Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
68.8Performance40.7
85.3Display22.5
67.5Battery78.1
71.6Portability76
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)5 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 73.2 to 50.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+63) and performance (+28). LG Gram 17 (2025) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 85 vs 23
- 357% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 350 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 92% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,500 vs 10,700
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 68
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 72
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% higher Screen size: 17 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- 16% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 1.6 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,699 vs $1,999
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 17 ″+20% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+357% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Pro 16-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,850+46% | 2,640 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,500+92% | 10,700 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 77 Wh+6% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | 16 h+14% |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.35 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+13% | 17.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 |
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