LG Gram 17 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
The Verdict
LG Gram 17 excels as a portable workhorse with its featherweight 1.35kg magnesium chassis, 17-inch WQXGA display, and exceptional 17-hour battery life from a 90Wh cell. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with 16GB LPDDR5x handles productivity tasks smoothly, while 512GB storage proves sufficient for most users. Port selection is generous with three USB-A inputs plus Thunderbolt 2. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra targets power users with a premium 16-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel (2880 x 1800) that's noticeably sharper and smoother, backed by the older but still capable Intel Core i9-13900H and 32GB RAM. Its 1TB SSD offers double the storage, yet the heavier 1.79kg build and wimpy 8-hour battery dramatically limit mobility. At $1599 versus $2399, the LG Gram offers exceptional value for extended computing sessions away from outlets. Choose the Gram if portability and battery endurance matter most; pick the Samsung only if you prioritize maximum processing power and display vibrancy for stationary creative work.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG Gram 17 (2024) if…
- →Remarkably light for a 17-inch laptop at just 1.35 kg
- →Up to 17-hour battery life is class-leading at this size
- →MIL-STD-810H certified for everyday durability
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra if…
- →Gorgeous 16-inch 2.8K AMOLED 120Hz display with vivid colors
- →NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop GPU handles creative and gaming workloads
- →Under 4 lbs — lightweight for a 16-inch laptop with discrete GPU
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
LG Gram 17 (2024)
Pros
- Remarkably light for a 17-inch laptop at just 1.35 kg
- Up to 17-hour battery life is class-leading at this size
- MIL-STD-810H certified for everyday durability
- Generous port selection including USB-A and full-size SD card
- Large 2560x1600 display ideal for productivity
Cons
- 350-nit display brightness is modest in bright environments
- IPS display lacks the vibrancy of OLED alternatives
- No discrete GPU option
- 60Hz refresh rate feels dated compared to 90–120Hz peers
- Thin chassis can flex under pressure
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Pros
- Gorgeous 16-inch 2.8K AMOLED 120Hz display with vivid colors
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop GPU handles creative and gaming workloads
- Under 4 lbs — lightweight for a 16-inch laptop with discrete GPU
- Seamless Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy phones and tablets
- Excellent keyboard with 1.5 mm key travel and good feedback
Cons
- $2,399 is steep and competes directly with MacBook Pro 16
- 76 Wh battery drains faster on AMOLED — expect 6-7 hours in practice
- Soldered RAM and SSD limit upgradeability
- Samsung software bloatware is annoying to clean up
- No OLED brightness matching Apple's XDR 1600-nit HDR peak
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG Gram 17 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.35 kg | 3.95 lbs (1.79 kg) |
| Material | Magnesium alloy (Nano skin finish) | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 381.3 x 261.5 x 13.0 mm | 13.99 x 9.86 x 0.65 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 17 hours mixed use | Up to 8 hours |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.0 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | WQXGA IPS anti-glare | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 350 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 32 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 14 cores (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i9-13900H (13th Gen) |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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