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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) offers higher performance for 3D rendering and machine learning tasks due to its more powerful processor and graphics, and it has a higher-quality, brighter display that shows colors more accurately compared to the LG Gram 17. The MacBook Pro is more expensive, so if you're looking for a balance between high performance for demanding applications and a premium display, the MacBook Pro might be your choice, whereas if you prioritize portability, more storage, and value, the LG Gram 17 could be the better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
- Good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- The LG Gram 17 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).
Key differences
Screen Quality
9.2
7.4
14.2in
SIZE
17.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the MacBook Pro 14's high resolution and bright display offer sharp visuals and good readability in various lighting conditions, while the LG Gram 17's screen, though not as bright, offers ample space with its larger size. In engineering and design, the MacBook Pro 14 excels with superior color accuracy, covering a wider range of color gamuts, which is crucial for precise work, whereas the LG Gram 17, while offering decent color coverage, isn't as specialized. For 3D work, though, the MacBook Pro's screen falls short due to a lower refresh rate, making it less smooth for rendering and gaming, while the LG Gram 17, despite a larger screen, does not prioritize this aspect either, making neither ideal for high-frame-rate requirements.
Battery
13.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 17 has 11 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
Very Good
Good
14.2in
SIZE
17.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the LG Gram 17 has good 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
8.5
8.5
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) boasts a powerful CPU and high-resolution mini-LED screen, making it excellent for tasks requiring high processing power and superior display quality; however, it is heavier and has a slightly shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 17, which compensates for less powerful graphics with an extremely lightweight design and a larger, albeit lower resolution, screen, thus providing a balance between performance and portability for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.0
6.5
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) to be good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is equipped with a powerful in-house 16-core GPU and a high 120Hz refresh rate screen suitable for smooth 3D rendering, while the LG Gram 17, though it offers good gaming performance with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, is limited by a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate which is less ideal for fast-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.5
8.4
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and LG Gram 17 are both very 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
8.4
8.2
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and LG Gram 17 are both very 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
$1,695
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,695 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,695 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 Pro (10C) | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 13.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
LG Gram 17
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
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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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