When choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the LG Gram 17, consider that the MacBook Pro generally offers better performance for tasks like video editing and 3D modeling due to its powerful internals. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 is much lighter and emphasizes portability while still providing decent performance for everyday tasks and some light media editing. Battery life is also a strong suit for the LG Gram. If you prefer macOS and need higher processing power but at a lower cost, the MacBook Pro may be better, whereas for users who prioritize a lightweight machine with a larger screen and longer battery life for general use, the LG Gram could be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
8.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) with its high screen resolution, powerful CPU, and dedicated graphics unit offers a robust experience for general use but is heavier and less portable than the LG Gram 17, which excels with more RAM, a larger and brighter screen, adding to its portability due to a much lighter weight, despite a less powerful graphics unit. The LG Gram 17's greater portability and battery efficiency make it very good for general use, especially for those prioritizing mobility and longevity away from power outlets.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, AI, and engineering and design, while the LG Gram 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Apple MacBook Pro's exceptional resolution and brightness, alongside its superior panel type, provide a vivid and clear viewing experience, outshining the LG Gram 17 which, despite having good screen quality, offers slightly less sharpness and brightness. In engineering and design, the MacBook Pro's wide color gamut coverage, including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensures accurate color reproduction which is critical for professional work, an area where the LG Gram, while capable, doesn't quite match up. However, for 3D tasks, the MacBook Pro's lower refresh rate hampers its performance compared to laptops designed for gaming, which prioritize higher refresh rates for smoother motion, a drawback shared by the LG Gram, making both less ideal for high-frame-rate 3D applications.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
$540
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
The LG Gram 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has an AMD Radeon Pro graphics card that is not as optimized for gaming as the Iris Xe graphics found in the LG Gram 17, with both having similar screen refresh rates which are crucial for smooth visuals in games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) with its Intel i7 processor, AMD Radeon Pro GPU, and high-quality IPS display, is designed to handle demanding engineering and design tasks with a color-accurate screen; however, its heavier build affects portability. The LG Gram 17, on the other hand, offers a larger screen, also an IPS panel, with ample storage and more RAM for complex projects, and it's significantly lighter, enhancing its portability, but trades off by using integrated graphics which may not be suitable for the most intensive graphical tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.4/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.9/10
8.2/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for software development, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
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.
Battery
12.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"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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