LG Gram SuperSlim vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
The Verdict
LG Gram SuperSlim delivers a larger 15.6-inch OLED display with superior color accuracy and newer Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processing power, paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage as standard. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 counters with exceptional portability at 1.27kg, higher 2256x1504 resolution on its 13.5-inch PixelSense display, and impressive 18-hour battery endurance. LG excels for content creators and multitaskers needing screen real estate, while Microsoft targets ultraportable users prioritizing battery life and build quality. Surface Laptop 5 offers better value at $999 with upgradeable storage options, though LG's OLED panel and newer CPU justify its $1699 premium for performance-focused professionals. Choose Surface Laptop 5 for everyday portability and longevity, or LG Gram SuperSlim if display quality and processing muscle matter most.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG Gram SuperSlim if…
- →Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- →15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- →Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
Buy the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 if…
- →Excellent 3:2 aspect ratio PixelSense touchscreen for productivity
- →Alcantara keyboard deck is comfortable and distinctive
- →Lightweight at 1.27 kg for easy portability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
LG Gram SuperSlim
Pros
- Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- 15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
- 12-hour battery life despite the razor-thin build
- MIL-STD-810H durability tested despite the low weight
Cons
- FHD resolution on 15.6 inches — should be 2.5K at this price
- Very expensive at $1,699 for the specs
- No USB-A ports — dongles needed for legacy peripherals
- 60Hz display — no high refresh option
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
Pros
- Excellent 3:2 aspect ratio PixelSense touchscreen for productivity
- Alcantara keyboard deck is comfortable and distinctive
- Lightweight at 1.27 kg for easy portability
- Up to 18 hours claimed battery life
- Removable SSD for easier data recovery
Cons
- Only one USB-C port and one USB-A port — very limited
- 60Hz display lacks the smoothness of 120Hz competitors
- No Thunderbolt 4 — USB-C is USB 4.0 with limited bandwidth
- Surface Connect charger is proprietary
- 8 GB base RAM is restrictive for multitasking
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG Gram SuperSlim | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) | 1.27 kg |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum and Alcantara |
| Dimensions | 14.09 x 9.61 x 0.43 inches | 308 x 223 x 14.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | — | |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Surface Connect | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours | Up to 18 hours |
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 47.4 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 13.5 inches |
| Type | OLED | PixelSense IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2256 x 1504 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 256 GB / 512 GB (removable SSD) |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB / 16 GB |
| Cores | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) | 10-core (2P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U / i7-1255U |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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