Comparison guide
Framework Laptop 13 (2024) vs LG Gram Pro 16 (2024): which should you choose?
Framework Laptop 13 (2024) and LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Battery capacity: 77 Wh on the LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) against 61 Wh on the Framework Laptop 13 (2024). Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-06-19 · Updated: 2026-09-21
Laptops verdict
Undocumented scoring basis · overall score and upgrade ranking withheld. The table records stored representative configurations; confirm the configuration and price on the merchant page before buying.
- Framework Laptop 13 (2024): A laptop you repair and upgrade yourself — pick your ports, even swap the mainboard.
- LG Gram Pro 16 (2024): Gram, gone premium — a thinner, brighter OLED screen plus optional RTX graphics.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between Framework Laptop 13 (2024) and LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) starts with the real use case and the problem to solve, not with which product is newer. No independent laboratory test is implied.
Core specifications on one baseline
| Item | Framework Laptop 13 (2024) | LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory | 16 GB AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 16 GB AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | Same |
| Weight | 1.3 kg AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 1.29 kg AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -0.8% |
| Battery capacity | 61 Wh AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 77 Wh AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +26.2% |
| Display brightness | 500 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 400 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -20% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 144 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +140% |
| Thunderbolt/USB-C ports | 4 AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 2 AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -50% |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Same |
| Color | Silver | Obsidian Black | Different |
| Connectivity | 4x configurable USB-C expansion cards, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Different |
| CPU model | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16C/22T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16C/22T) | Same |
| GPU model | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | Different |
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 | Different |
| Panel | 13.5" IPS 2256x1504 | 16" OLED 2880x1800 144Hz | Different |
| Region | GLOBAL | GLOBAL | Same |
| Screen size | 13.5 in | 16 in | +18.5% |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | +100% |
12 of the 32 values in this table carry a source. The rest have no source on record, which is not the same as being wrong.
How to read Same, Different, No data, Unverified and Not applicable is documented on the configuration-level specification screen. If a condition you require is unknown, withhold the decision and match the exact model, sales region and configuration against the sources on that screen.
Differences recorded in the table
5 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- Battery capacity · LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) 77 Wh, Framework Laptop 13 (2024) 61 Wh (+26.2%)
- Display brightness · Framework Laptop 13 (2024) 500 nits, LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) 400 nits (-20%)
- Refresh rate · LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) 144 Hz, Framework Laptop 13 (2024) 60 Hz (+140%)
- Storage · LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) 1024 GB, Framework Laptop 13 (2024) 512 GB (+100%)
- Thunderbolt/USB-C ports · Framework Laptop 13 (2024) 4, LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) 2 (-50%)
The decision axes and the checking order for the whole category are on the Laptops comparison page.
The two products this comparison names
Match the listing against these models first. The recorded-field count is catalogue completeness, not product quality.
- Framework Laptop 13 (2024) · Framework · model number FRANGCP04 · released 2024 · recorded fields 16/16
- LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) · LG · model number 16Z90SP · released 2024 · recorded fields 16/16
Fields the two products share
4 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Memory · 16 GB
- Chipset · Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- CPU model · Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16C/22T)
- Region · GLOBAL
Who should choose Framework Laptop 13 (2024)
Framework Laptop 13 (2024) leads the table on Display brightness, Thunderbolt/USB-C ports. A laptop you repair and upgrade yourself — pick your ports, even swap the mainboard.
Who should choose LG Gram Pro 16 (2024)
LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) leads the table on Battery capacity, Refresh rate, Storage. Gram, gone premium — a thinner, brighter OLED screen plus optional RTX graphics.
How to read price and purchase availability
No merchant link is shown: neither product has an approved listing whose name and configuration match the catalogue, and AsKrs does not guess a destination.
- Framework Laptop 13 (2024) · No verified purchase link currently available
- LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) · No verified purchase link currently available
This comparison is built from published specifications and stored representative configurations. The use context, configuration checks, switching costs, and the scope and limits for Laptops are documented on the Laptops comparison page.