Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16" vs LG Gram 16 2023 Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16"

16 inches | January 2026

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LG Gram 16 2023

16 inches | January 2023

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Display 6.5

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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16" vs LG Gram 16 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Galaxy Book 6 16" and Gram 16 2023, two laptops from Samsung and LG. Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16" was introduced to market in January 2026 and LG Gram 16 2023 was launched in January 2023. As you can see, Gram 16 2023 is 3 years older than Galaxy Book 6 16". 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 Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16" and LG Gram 16 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16" Key Specs

Launched in January 2026
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 336H
GPU: Intel Xe3 Graphics
16GB Ram
357.1 x 248 x 14.9-16.8 mm (14.06 x 9.76 x 0.59-0.66 inches)
Weight: 1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)

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)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Galaxy Book 6 16" and Gram 16 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16" over LG Gram 16 2023

CPU Fabrication Process	2 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.1	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Better HDMI connectivity
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45

Reasons to choose LG Gram 16 2023 over Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16"

Weight	1.29 kg vs 1.75 kg	0.46 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~86.3% vs ~83.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.3 mm vs 6.3 mm	1 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Dedicated GPU unit
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Strengths of LG Gram 16 2023 and Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16"

Launch Dates	January 2026 vs January 2023	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
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR5	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
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	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

Common Weaknesses of LG Gram 16 2023 and Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16"

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16" vs LG Gram 16 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16" and the LG Gram 16 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)	1.29 kg (2.84 lbs)
Surface Area	886 cm² (137.2 inches²)	860 cm2 (133.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.8%	~86.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.3 mm	~5.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.08 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.176 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gray	Black, Gray

Comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16" and the LG Gram 16 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Galaxy Book 6 16" weighs 1.75 kg (3.86 lbs), whereas the Gram 16 2023 weighs 1.29 kg (2.84 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

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16"

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Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16"

LG Gram 16 2023

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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 6 16" is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the LG Gram 16 2023 is 0.08 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

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16" vs LG Gram 16 2023: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Intel Core Ultra 7 356H	Intel Core i7 1360P
Base Frequency	1.9 GHz	2.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	12 (4P + 8E)	12
Number of Threads	12	16
L3 Cache	18 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Xe3 Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	2 nm	10 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 Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16" and LG Gram 16 2023.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 336H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 1360P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Xe3 Graphics	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
Boost CLock Frequency	2300 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		45 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
Memory Size	System Shared	4 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Speed	8.53 Gbps	12 Gbps

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 6 16" has a FLOPS value of whereas the LG Gram 16 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 5.5 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the LG Gram 16 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	8533 MHz	6000 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Galaxy Book 6 16" offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Gram 16 2023's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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BATTERY

BATTERY	61.2 Wh	80 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	45 W	65 W

On the other hand, the Gram 16 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 80 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Galaxy Book 6 16"'s 61 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

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STORAGE
The Gram 16 2023 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Galaxy Book 6 16"'s storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 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
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.

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16" vs LG Gram 16 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16" and LG Gram 16 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. Both Galaxy Book 6 16" and Gram 16 2023 screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the Galaxy Book 6 16" is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Gram 16 2023's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Gram 16 2023 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16"

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

Brightness
Both Galaxy Book 6 16" and Gram 16 2023 offer the same maximum brightness of 350 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16"

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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16" vs LG Gram 16 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 6 16" and Gram 16 2023 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Galaxy Book 6 16" and Gram 16 2023 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
Gram 16 2023 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Galaxy Book 6 16" does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Galaxy Book 6 16" and Gram 16 2023 feature an HDMI port. Galaxy Book 6 16" offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Gram 16 2023 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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 Galaxy Book 6 16" and Gram 16 2023 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Galaxy Book 6 16" and Gram 16 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: v6.2)	v5.4	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
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	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No