LG Gram 16 (2021) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between LG Gram 16 (2021) and Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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LG Gram 16 (2021) Pros
Reasons that LG Gram 16 (2021) is better than Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15”.
2021 vs. 2019
Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside LG Gram 16 (2021) has a 52% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10510U inside Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15”.
LG Gram 16 (2021) supports a faster memory speed than the Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15”. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3733MHz of system memory on the Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15”.
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” Pros
Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” is better than LG Gram 16 (2021).
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” comes with one SODIMM slot that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the LG Gram 16 (2021) since it has onboard memory.
Memory | LG Gram 16 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” |
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Slots | Onboard | x0,1 |
Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between LG Gram 16 (2021) and Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15”.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | LG Gram 16 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” |
Released | 2021 | 2019 |
Release Date | Announced and available on February 11, 2021. |
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Exterior | LG Gram 16 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” |
Dimensions | 14.01 x 9.58 x 0.66” (355.9 x 243.4 x 16.8 mm) | 14.02" x 8.98" x 0.59" (355.0 x 227.2 x 14.9 mm) |
Weight | 2.62 lbs (1,190 g) |
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Colors | White Silver Black | Aura Silver |
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Display | LG Gram 16 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” |
Size | 16 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | 16-inch WQXGA+ IPS 2560 x 1600 16:10 60Hz 99% DCI-P3 (Min 95%) Non-touch |
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Ports | LG Gram 16 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” |
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Internal Specs | LG Gram 16 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” |
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Memory | 8GB 16GB Dual-channel 4266 MHz LPDDR4X MemoryOn-board memory |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB NVMe™ SSD.2 x M.2 NVMe Slots. |
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Connectivity | LG Gram 16 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax 2X2) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth® v5.0 |
Battery | LG Gram 16 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” |
Size | 80 Wh (4-Cell Lithium-ion Battery) | 69.7 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 22 hours Tested with MobileMark® 2014 | 5 hours |
Power Supply | - | 65W Power Adapter |
Software | LG Gram 16 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” |
OS | Windows 10 Home (64-bit) | Windows 10 Home |
Built-in Apps | LG Control Center LG Update Center LG Reader Mode DTS-X Ultra Virtoo LG Power Manager |
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Camera & Audio | LG Gram 16 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” |
Camera | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). | HD front-facing camera |
Audio | Stereo Speakers 2.0W x 2 Max 5W (Smart Amp) DTS:X Ultra |
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Misc | LG Gram 16 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” |
Sensors | Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | 1 year parts and labor | 1-year limited warranty |
Key Features | LG Gram 16 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” |
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Comparison Summary
LG has released the Gram 16 , a 16-inch machine, in early-2021. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Galaxy Book Ion 15” was introduced by Samsung about two years earlier in late-2019. It comes with a quad-core Intel Core i7-10510U with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The LG Gram 16 (2021) has a 16-inch display which is quite similar size to the 15.6-inch Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15”. In addition, they both have the same weight at 2.62 lbs. Moreover, measured at 14.01” x 9.58” x 0.66”, the LG Gram 16 (2021) is considerably bulkier than the Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15” at 14.02” x 8.98” x 0.59”.
Moving over to upgradability, LG claims that the LG Gram 16 (2021) supports up to 16GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15”, it supports up to 16GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4X memory that you can upgrade with memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with an integrated storage module and an additional M.2 slot for adding more space.
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