ROPs	20	40

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. Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Dell G16 7630 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell G16 7630 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and the G16 7630 2023, 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	Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro (14")	Dell G16 7630 (2023)
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	63 Wh	56 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	65 W	240 / 330 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr

Moreover, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 boasts a larger battery capacity of 63 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the G16 7630 2023's56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 63 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Dell G16 7630 2023 56 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
The G16 7630 2023 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	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.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 vs Dell G16 7630 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Dell G16 7630 2023 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. Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, G16 7630 2023 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the G16 7630 2023's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 243 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Dell G16 7630 2023 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
The G16 7630 2023 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 boasts a faster response time of 0.2 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 400 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Dell G16 7630 2023 300 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 vs Dell G16 7630 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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 Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and G16 7630 2023 have USB-A ports. Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while G16 7630 2023 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and G16 7630 2023 have USB Type-C ports. Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while G16 7630 2023 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 Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and G16 7630 2023 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and G16 7630 2023 feature an HDMI port. Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while G16 7630 2023 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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
Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. G16 7630 2023 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and G16 7630 2023 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	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	3x 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 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes