LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) vs MSI Prestige 16 AI+
The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ is the better laptop on paper: it has more memory, has more storage and has an OLED screen. The LG gram Book 16 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Memory MSI Prestige 16 AI+ wins
The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ has 32 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- Storage MSI Prestige 16 AI+ wins
The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- OLED screen MSI Prestige 16 AI+ wins
The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the LG gram Book 16's LCD.
- Sharpness MSI Prestige 16 AI+ wins
The MSI Prestige 16 AI+'s screen is sharper: 3K against Full HD.
- Colour MSI Prestige 16 AI+ wins
The MSI Prestige 16 AI+'s screen shows a wider range of colour (100% DCI-P3 (typical) against sRGB 100% (typical)), so photos and films look richer and truer.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the LG gram Book 16 if…
- You do demanding work: its AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has the power for photo and video editing.
- You need a long battery life: its maker claims up to 26 hours.
- You want a big screen: it's 16 inches.
Choose the MSI Prestige 16 AI+ if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 32 GB of memory gives it more room.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 3K screen makes text and images crisper.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 100% DCI-P3 (typical).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe MSI Prestige 16 AI+ leads on performance, the screen and ports and wireless; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ is ahead on performance.
It has more memory and has more storage, and the LG gram Book 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M | Intel Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | 50 TOPS | — |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-7467 | LPDDR5X-7467 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Screen
The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ is ahead on the screen.
It has an OLED screen, has a sharper screen and has more accurate colour, and the LG gram Book 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | Yes |
| Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Colour range | sRGB 100% (typical) | 100% DCI-P3 (typical) |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 600 |
| Finish | Matte | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Battery and size
The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter and is slimmer, and the LG gram Book 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 26 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 77 Wh | 81 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 PD) |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.59 kg |
| Dimensions | 357.0 x 255.2 x 16.4 mm | 357.7 x 254.3 x 11.9-13.9 mm |
| Materials | Aluminium lid, palm rest and base; PC/ABS screen bezel (A/C/D parts Al, B part PC/ABS) | Aluminum alloy chassis |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H/G |
| Colour | Titan Black | Gray |
| Colours available | Titan Black | Platinum Gray |
Ports and wireless
The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has Wi-Fi 7, and the LG gram Book 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (USB PD charging, 65W), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI (4K@60Hz), 1x 3.5 mm 4-pole headset jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0 charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz), 1x 3.5 mm combo audio jack |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1775 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Full-size backlit, 98 keys with 3-column numeric keypad | Backlit, Copilot key, smudge-resistant |
| Login | Face | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | Yes | — |
| Touchpad | Precision touchpad with scroll and gesture function | Action Touch Pad (customizable gestures) |
| Speakers | Stereo 1.5 W x 2, Dolby Atmos | 2x 2W speakers + 2x 2W woofers, Hi-Res Audio Ready |
| Microphones | dual mic | 3-mic array |
| Pen | No | — |
| Security | SSD security, Kensington lock | dTPM 2.0, fTPM 2.0, Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, webcam shutter |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | 16U55U-H.AU75AN | 9S7-262223-088 |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |