Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro vs LG Gram SuperSlim
The Verdict
Apple's M4 Pro MacBook Pro dominates with its exceptional Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display (1600 nits, 120Hz ProMotion) and superior performance from the 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, paired with 24GB unified memory. Productivity tasks, video editing, and coding run exceptionally smoothly. Battery life reaches 22 hours, and the build quality is industry-leading. LG Gram SuperSlim prioritizes portability with ultralight magnesium construction (0.99kg) and a larger 15.6-inch OLED screen,ideal for creative professionals valuing screen real estate and color accuracy. However, its 1080p resolution feels dated, battery manages just 12 hours, and the Core Ultra 7 processor lags significantly behind Apple's silicon. For power users demanding performance, longevity, and premium features, the MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro is the clear choice despite its $300 premium. The Gram excels only if ultraportability is your primary concern.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro if…
- →Powerful M4 Pro performance in a portable chassis
- →Bright mini-LED ProMotion display
- →Long battery life around 22 hours
Buy the LG Gram SuperSlim if…
- →Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- →15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- →Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro
Pros
- Powerful M4 Pro performance in a portable chassis
- Bright mini-LED ProMotion display
- Long battery life around 22 hours
- Three Thunderbolt 5 ports for high-speed I/O
- Excellent build quality and speakers
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Base RAM bumped to 24 GB raises entry cost
- Notch in display divides opinion
- No cellular or touchscreen option
LG Gram SuperSlim
Pros
- Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- 15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
- 12-hour battery life despite the razor-thin build
- MIL-STD-810H durability tested despite the low weight
Cons
- FHD resolution on 15.6 inches — should be 2.5K at this price
- Very expensive at $1,699 for the specs
- No USB-A ports — dongles needed for legacy peripherals
- 60Hz display — no high refresh option
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro | LG Gram SuperSlim |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm | 14.09 x 9.61 x 0.43 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| SD card | — | |
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 22 hours wireless web | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB unified | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) |
| Chipset | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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