Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. LG Gram 14 (2021): Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Book S and LG Gram 14 (2021) specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Samsung Galaxy Book S Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book S is better than LG Gram 14 (2021).

About 6% lighter

Samsung Galaxy Book S weighed 2.09 pounds, 6% lighter than the 2.2 pounds LG Gram 14 (2021).

WeightSamsung Galaxy Book SLG Gram 14 (2021)
Pound
2.09 lbs.
2.2 lbs.
Kilogram
0.95 kg
1.00 kg

LG Gram 14 (2021) Pros

Reasons that LG Gram 14 (2021) is better than Samsung Galaxy Book S.

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2019

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside LG Gram 14 (2021) has a 163% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i5-L16G7 inside Samsung Galaxy Book S.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
LG Gram 14 (2021) - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
LG Gram 14 (2021) - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Samsung Galaxy Book S - Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8cx
2,926
LG Gram 14 (2021) - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Samsung Galaxy Book S - Intel Core i5-L16G7
1,703
Supports larger memory

LG Gram 14 (2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the Samsung Galaxy Book S. It supports up to 16GB versus 8GB of system memory on the Samsung Galaxy Book S.

Max system memory size
LG Gram 14 (2021)
16 GB
Samsung Galaxy Book S
8 GB
Upgradable storage

LG Gram 14 (2021) comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.

SlotsSamsung Galaxy Book SLG Gram 14 (2021)
M.2
Onboard
Yes x2
5% larger display

LG Gram 14 (2021) has a 14-inch screen size 5% larger than the 13.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Book S.

Display size
LG Gram 14 (2021)
14-inch
Samsung Galaxy Book S
13.3-inch

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Samsung Galaxy Book S and LG Gram 14 (2021).

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4267MHz LPDDR4X RAM.

Memory type and speed
Samsung Galaxy Book S - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
LG Gram 14 (2021) - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Samsung Galaxy Book S Price
SAMSUNG 14" Galaxy Book4 Pro Laptop PC Computer, Intel Core 7 Ultra Processor 512GB, 3K AMOLED (2880 x 1800) Touchscreen, Advanced Security, 2024 Model, NP940XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
SAMSUNG 14" Galaxy Book4 Pro Laptop PC Computer, Intel Core 7 Ultra Processor 512GB, 3K AMOLED (2880 x 1800) Touchscreen, Advanced Security, 2024 Model, NP940XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
By SAMSUNG
$1,149.99
$1,449.99 21% OFF
SAMSUNG 15.6" Galaxy Book3 Business Laptop Computer/Windows 11 PRO/16GB - 256GB/ 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor, 2023 Model, NP754XFG-KB3US, Silver
SAMSUNG 15.6" Galaxy Book3 Business Laptop Computer/Windows 11 PRO/16GB - 256GB/ 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor, 2023 Model, NP754XFG-KB3US, Silver
By SAMSUNG
$649.99
$899.99 28% OFF
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Go Laptop Computer PC Power Performance 18-Hour Battery Compact Light Shockproof Design WFH Ready WiFi 5, Silver, 128GB
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Go Laptop Computer PC Power Performance 18-Hour Battery Compact Light Shockproof Design WFH Ready WiFi 5, Silver, 128GB
By SAMSUNG
$289.00
LG Gram 14 2021 Price
LG gram 14-inch 2in1 Lightweight Laptop, Intel Evo Edition - Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor, Windows 11 Home, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Black
LG gram 14-inch 2in1 Lightweight Laptop, Intel Evo Edition - Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor, Windows 11 Home, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Black
By LG
$1,496.99
$1,599.99 6% OFF
LG Gram 14T90P - 14" WUXGA (1920x1200) 2-in-1 Lightweight Touch Display Laptop, Intel evo with 11th gen Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 24.5 Hours Battery, Thunderbolt 4, Black - 2021
LG Gram 14T90P - 14" WUXGA (1920x1200) 2-in-1 Lightweight Touch Display Laptop, Intel evo with 11th gen Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 24.5 Hours Battery, Thunderbolt 4, Black - 2021
By LG Electronics
$971.75
LG gram 14-inch Lightweight Laptop, Intel Evo Edition - 13th Gen Intel Core Processor i7-1360P, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Black
LG gram 14-inch Lightweight Laptop, Intel Evo Edition - 13th Gen Intel Core Processor i7-1360P, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Black
By LG
$1,199.99

Availability

Samsung Galaxy Book SLG Gram 14 (2021)
Released20192021
Release Date
  • Announced on August 08, 2019
  • Updated on May 29, 2020 (New Intel Processor model)
Announced and available on February 11, 2021.
Pricing
  • USD$999.99
    Snapdragon 8cx | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD.
  • CDN$1,299.99
    Intel Core i5 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD.
  • $999
    i3 8GB 256GB
  • $1,199
    i5 8GB 256GB
  • $1,399
    i7 8GB 512GB
  • $1,499
    i7 16GB 512GB
Applicable Models-
  • LG gram 14
  • LG gram 14 (14Z90P)
  • LG gram 14 (2021)
  • 2021 LG Gram 14
Generations-

