LG Gram SuperSlim vs MSI Prestige 16 Evo
The Verdict
LG Gram SuperSlim excels in portability with its featherweight 2.18 lbs design and incredibly thin 0.43-inch profile, making it ideal for frequent travelers. Its 15.6-inch OLED display delivers superior contrast and color accuracy despite lower 1920 x 1080 resolution. However, MSI Prestige 16 Evo offers substantially better value and practical advantages: it costs $300 less, includes double the storage (1 TB versus 512 GB), twice the RAM (32 GB versus 16 GB), and runs Windows 11 Pro instead of Home. Its 16-inch IPS panel reaches 2560 x 1600 resolution with 450 nits brightness, and includes legacy USB-A and SD card slots for connectivity flexibility. Both deliver 12-hour battery life, though the Prestige's larger 82 Wh capacity provides more headroom. The MSI uses a slightly older 13th-gen Intel processor compared to the newer Core Ultra 7 in the Gram, but real-world performance difference will be minimal. Choose LG if ultraportability justifies the $300 premium and OLED screen is your priority. Select MSI if you need storage capacity, RAM, connectivity options, and better value for productivity work or content creation.
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 MSI Prestige 16 Evo if…
- →Stunning magnesium alloy build — lightweight yet rigid at 3.64 lbs
- →32 GB LPDDR5 RAM handles demanding multitasking
- →82 Wh battery delivers a genuine 10+ hours of productivity
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
MSI Prestige 16 Evo
Pros
- Stunning magnesium alloy build — lightweight yet rigid at 3.64 lbs
- 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM handles demanding multitasking
- 82 Wh battery delivers a genuine 10+ hours of productivity
- QHD+ 16-inch display provides ample workspace
- Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports plus HDMI and SD card reader
Cons
- Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics limits creative workloads
- 60Hz display feels slow for scrolling compared to 120Hz competitors
- Soldered RAM — 32 GB is the ceiling
- No discrete GPU option for this model
- MSI software suite is intrusive and resource-heavy
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG Gram SuperSlim | MSI Prestige 16 Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) | 3.64 lbs (1.65 kg) |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 14.09 x 9.61 x 0.43 inches | 14.12 x 9.92 x 0.63 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 82 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 450 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 32 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) | 12 cores (4P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-1360P (13th Gen) |
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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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