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Updated June 22, 2024·

For everyday tasks, the LG Gram 16 offers excellent value with its lower midrange price, ample performance, and outstanding battery life, making it a top choice for general use and portability. Its lightweight design and long battery life ensure you can work or browse comfortably on the go without breaking the bank. However, if your work involves intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or high-end engineering applications, the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio's superior performance is worth the investment. It boasts a powerful CPU and a top-tier GPU, ensuring smooth handling of the most demanding software. Additionally, its Mini LED display with high brightness and color accuracy is ideal for professionals who require precision in their visual work. Keep in mind, the MSI's higher price tag and heavier build make it less suitable for frequent travelers, but for a stationary powerhouse, it's unmatched in this comparison. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
  • Very good portability
  • Excellent battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio
  • Very good for general use
  • Best in class for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Excellent for content creation
  • Best in class overall display quality
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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General Use

7.8
Gram 16
Creator 16 AI Studio
8.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
1000.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.

Gaming and AI

6.4
Gram 16
Creator 16 AI Studio
8.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.5
Gram 16
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is best in class for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.

Content Creation

7.8
Gram 16
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is excellent for content creation, while the LG Gram 16 is good.

Software Development

7.9
Gram 16
Creator 16 AI Studio
8.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is very good for software development, while the LG Gram 16 is good.

Screen Quality

7.3
Gram 16
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.7
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
1000.0 nits
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

15.0 Hours
Gram 16
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.0 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Gram 16
Creator 16 AI Studio
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,450
Gram 16
Creator 16 AI Studio
$2,999
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio costs $2,999.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

7.0
Gram 16
Creator 16 AI Studio
7.4
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio and LG Gram 16 both have good build quality.

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How the LG Gram 16 and the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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LG Gram 16MSI Creator 16 AI Studio
LG Gram 16MSI Creator 16 AI Studio

GENERAL

Price
$1,450
$2,999
Release Date
April 1, 2022March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66''14'' x 10.2'' x 0.79''
Weight
2.64 lbs4.39 lbs
Width
13.96"14.01"
Depth
9.53"10.22"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-1260PIntel Core Ultra 9 185H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
256 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
15 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
80 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"16"
Display Technology
IPSMini LED
Resolution
2560 x 16003840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
347 nits1000 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.5/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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 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.

About MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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