The LG Gram 16 offers a lighter build and slightly longer battery battery life, ideal for those who prioritize portability and typically engage in general use such as writing, web browsing, and media consumption. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 15, featuring a dedicated graphics card and slightly more storage, is suited for tasks that require more graphical processing power such as video editing, light gaming, and some engineering software. Both laptops have similar price points and are similarly equipped for general use. However, if your work involves 3D rendering, machine learning, or if you prefer a laptop with better speaker quality, the MSI Prestige 15 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
Very good speakers
Key differences
Software Development
7.9/10
7.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for software development, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the LG Gram 16 and the MSI Prestige 15 have panels with high resolution and brightness, making text and images clear and easy to view in various lighting conditions. Engineering and design tasks benefit from their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate colors for detailed and color-critical work. However, they fall short for Gaming and 3D because they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and quick response times in fast-paced visuals.
Battery
15.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,450
$1,044
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The LG Gram 16 offers superior portability and battery life, making it ideal for those on the move, while its high-resolution display is pleasant for everyday tasks. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15 has a dedicated graphics card for better performance in visual tasks, and more storage space, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Prestige 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Prestige 15 are both 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
7.8/10
7.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Prestige 15 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and LG Gram 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the LG Gram 16 and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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