LG
LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 1TB SSD · Silver
Core Ultra 7 · 16GB · 2024
86
/ 100
From $2,199
VS
Apple
MacBook Air 13 M2 · 16GB
M2 · 16GB · 2022
86
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 1TB SSD · Silver lands at 86 and MacBook Air 13 M2 · 16GB at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 1TB SSD · Silver if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Pick MacBook Air 13 M2 · 16GB if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 1TB SSD · Silver 86
vs 86 MacBook Air 13 M2 · 16GB
Score breakdown
LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 1TB SSD · Silver
86 cpu 86
gpu 81
display 86
battery 76
portability 89
MacBook Air 13 M2 · 16GB
86 cpu 86
gpu 81
display 86
battery 76
portability 89
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 1TB SSD · Silver | MacBook Air 13 M2 · 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ Core Ultra 7 | M2 |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Storage | 1TB SSD | — |
| Color | Silver | — |
LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 1TB SSD · Silver
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
MacBook Air 13 M2 · 16GB
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 1TB SSD · Silver vs MacBook Air 13 M2 · 16GB
Which is better, LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 1TB SSD · Silver or MacBook Air 13 M2 · 16GB? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 1TB SSD · Silver worth the price? +
At $2,199, LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 1TB SSD · Silver delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in portability.
Is MacBook Air 13 M2 · 16GB worth the price? +
At $999, MacBook Air 13 M2 · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in portability.
Does LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 1TB SSD · Silver or MacBook Air 13 M2 · 16GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.