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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for intensive tasks such as engineering or 3D applications, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) with the M2 chip will serve you better, albeit at a higher cost. However, the LG Gram 16, although less expensive and with a larger screen, may not match the MacBook's performance but offers double the RAM, which can be beneficial for multitasking and everyday activities. The MacBook boasts longer battery life, which is ideal for working on the go without frequent charging, while the LG Gram is lighter, enhancing its portability. Both have high-quality displays, but the MacBook's screen has a higher brightness and a better contrast ratio, providing a superior visual experience. Either laptop lacks optimal suitability for gaming. The choice depends on whether you value higher performance and display quality over cost, additional RAM, and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
- Best in class overall build quality
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- The LG Gram 16 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022).
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
7.3
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, AI, and engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13's Retina display offers vivid colors and high resolution, which provides clarity for everyday tasks and precision for engineering and design work, but its standard refresh rate limits its ability to render smooth motion for 3D applications. The LG Gram 16's screen, while also offering high resolution and decent color reproduction for both daily activities and professional design tasks, similarly lacks a high refresh rate, affecting its performance in gaming and 3D scenarios where fluid visuals are crucial. Overall, both laptops excel in delivering sharp and color-accurate visuals for general use and professional design, but fall short for high-motion activities like 3D modeling and gaming due to their refresh rate limitations.
Battery
20.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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.
Build Quality
10.0
7.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the LG Gram 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,219
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both good for general use.
The MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is highly suitable for general use due to its impressive screen quality, excellent keyboard, and long battery life, in a portable design with a top-performing Apple M2 CPU and adequate RAM for everyday tasks. Similarly, the LG Gram 16 appeals to general users with its larger screen, ample RAM which doubles that of the MacBook, and a strong Intel CPU, all while maintaining a lightweight form factor and good battery life, though it falls slightly behind in screen brightness and color accuracy.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and LG Gram 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 is limited in its 3D capabilities by its integrated M2 GPU, which is less powerful than dedicated gaming graphics cards, but its high-quality screen offers good resolution and color accuracy; however, many games are incompatible with its MacOS. The LG Gram 16, while it has the more gaming-friendly Windows OS and a larger screen that benefits gaming and 3D applications, also relies on an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and standard refresh rate, which are suitable but not optimal for high-performance gaming or advanced 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.5
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and LG Gram 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The MacBook Pro 13 (2022) with its Apple M2 chip provides solid CPU and GPU performance suitable for engineering and design tasks, along with a high-quality screen. In contrast, the LG Gram 16, despite having a slightly less powerful Intel Iris Xe GPU, offers a larger screen and more RAM which is crucial for multitasking in engineering and design, plus it's lighter for enhanced portability.
Content Creation
7.9
7.8
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and LG Gram 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
7.8
7.9
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and LG Gram 16 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,219 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.36" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 20 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 497 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
LG Gram 16
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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.
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