Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
67.1Performance41.5
74.3Display24.9
63.2Battery79.8
73.1Portability76
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)4 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 69.1 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in display (+49) and performance (+26). 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)
- Stronger performance score: 67 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 25
- 357% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 350 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 68% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,926 vs 10,700
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 63
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% higher Screen size: 17 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- 13% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 1.55 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | 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) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,288+62%Top 9% | 2,640Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,926+68%Top 31% | 10,700Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | 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) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.35 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+13% | 17.8 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, 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 (M5) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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