Between the Gram Pro 17 (2024) and MacBook Pro 14 M5, the Gram Pro 17 (2024) comes out ahead in storage and cpu cores, while the MacBook Pro 14 M5 wins on claimed battery life and thunderbolt ports. Overall, the Gram Pro 17 (2024) scores 73.5 and the MacBook Pro 14 M5 scores 61.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Gram Pro 17 (2024) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Gram Pro 17 (2024) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, cpu cores, battery, among others.
Pick the MacBook Pro 14 M5 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are claimed battery life, thunderbolt ports, panel type.
Both ship with comparable ram, backlit keyboard, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Gram Pro 17 (2024) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
- ▲CPU cores — 60.00% more. 16 vs 10.
- ▲Battery — 25.00% more. 90 Wh vs 72 Wh.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 19.72% more. 17 " vs 14.2 ".
- ▲Weight — 0.06 kg less. 1.49 vs 1.55.
Why Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5 wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 33.33% more. 24 h vs 18 h.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 1.00 more. 3 vs 2.
- ▲Panel type: Mini-LED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.49 kglead | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 12.4 mmlead | 15.5 mm |
| Build material | magnesium | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | true | true |
Display
| Spec | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 17 "lead | 14.2 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | Mini-LEDlead |
Performance
| Spec | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M5 |
| CPU cores | 16lead | 10 |
| GPUⓘ | NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop | Apple M5 10-core GPU |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GBlead | 512 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 90 Whlead | 72 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 18 h | 24 hlead |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 3lead |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2 | 3lead |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Gram Pro 17 (2024) or MacBook Pro 14 M5?+
MacBook Pro 14 M5 claims up to 24 hours — 18h vs 24h.
Which is lighter, Gram Pro 17 (2024) or MacBook Pro 14 M5?+
Gram Pro 17 (2024) is lighter at 1.49 kg vs 1.55 kg.
Which has an OLED display, Gram Pro 17 (2024) or MacBook Pro 14 M5?+
Neither model has an OLED display.
Spec-level deep dives
More from the same brands
vsMars is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more.