Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro vs LG Gram SuperSlim
The Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro and LG Gram SuperSlim sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The LG Gram SuperSlim is the cheaper of the two at $1,699 versus $1,999, a difference of about $300. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro stands out for m5 pro: 18-core cpu with super cores, 4x ai performance vs m4, while LG Gram SuperSlim is praised for under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro if…
- →M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- →Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- →Up to 24 hours battery life
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
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro
Pros
- M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- Up to 24 hours battery life
- Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip
- Starts at 1TB storage
Cons
- $1999 starting price
- No touchscreen
- Non-upgradable RAM and storage
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" M5 Pro | LG Gram SuperSlim |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS 17 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 15.5 x 22.1 x 1.55 cm | 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 24 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR, nano-texture option | OLED |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB / 48 GB | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 18 cores (6 super + 12 performance) | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) |
| Chipset | Apple M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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