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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the LG Ultra 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 involves considering their strengths in different areas. The LG Ultra has a larger battery and therefore can last longer on a single charge, making it suitable for those who need to work on the go without frequent access to power outlets. Additionally, it tends to be somewhat less expensive than the Samsung model. Conversely, the Galaxy Book3 360 offers a touchscreen on an OLED display, which brings out vibrant colors and deep blacks, ideal for those who prioritize high-quality visuals or work with graphics and media. The Samsung is also slightly lighter and thinner, increasing its portability. Both have similar storage and memory, so your choice may depend on whether a longer battery life and cost savings are more important, or if a better display and touchscreen functionality outweigh those factors. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
The LG Ultra 16, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Vega 8 GPU, offers ample performance for engineering and design tasks, and its larger 16-inch IPS screen provides generous workspace albeit with modest color coverage, making it suitable for tasks that are not color critical.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.7
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
270.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the LG Ultra 16's screen may not be as sharp or vibrant due to lower resolution and brightness compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, which boasts a very good display that offers clear, bright images making it suitable for everyday tasks and media consumption. For engineering and design, the Samsung excels with its wider color gamut, providing more accurate colors for professional editing, while LG's more limited color range might not match the precision needed for such work. However, for 3D and gaming, neither laptop is ideal as both have poor refresh rates which are crucial for smooth visuals and gameplay; higher resolution and panel quality only partially compensate for the lack of fluidity in motion.
Battery
17.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 16 has 17 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
270.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for general use.
The LG Ultra 16 offers a high-capacity battery and a sizable screen with an IPS panel for comfortable viewing, which is great for users who prioritize longer unplugged usage and a larger display for general tasks. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, on the other hand, features a 2-in-1 convertible design and an OLED touchscreen for versatile usage and vibrant visuals, making it ideal for users who value flexibility and superior screen quality in their day-to-day activities.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Ultra 16 uses AMD Ryzen 7 with Vega 8 graphics providing a fair gaming experience but may struggle with more graphics-intensive games due to limited GPU power. Both laptops have a standard screen refresh rate which is suitable for casual gaming but not optimal for high-frame-rate gaming.
Content Creation
7.7
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.5
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Cost
$1,000
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG Ultra 16 has a price of $1,000 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,000.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 16 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | 14'' x 9'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.63 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 270 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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LG Ultra 16
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Sebastian Jentsch | October 2022
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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Adam Speight | July 2023
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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About LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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