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Updated June 5, 2024·

For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on general use and some light engineering tasks, the LG Ultra 16 is a solid choice, offering a larger screen with a resolution that's sharp enough for most tasks, and a good keyboard for productivity. It's also more budget-friendly and completely silent due to its fanless design. However, if you prioritize a superior display with vibrant colors and higher refresh rate, along with the versatility of a 2-in-1 form factor, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 is the way to go. Its OLED screen is unmatched for media consumption and creative work, and it supports touch with a stylus, which can be very useful for certain applications. Keep in mind that the Samsung model is pricier and might not offer the same level of performance for intensive tasks as the LG, but it excels in portability and screen quality. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
  • Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Excellent portability
  • Very good speakers
  • Good keyboard

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

7.0
Ultra 16
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
8.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.

Screen Quality

6.2
Ultra 16
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
8.7
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
270.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

17.0 Hours
Ultra 16
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
10.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 16 has 17 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has 10 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Ultra 16
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has excellent portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

6.5
Ultra 16
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
7.6
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 has good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$1,000
Ultra 16
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
$1,350
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The LG Ultra 16 has a price of $1,000 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 costs $1,350.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
Ultra 16
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
270.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.2
Ultra 16
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
6.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.7
Ultra 16
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
8.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 to be very good for content creation, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.

Software Development

7.5
Ultra 16
Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for software development.

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How the LG Ultra 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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LG Ultra 16Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
LG Ultra 16Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14

GENERAL

Price
$1,000
$1,350
Release Date
March 1, 2023May 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64''12.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.43''
Weight
3.63 lbs2.56 lbs
Width
14.02"12.83"
Depth
9.78"8.81"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7730UQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E80
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
17 Hours10 Hours
Battery Capacity
72 Wh55.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"14"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
1920 x 12002880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
270 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.5/107.6/10
Portability Score
7.9/109.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.8/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/108.8/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
20
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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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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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