LG Gram SuperSlim vs Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
The Verdict
These laptops target different priorities, making this less about superiority and more about matching your needs. LG Gram SuperSlim excels as a portable workhorse, weighing just 2.18 pounds with an exceptional OLED display at 400 nits and delivering up to 12 hours of battery life. Its Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with 16GB RAM handles everyday tasks smoothly, though the 512GB storage feels limiting at this price point. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra positions itself as a power user's machine, packing a larger 16-inch AMOLED screen with 2880x1800 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, paired with 32GB RAM and double the storage (1TB). Its Intel Core i9-13900H offers superior performance for demanding workloads, but the 3.95-pound weight and 8-hour battery life compromise portability. The LG costs $700 less and prioritizes mobility and longevity between charges, making it ideal for frequent travelers. Samsung demands $2399 but rewards professionals who need raw power, a sharper display, and expanded storage without worrying about carrying extra pounds. If ultraportability matters most, choose the LG. If you need high-performance computing with a premium display and rarely move between locations, Samsung justifies its premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG Gram SuperSlim if…
- →Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- →15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- →Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
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 SuperSlim
Pros
- Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- 15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
- 12-hour battery life despite the razor-thin build
- MIL-STD-810H durability tested despite the low weight
Cons
- FHD resolution on 15.6 inches — should be 2.5K at this price
- Very expensive at $1,699 for the specs
- No USB-A ports — dongles needed for legacy peripherals
- 60Hz display — no high refresh option
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 SuperSlim | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) | 3.95 lbs (1.79 kg) |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 14.09 x 9.61 x 0.43 inches | 13.99 x 9.86 x 0.65 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours | Up to 8 hours |
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 32 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 16 cores (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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