LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 is the better laptop on paper: it has more storage, has an OLED screen and has a sharper screen. The LG gram Book 16 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Storage Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- OLED screen Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the LG gram Book 16's LCD.
- Sharpness Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16's screen is sharper: 3K against Full HD.
- Brightness Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 wins
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16's screen is brighter (500 against 400 nits), so it's easier to see near a window.
- Ports Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 wins
Only the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 has Thunderbolt or USB4.
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 keep lots of tabs and apps open: it has 16 GB of memory.
- You need a long battery life: its maker claims up to 26 hours.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 if…
- 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 work near windows or outside: its screen is brighter at 500 nits.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 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 Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 is ahead on performance.
It has more storage, and the LG gram Book 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M | Intel Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | 50 TOPS | 50 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-7467 | LPDDR5X |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 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 | NVMe PCIe SSD |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Screen
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 is ahead on the screen.
It has an OLED screen, has a sharper screen and has a brighter screen, and the LG gram Book 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | LG gram Book 16 (16U55U) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 500 nits |
| Colour range | sRGB 100% (typical) | — |
| HDR | — | HDR, up to 1000 nits peak |
| Finish | Matte | Anti-reflective |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Battery and size
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 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) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 26 hours | Up to 30 hours |
| Battery capacity | 77 Wh | 78.07 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | — | up to 33% in 30 minutes |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.59 kg |
| Dimensions | 357.0 x 255.2 x 16.4 mm | 356.9 x 248.0 x 11.9 mm |
| Materials | Aluminium lid, palm rest and base; PC/ABS screen bezel (A/C/D parts Al, B part PC/ABS) | Full-metal body |
| Colour | Titan Black | Gray |
| Colours available | Titan Black | Gray, Silver |
Ports and wireless
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 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) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB-C; USB PD supported, Samsung does not say which port charges), 1x USB 3.2 (USB-A), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz, 5K@120Hz), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| 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) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | — |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Full-size backlit, 98 keys with 3-column numeric keypad | Pro keyboard, backlit (two-tone) |
| Login | Face | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | Yes | — |
| Touchpad | Precision touchpad with scroll and gesture function | Haptic touchpad (pressure-sensing) |
| Speakers | Stereo 1.5 W x 2, Dolby Atmos | Quad speakers (2 woofers + 2 tweeters), Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | dual mic | Dual array digital mic |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | SSD security, Kensington lock | TPM, Samsung Knox |
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) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | 16U55U-H.AU75AN | NP960XJG-KG3UK |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |