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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) offers high-performance capabilities, especially with its integrated M3 processor and GPU suitable for general use and intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work. Its higher-priced display features a higher pixel density and brightness, contributing to excellent screen quality. However, its battery life, while substantial, is not as long as the LG Gram 17, and it is slightly heavier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 is known for its lightweight design and larger screen, enhancing portability and suitability for tasks requiring a bigger display. It comes with a significantly larger storage capacity and more RAM, which is great for multitasking and storage-heavy applications. Despite having a capable processor and graphics unit, it is not as optimized for high-performance tasks as the MacBook Pro. Additionally, while the battery capacity is higher, the actual battery life is shorter than the MacBook Pro's, and the overall build and screen quality are slightly lower. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
- 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 (Late 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, and engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14's display offers high resolution and bright images that enhance the viewing experience for general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy, such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color gamuts, is critical; however, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for 3D applications where smooth motion is key. The LG Gram 17 also provides a sharp, bright display suitable for both general tasks and professional design work, upholding good color accuracy important for such projects. Yet, like the MacBook, it falls short in gaming and 3D scenarios due to a refresh rate that doesn't match the rapid-paced visual requirements of these applications.
Battery
17.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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 (Late 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.
Cost
$1,499
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,499 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.5
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very good for general use.
The LG Gram 17's higher RAM and larger, high-quality IPS display make it very good for general use, along with its larger battery contributing to a longer battery life, while still maintaining good portability due to its lightweight design. Meanwhile, the MacBook Pro 14, with its powerful Apple M3 processor, exceptional Mini LED screen with high brightness and color accuracy, and best-in-class keyboard, speakers, and build quality, is good for general use, with a robust battery life but is slightly heavier, making it less portable than the LG Gram 17.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.5
4.5/10
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
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and LG Gram 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its superior GPU, high screen refresh rate and mini LED display, excels in 3D rendering tasks; however, its MacOS limits the range of games available to users. The LG Gram 17, equipped with Intel Iris Xe graphics and a 60Hz IPS display, offers adequate performance for gaming and 3D applications while running Windows, supporting a wider array of popular games.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, equipped with its in-house CPU and GPU, excels in screen quality with a Mini LED display, offering engineers and designers vibrant colors and high contrast, though less RAM than the LG Gram 17 which could limit performance in demanding applications. The LG Gram 17, on the other hand, boasts significantly more RAM for complex tasks and a larger screen, making it suitable for intricate designs, but with an IPS display which, while excellent, doesn't quite match the MacBook's depth of color and contrast.
Content Creation
8.4
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) 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
8.2
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 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 (Late 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,499 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 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 | 3.4 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 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 | 17 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 | 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 14 (Late 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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