HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) vs LG gram 14 (2024)
The Verdict
HP Spectre x360 16 excels for creative professionals with its stunning 16-inch OLED touchscreen (2880 x 1800, 120Hz, 400 nits), superior for photo editing and video work. The 2.19 kg aluminum chassis feels premium, and the convertible design adds versatility. LG gram 14 prioritizes portability at just 0.99 kg with exceptional 22-hour battery life, making it ideal for frequent travelers who value lightweight design over screen real estate. Both pack Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processors and 16GB RAM (LG offers 32GB), performing similarly for everyday tasks. Spectre's OLED display and 2-in-1 form factor justify the $350 premium for creators needing color accuracy and touchscreen input. LG gram's IPS LCD (2560 x 1600, 60Hz) is competent but uninspired, and the 14-inch size limits workspace. For battery endurance, gram's 22 hours crushes Spectre's 12 hours on a smaller capacity (72Wh vs 83Wh). LG includes a headphone jack and microSD card slot, adding practical connectivity. Choose Spectre if you do creative work or want a versatile 2-in-1; choose gram if ultraportability and battery longevity matter most for your travel-heavy workflow.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) if…
- →Gorgeous 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh
- →Premium gem-cut aluminum design with 360-degree hinge
- →Excellent 9 MP webcam with auto-framing
Buy the LG gram 14 (2024) if…
- →Incredibly lightweight at just 0.99 kg — one of the lightest 14-inch laptops
- →Outstanding 72 Wh battery provides all-day endurance
- →MIL-STD 810H durability testing for ruggedness
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
Pros
- Gorgeous 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh
- Premium gem-cut aluminum design with 360-degree hinge
- Excellent 9 MP webcam with auto-framing
- Includes Thunderbolt 4 plus HDMI and full-size USB-A
Cons
- Heavy at over 2.1 kg for a convertible
- Battery life modest given the 83 Wh capacity
- Premium price for the configuration
- Limited discrete GPU options for creative pros
LG gram 14 (2024)
Pros
- Incredibly lightweight at just 0.99 kg — one of the lightest 14-inch laptops
- Outstanding 72 Wh battery provides all-day endurance
- MIL-STD 810H durability testing for ruggedness
- Intel Core Ultra with NPU for on-device AI tasks
- Good port selection for such a thin and light machine
Cons
- 60Hz display refresh rate feels sluggish
- 350-nit brightness is dim for outdoor use
- Build can feel slightly flexible due to lightweight materials
- Integrated Intel Arc graphics limit gaming capability
- Starting at $1299 is expensive for the specs
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) | LG gram 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.19 kg | 0.99 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 357 x 248 x 19.5 mm | 312 x 213.9 x 16.4 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | — |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours | Up to 22 hours |
| Capacity | 83 Wh | 72 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 14 inches |
| Type | OLED touchscreen | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 16 cores | 16-core (6P + 8E + 2 LP-E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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