LG gram 14 (2024) vs MSI Cyborg 15
The Verdict
These laptops serve entirely different purposes. The LG gram 14 prioritizes portability and productivity with its featherweight 0.99 kg magnesium chassis, stunning 2560 x 1600 display, and exceptional 22-hour battery life powered by the newer Intel Core Ultra 7 155H. Battery capacity of 72 Wh combined with efficient hardware makes this ideal for professionals needing all-day unplugged work. The MSI Cyborg 15 targets gamers and performance enthusiasts with its 144Hz refresh rate display, previous-generation Intel Core i7-12650H, and gaming-focused design. However, it weighs nearly double at 1.9 kg and delivers merely 5 hours of battery life, making it a desktop replacement rather than portable machine. The MSI's larger 15.6-inch screen and 144Hz panel suit gaming and creative work, but its 1080p resolution feels dated compared to the LG's crisp 1600p output. Connectivity differs significantly: the LG offers two Thunderbolt 4 ports and microSD expansion, while the MSI provides two USB-A ports but lacks Thunderbolt. At $1299 versus $799, the price gap reflects their different markets. Choose the LG gram for ultimate portability and battery endurance, or select the MSI Cyborg if you need gaming performance and don't mind staying plugged in frequently.
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 MSI Cyborg 15 if…
- →RTX 4050 Laptop GPU at $799 is excellent entry-level gaming value
- →Unique translucent chassis design stands out visually
- →Lighter than most gaming laptops at 4.19 lbs
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
MSI Cyborg 15
Pros
- RTX 4050 Laptop GPU at $799 is excellent entry-level gaming value
- Unique translucent chassis design stands out visually
- Lighter than most gaming laptops at 4.19 lbs
- 144Hz display is smooth for competitive multiplayer games
- Expandable M.2 slot for storage upgrades
Cons
- 250-nit display is too dim for bright environments
- 53.5 Wh battery delivers only 3-4 hours of real use
- 12th-gen processor is one generation behind at launch
- Plastic build feels flimsy under pressure
- Speaker quality is mediocre — external audio recommended
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG gram 14 (2024) | MSI Cyborg 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 0.99 kg | 4.19 lbs (1.9 kg) |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Plastic (translucent design) |
| Dimensions | 312 x 213.9 x 16.4 mm | 14.09 x 9.95 x 0.88 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 22 hours | Up to 5 hours |
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 53.5 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 350 | 250 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 16-core (6P + 8E + 2 LP-E) | 10 cores (6P + 4E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-12650H (12th Gen) |
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