Exterior

Samsung Galaxy Book SLG Gram 14 (2021)
Dimensions12.01 x 8.0 x 0.24 - 046 (305.2 x 203.2 x 6.2 - 11.8 mm)12.34 x 8.47 x 0.66” (313.4 x 215.2 x 16.8 mm)
Weight
  • 2.11 lbs (961g)
    Galaxy Book S with Snapdragon 8cx
  • 2.09 lbs (950g)
    Galaxy Book S with Intel processors
2.2 lbs (999 g)
Colors
  • Earthy Gold
  • Mercury Gray
White Silver Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard
    The fingerprint sensor at the top right of the keyboard.
  • Precise Glass Touchpad
    Clickable glass touchpad with Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.
  • Full-size backlit keyboard
    1.6mm key travel Enhanced Key Pitch Stroke Expanded Keycaps
  • Widened Touchpad
    16:10 ratio touchpad

Display

Samsung Galaxy Book SLG Gram 14 (2021)
Size13.3 Inches14 Inches
Info
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: TFT
  • 10-point multi-touch screen
  • Brightness: 350 - 600 nits
14-inch FHD+
IPS 1920 x 1200 16:10 60Hz 99% DCI-P3 (Min 95%) Non-touch

Ports

Samsung Galaxy Book SLG Gram 14 (2021)
  • 2 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2
    Supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort.
  • 1 x Nano SIM
  • 1 x MicroSDXC card reader (up to 1TB)
  • 1 x Headphone out/Mic-in Combo
LG Gram 14 (2021) Ports
Image Source: LG
Left (4)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (4)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Samsung Galaxy Book SLG Gram 14 (2021)
Processor
  1. Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8cx
    8 cores, 8 threads, 2.84 GHz, 2MB Cache, 7W
  2. Intel® Core™ i5-L16G7 with Intel® Hybrid Technology
    5 cores, 5 threads, 1.40 → 3.00 GHz, 4MB Cache, 7W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8cx
    Qualcomm® Adreno™ 680 GPU
  2. Intel® Core™ i5-L16G7 with Intel® Hybrid Technology
    Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
    64 Execution Units, 200 → 500 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Memory8GB LPDDR4x
8GB 16GB
Dual-channel 4266 MHz LPDDR4X Memory
On-board memory
Storage256GB, 512GB eUFS storage
256GB 512GB
NVMe™ SSD.
2 x M.2 NVMe Slots.

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Book SLG Gram 14 (2021)
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO)
    Galaxy Book S with Snapdragon 8cx
  • Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz), 2x2)
    Galaxy Book S with Intel processor
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth® v 5.0Bluetooth 5.1
More
  • LTE (Cat 18)
    Galaxy Book S with Snapdragon 8cx
  • LTE (Cat 16)
    Galaxy Book S with Intel processors
  • Nano SIM
-

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Book SLG Gram 14 (2021)
Size42Wh72 Wh (4-Cell Lithium-ion Battery)
Battery Life
  • Up to 23 hours (Video Playback)
    Galaxy Book S with Snapdragon 8cx
  • Up to 1 hours (Video Playback)
    Galaxy Book S with Intel processor
Up to 25.5 hours
Tested with MobileMark® 2014
Power Supply25W USB-C Power Adapter.-

Software

Samsung Galaxy Book SLG Gram 14 (2021)
OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
Built-in Apps-
LG Control Center LG Update Center LG Reader Mode DTS-X Ultra Virtoo LG Power Manager

Camera & Audio

Samsung Galaxy Book SLG Gram 14 (2021)
Camera1MP front-facing cameraHD Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
Audio
  • Stereo speakers: Sound by AKG
  • Speakers: 4 x 1.2 W
  • Immersive sound with Dolby Atmos® technology (Dynamic, Movie, Music, Game, Voice, and Personalize Modes)
  • Internal Dual Array Digital Mic
Stereo Speakers
2.0W x 2 Max 5W (Smart Amp) DTS:X Ultra

Misc

Samsung Galaxy Book SLG Gram 14 (2021)
Sensors
  • Fingerprint Sensor
  • Hall Sensor
  • Light Sensor (Keyboard Backlit on/off)
  • GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou
Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
Security
  • Windows Hello sign-in with fingerprint
  • Windows Hello with Fingerprint Sign in
  • Wedge-shaped lock
Warranty-1 year parts and labor

Key Features

Samsung Galaxy Book SLG Gram 14 (2021)
At Glance
Released in Mid
2019
16:9 FHD
13.3”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.09 lb
0.95 kg
Up to
Intel Core i5-L16G7
5C/5T, 1.40 → 3.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
773
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,703
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
64 Execution Units, 200 → 500 MHz
8GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Released in Early
2021
16:10 FHD+
14”
1200p 60Hz
Weight
2.2 lb
1.00 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
LG Gram 14 (2021) Ports

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