LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) vs MSI Raider GE78 HX
The Verdict
LG Gram Pro 16 and MSI Raider GE78 HX target fundamentally different users. Gram Pro 16 excels as an ultraportable workstation at 1.20kg with stunning 2880x1800 OLED display, 14-hour battery life, and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H delivering solid performance for productivity. MSI Raider GE78 HX is a desktop replacement at 3.1kg featuring Intel Core i9-14900HX (24 cores), 64GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB storage, and 4K Mini-LED display—built for intensive gaming, video editing, and 3D work. Performance gap heavily favors MSI with 66% more cores. However, Gram Pro's portability, superior display technology, and exceptional battery life suit mobile professionals. MSI's 5-hour battery makes it a stationary rig. At $1200 price difference, Gram Pro offers exceptional value for frequent travelers; Raider GE78 justifies premium for power users requiring desktop-class performance. Choose Gram Pro for portability; choose Raider GE78 for raw power.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) if…
- →Only 1.20 kg with a gorgeous OLED panel — exceptional combination
- →120Hz OLED display with accurate color for creatives
- →14-hour battery life is excellent for an OLED ultrabook
Buy the MSI Raider GE78 HX if…
- →RTX 4090 Laptop GPU with full 175W TDP for maximum gaming performance
- →4K Mini-LED display with 1000-nit HDR is stunning for content creation
- →64 GB DDR5 RAM handles any workload out of the box
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
LG Gram Pro 16 (2024)
Pros
- Only 1.20 kg with a gorgeous OLED panel — exceptional combination
- 120Hz OLED display with accurate color for creatives
- 14-hour battery life is excellent for an OLED ultrabook
- Good port variety including three USB-A and SD card
- MIL-STD-810H durability certification
Cons
- OLED brightness capped at 350 nits — not ideal in sunlight
- No discrete GPU for GPU-intensive tasks
- Higher price than the standard Gram line
- RAM soldered to board — no upgrade path
- OLED glossy surface catches fingerprints
MSI Raider GE78 HX
Pros
- RTX 4090 Laptop GPU with full 175W TDP for maximum gaming performance
- 4K Mini-LED display with 1000-nit HDR is stunning for content creation
- 64 GB DDR5 RAM handles any workload out of the box
- 2 TB storage with room for additional NVMe drives
- Comprehensive port selection including Thunderbolt 4
Cons
- Nearly 7 lbs — this is a desktop replacement, not a portable
- 5-hour battery life — always tethered to power
- Very expensive at $2,999
- Fan noise is substantial under gaming loads
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) | MSI Raider GE78 HX |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.20 kg | 6.83 lbs (3.1 kg) |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 355.8 x 243.4 x 12.5 mm | 15.63 x 11.73 x 1.0 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours mixed use | Up to 5 hours |
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 99.99 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.0 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Type | OLED anti-glare | Mini-LED IPS |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 350 | 1000 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 64 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 24 cores (8P + 16E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
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