LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) vs Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max
Between the Gram Pro 17 (2024) and MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max, the Gram Pro 17 (2024) comes out ahead in refresh rate and screen size, while the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max wins on ram and claimed battery life. Overall, the Gram Pro 17 (2024) scores 73.5 and the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max scores 77.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.5 vs 77.3), but the 3.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Gram Pro 17 (2024) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, screen size, weight.
Pick the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max 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 ram, claimed battery life, battery, among others.
Both ship with comparable storage, cpu cores, backlit keyboard, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 4.94% more. 17 " vs 16.2 ".
- ▲Weight — 0.65 kg less. 1.49 vs 2.14.
Why Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max wins
- ▲RAM — 125.00% more. 36 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Claimed battery life — 33.33% more. 24 h vs 18 h.
- ▲Battery — 11.11% more. 100 Wh vs 90 Wh.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 1.00 more. 3 vs 2.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.49 kglead | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | 12.4 mmlead | 16.8 mm |
| Build material | magnesium | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | true | true |
Display
| Spec | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 17 "lead | 16.2 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | OLEDlead |
Performance
| Spec | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M4 Max |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| GPUⓘ | NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop | Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 36 GBlead |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 90 Wh | 100 Whlead |
| 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 16 M4 Max?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max claims up to 24 hours — 18h vs 24h.
Which is lighter, Gram Pro 17 (2024) or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max?+
Gram Pro 17 (2024) is lighter at 1.49 kg vs 2.14 kg.
Which has more RAM, Gram Pro 17 (2024) or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max offers 36GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, Gram Pro 17 (2024) or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max has an OLED display; Gram Pro 17 (2024) uses IPS.
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