Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 vs LG gram Pro 16 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 8.2 for the LG gram Pro 16 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the gram Pro 16 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Geekbench multi 11,000 vs 10,800).
- Longer battery: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (15h vs 14.6h web).
- Lighter: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (1.23 kg vs 1.29 kg).
- Display: AMOLED (Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14) vs OLED (LG gram Pro 16 (2025)).
- Cheaper: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (saves about $750 CAD).
Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 vs gram Pro 16 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 11,000 against 10,800 for the LG gram Pro 16 (2025) — roughly 2% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 averaged 30 FPS versus 28 FPS. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 lasts longer away from a charger, running 15 hours in our web-browsing test versus 14.6 hours. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is also easier to carry at 1.23 kg versus 1.29 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 uses a 14-inch AMOLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), while the LG gram Pro 16 (2025) has a 16-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz). The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 measured brighter at 502 nits, and covered 100% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option in Canada, about $750 less than the LG gram Pro 16 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (8.4 vs 8.2 overall), the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 offers the better value for the money, while the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 review and LG gram Pro 16 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 and the gram Pro 16 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 | gram Pro 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4 ✓ | 8.2 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,649 ✓ | $2,399 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| GPU | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512GB | 1000GB ✓ |
| Display | 14" AMOLED | 16" OLED |
| Brightness | 502 nits ✓ | 386 nits |
| Battery (web) | 15 h ✓ | 14.6 h |
| Weight | 1.23 kg ✓ | 1.29 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 11,000 ✓ | 10,800 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 30 fps ✓ | 28 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 8.2 for the LG gram Pro 16 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the gram Pro 16 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 or the gram Pro 16 (2025)?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 scores 8.4 versus 8.2 for the LG gram Pro 16 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 leads overall, while the gram Pro 16 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is the better choice for travel.
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