LG gram 14 (2024) vs Nintendo Switch OLED
The Verdict
Comparing these products reveals they serve completely different purposes and shouldn't be evaluated on the same criteria. The LG gram 14 is a premium ultrabook designed for productivity, featuring a 14-inch 2560x1600 IPS display, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor with 16GB base RAM, and exceptional 22-hour battery life powered by a 72Wh cell. It weighs just 0.99kg with magnesium construction, includes two Thunderbolt ports and full connectivity. The Nintendo Switch OLED is a gaming console with a 7-inch OLED touchscreen, ARM-based Tegra X1+ processor, 4GB RAM, and merely 4.5-9 hour battery life depending on usage. The Switch prioritizes portability and gaming library over computing performance. The LG costs $1299 and handles professional work, content creation, and everyday computing tasks with modern productivity software. The Switch costs $349 and plays Nintendo games with online multiplayer. Attempting to score them fairly on laptop categories is inappropriate since the Switch isn't a laptop. The LG gram 14 is objectively better for anyone needing an actual portable computer. Choose based on your actual needs: work and productivity demand the LG, gaming demands the Switch.
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 Nintendo Switch OLED if…
- →Vibrant 7-inch OLED display with deeper blacks than LCD Switch
- →Massive Nintendo-exclusive game library including Zelda and Mario
- →Detachable Joy-Cons enable local multiplayer on one device
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
Nintendo Switch OLED
Pros
- Vibrant 7-inch OLED display with deeper blacks than LCD Switch
- Massive Nintendo-exclusive game library including Zelda and Mario
- Detachable Joy-Cons enable local multiplayer on one device
- Wide adjustable kickstand for stable tabletop play
- Lightweight at 420 g for portable gaming
Cons
- 720p resolution is low — noticeably soft on the 7-inch screen
- Tegra X1+ is aging — many third-party ports run poorly
- Only 64 GB internal storage — microSD required for larger libraries
- 60Hz cap and no VRR support
- Joy-Con drift remains an ongoing reliability concern
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG gram 14 (2024) | Nintendo Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Nintendo proprietary OS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 0.99 kg | 420 g (with Joy-Cons) |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Plastic chassis with adjustable wide kickstand |
| Dimensions | 312 x 213.9 x 16.4 mm | 242 x 102 x 13.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | — |
| USB-A ports | 1 | — |
| Microsd | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| Headphone Jack | ||
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 22 hours | 4.5-9 hours (game dependent) |
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 4310 mAh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 7 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1280 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 350 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 | — |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x | 4 GB LPDDR4 |
| Cores | 16-core (6P + 8E + 2 LP-E) | 4+4 CPU cores, 256 CUDA core GPU |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA Custom Tegra X1+ (ARM Cortex-A57 quad-core + 4x A53) |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | — | 64 GB internal (microSD expandable) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 4.1 |
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