Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
66.2Performance41.5
74.3Display24.9
77.1Battery79.8
53Portability76
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)3 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in display (+49) and performance (+25). 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 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 25
- 357% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 350 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 53
- 37% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 23% higher Web browsing endurance: 16 h vs 13 h
- Lower launch price: $1,699 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″ | 17 ″+5% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+357% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+18%Top 15% | 2,640Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+89%Top 12% | 10,700Top 98% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+30% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 16 h+23% |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.35 kg+37% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+6% | 17.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, 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 | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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