Apple MacBook Pro 16" M2 Pro vs LG Gram SuperSlim
The Verdict
Apple's MacBook Pro 16 M2 Pro delivers superior performance with its 12-core CPU and 19-core GPU, coupled with an exceptional Liquid Retina XDR display offering 3456x2234 resolution and 1600 nits brightness, ideal for creative professionals. LG Gram SuperSlim prioritizes portability with its incredibly lightweight 0.99kg magnesium chassis and thinner profile, plus an OLED display, though its 1920x1080 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate lag behind. Battery endurance favors Apple at 22 hours versus LG's 12 hours. LG costs $800 less and excels for mobile workers prioritizing thinness and weight. However, Apple's superior display quality, processing power, battery life, and professional-grade specifications make it the better overall laptop for demanding workflows. Choose the MacBook Pro if you need raw performance and display excellence; select the LG Gram if ultraportability and budget are paramount.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 16" M2 Pro if…
- →Outstanding 22-hour battery life for a 16-inch professional laptop
- →Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display with 1600-nit HDR peak brightness
- →M2 Pro handles demanding creative workloads like 4K video editing
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
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Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M2 Pro
Pros
- Outstanding 22-hour battery life for a 16-inch professional laptop
- Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display with 1600-nit HDR peak brightness
- M2 Pro handles demanding creative workloads like 4K video editing
- Excellent port selection including HDMI, SD card, and MagSafe
- Fantastic six-speaker sound system with spatial audio
Cons
- Heavy at 2.14 kg — not ideal for frequent travel
- 16 GB base RAM should be 32 GB at $2499
- M3 Pro lineup arrived months later making this a short-lived generation
- macOS limits gaming compared to Windows alternatives
- No Face ID — relies on Touch ID in the keyboard
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 16" M2 Pro | LG Gram SuperSlim |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Ventura | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 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 | 100 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.2 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe (configurable to 8 TB) | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB unified | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 12-core CPU, 19-core GPU | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) |
| Chipset | Apple M2 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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