Comparison guide
MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) vs LG Gram Pro 16 (2024): which should you choose?
MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) and LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Memory: 24 GB on the MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) against 16 GB on the LG Gram Pro 16 (2024). Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-06-20 · 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.
- MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro): The pro 14-inch — M4 Pro performance, a bright mini-LED screen, and all-day battery.
- 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 MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) 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 | MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory | 24 GB AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 16 GB AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -33.3% |
| Weight | 1.6 kg AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 1.29 kg AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -19.4% |
| Battery capacity | 72.4 Wh AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 77 Wh AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +6.4% |
| Display brightness | 1600 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 400 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -75% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 144 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +20% |
| Thunderbolt/USB-C ports | 3 AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 2 AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -33.3% |
| Chipset | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Different |
| Color | Space Black | Obsidian Black | Different |
| Connectivity | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm, 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 | Apple M4 Pro 12-core CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16C/22T) | Different |
| GPU model | Apple M4 Pro 16-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | Different |
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 | Different |
| Panel | 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED 3024x1964 ProMotion | 16" OLED 2880x1800 144Hz | Different |
| Region | GLOBAL | GLOBAL | Same |
| Screen size | 14.2 in | 16 in | +12.7% |
| 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
7 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- Memory · MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) 24 GB, LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) 16 GB (-33.3%)
- Weight · LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) 1.29 kg, MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) 1.6 kg (-19.4%)
- Battery capacity · LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) 77 Wh, MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) 72.4 Wh (+6.4%)
- Display brightness · MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) 1600 nits, LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) 400 nits (-75%)
- Refresh rate · LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) 144 Hz, MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) 120 Hz (+20%)
- Storage · LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) 1024 GB, MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) 512 GB (+100%)
- Thunderbolt/USB-C ports · MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) 3, LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) 2 (-33.3%)
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.
- MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) · Apple · model number A3185 · 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
1 recorded field holds the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Region · GLOBAL
Who should choose MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)
MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) leads the table on Memory, Display brightness, Thunderbolt/USB-C ports. The pro 14-inch — M4 Pro performance, a bright mini-LED screen, and all-day battery.
Who should choose LG Gram Pro 16 (2024)
LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) leads the table on Weight, 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.
- MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) · 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.