LG gram 14 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11
The Verdict
LG gram 14 prioritizes productivity with a traditional laptop form factor, Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, and exceptional 22-hour battery life powered by a 72Wh battery. Its magnesium chassis weighs just 0.99kg, featuring a bright 2560x1600 IPS display, dual Thunderbolt ports, and expandable storage up to 1TB. Microsoft Surface Pro 11 takes a tablet-first approach with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite, delivering impressive 2880x1920 OLED display with 120Hz refresh and 900 nits brightness. However, it sacrifices battery longevity (14 hours), legacy ports entirely, and maxes out at 256GB storage without expansion. Surface Pro 11 excels for creative professionals valuing display quality and portability (0.895kg). LG gram 14 suits users needing genuine all-day productivity, expanded connectivity, and larger storage without compromises. For traditional work tasks, content creation, and port flexibility, LG gram 14 offers superior value.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 if…
- →Stunning OLED display with HDR and 120Hz
- →Incredibly thin and light for a Windows tablet
- →Excellent battery life thanks to Snapdragon X Elite
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Microsoft Surface Pro 11
Pros
- Stunning OLED display with HDR and 120Hz
- Incredibly thin and light for a Windows tablet
- Excellent battery life thanks to Snapdragon X Elite
- Versatile 2-in-1 form factor with optional Flex Keyboard
Cons
- Keyboard and pen sold separately, raising true cost
- Only two USB-C ports and no Thunderbolt
- ARM app compatibility gaps remain in some software
- Lap usability limited by kickstand design
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG gram 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 0.99 kg | 0.895 kg |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 312 x 213.9 x 16.4 mm | 287 x 208 x 9.3 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 0 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 0 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 0 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 22 hours | Up to 14 hours |
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 53 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 13 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | PixelSense Flow touchscreen, OLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1920 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 350 | 900 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 16-core (6P + 8E + 2 LP-E) | 12 cores |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
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