Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
91.1Performance41.5
74.3Display24.9
63.2Battery79.8
71Portability76
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+50) and display (+49). LG Gram 17 (2025) 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 Pro 14 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 25
- 357% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 350 nits
- 175% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 10,700
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 63
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 71
- 20% higher Screen size: 17 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- 17% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 1.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,699 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | 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 (M5 Max) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+64%Top 4% | 2,640Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+175%Top 4% | 10,700Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 77 Wh+6% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.35 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+13% | 17.8 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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