LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black
Core Ultra 7 · 16GB · 2024
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD
M3 Max · 32GB · 2023 · 512GB SSD
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black lands at 86 and MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD at 93. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Pick MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSDCPU + GPU muscle for demanding work
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD leads on cpu (93 vs 86).
Battery life
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSDUnplugged endurance for travel and campus
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD leads on battery (83 vs 76).
Portability
LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · BlackWeight, size, and carry-everywhere comfort
LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black leads on portability (89 vs 82).
Display
TiePanel quality for creative and media work
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · BlackSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $3,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black | MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ Core Ultra 7 | M3 Max |
| RAM | 16GB | ▲ 32GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Storage | 512GB SSD | 512GB SSD |
| Color | Black | — |
LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black vs MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD
Which is better, LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black or MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD? +
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black worth the price? +
At $1,999, LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in portability.
Is MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD worth the price? +
At $3,499, MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in cpu.
Does LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black or MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD 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.
Which is better for performance, LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black or MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD? +
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD — leads on cpu (93 vs 86). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.
Which is better for battery life, LG gram Pro 17 · 16GB · 512GB SSD · Black or MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD? +
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Max · 32GB · 512GB SSD — leads on battery (83 vs 76). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.