LG Gram 17 (2021) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between LG Gram 17 (2021) and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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LG Gram 17 (2021) Pros
Reasons that LG Gram 17 (2021) is better than Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.
LG Gram 17 (2021) has a 17-inch screen size 27% larger than the 13.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 Pros
Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 is better than LG Gram 17 (2021).
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 supports a larger memory capacity than the LG Gram 17 (2021). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the LG Gram 17 (2021).
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 weighed 1.918 pounds, 36% lighter than the 2.98 pounds LG Gram 17 (2021).
Weight | LG Gram 17 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 |
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Pound | 2.98 lbs. | 1.918 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.35 kg | 0.87 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between LG Gram 17 (2021) and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.
Both laptops supports the same 4267MHz LPDDR4X RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | LG Gram 17 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced and available on February 11, 2021. |
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Pricing | $1,799 i7 16GB 1TB | - |
Generations | - |
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Exterior | LG Gram 17 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 |
Dimensions | 14.97 x 10.24 x 0.70” (380.2 x 260.1 x 17.8 mm) | 11.98" x 7.86" x 0.44" (304.4 x 199.8 x 11.2 mm) |
Weight | 2.98 lbs (1,350 g) |
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Colors | White Silver Black | Mystic Silver Mystic Blue Mystic Pink Gold |
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Display | LG Gram 17 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 |
Size | 17 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | 17-inch WQXGA+ IPS 2560 x 1600 16:10 60Hz 99% DCI-P3 (Min 95%) Non-touch |
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Ports | LG Gram 17 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 |
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Internal Specs | LG Gram 17 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 |
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Memory | 16GB Dual-channel 4266 MHz LPDDR4X MemoryOn-board memory | 8GB 16GB 32GB 4267 LPDDR4X onboard memory. |
Storage | 1TB NVMe™ SSD.2 x M.2 NVMe Slots. | 256GB 512GB 1TB NVMe SSD |
Connectivity | LG Gram 17 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 AX 2x2) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth® v5.1 |
More | - | Optional LTE |
Battery | LG Gram 17 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 |
Size | 80 Wh (4-Cell Lithium-ion Battery) | 63 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 19.5 hours Tested with MobileMark® 2014 | Up to 21 hours Typical device usage. |
Power Supply | - | 65W USB Type-C Fast Charger |
Software | LG Gram 17 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 |
OS | Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
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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 17 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 |
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 17 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 |
Sensors | Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button | Fingerprint sensor on power key |
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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 17 (2021) | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 |
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Comparison Summary
LG has released the Gram 17 , a 17-inch machine, in early-2021. It is powered by 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 13.3-inch Galaxy Book Pro 13 was introduced by Samsung around the same year in mid-2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz).
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The LG Gram 17 (2021) has a 17-inch display which is considerably larger than the 13.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13. In addition, the LG Gram 17 (2021) weighs 2.98 lbs. about 55% heavier than the 1.918 lbs. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13. Moreover, measured at 14.97” x 10.24” x 0.70”, the LG Gram 17 (2021) is much bulkier than the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 at 11.98” x 7.86” x 0.44”.
Moving over to upgradability, LG claims that the LG Gram 17 (2021) supports 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 Pro 13, it supports up to 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Like LG Gram 17 (2021), it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users.
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