Apple MacBook Neo vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
40.4Performance41.5
29.8Display24.9
20Battery79.8
86.4Portability76
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo6 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
LG Gram 17 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 52 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+60) and performance (+1). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 25
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 76
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,640
- 29% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 17.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 20
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
- 111% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 37 Wh
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 17 ″+31% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+34%Top 24% | 2,640Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 10,700+20%Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 77 Wh+111% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+9% | 1.35 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+29% | 17.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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