LG Gram 14 2022 vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro Comparison

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LG Gram 14 2022

14 inches | April 2022

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Size 9.5

Display 4

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Framework Laptop 13 Pro

13.5 inches | April 2026

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Size 7

Display 7.5

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LG Gram 14 2022 vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Gram 14 2022 and Laptop 13 Pro, two laptops from LG and Framework. LG Gram 14 2022 was introduced to market in April 2022 and Framework Laptop 13 Pro was launched in April 2026. As you can see, Gram 14 2022 is 4 years older than Laptop 13 Pro. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of LG Gram 14 2022 and Framework Laptop 13 Pro before getting into our more detailed comparison.

LG Gram 14 2022 Key Specs

Launched in April 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
312 x 213.9 x 16.8 mm (12.28 x 8.42 x 0.66 inches)
Weight: 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)

Framework Laptop 13 Pro Key Specs

Launched in April 2026
13.5" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 325
GPU: Intel Xe3 Graphics
16GB Ram
296.63 x 228.98 x 15.85 mm (11.68 x 9.01 x 0.62 inches)
Weight: 1.41 kg (3.11 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Gram 14 2022 and Laptop 13 Pro compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose LG Gram 14 2022 over Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Weight	0.99 kg vs 1.41 kg	0.42 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.2% vs ~79.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.3 mm vs 5.7 mm	0.4 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.5 inches	Larger Screen Estate

Reasons to choose Framework Laptop 13 Pro over LG Gram 14 2022

Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	256 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1920 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	700 nits vs 350 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	2 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Replaceable Battery	Yes vs No	Easily replace the battery when needed
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.1	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-A Ports	4x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	4x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Better HDMI connectivity
Display Port	Yes vs No	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Touchpad Size	12.4 x 7.0 cm vs 11.1 x 6.9 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Common Strengths of Framework Laptop 13 Pro and LG Gram 14 2022

Launch Dates	April 2022 vs April 2026	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs LPDDR5X	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Framework Laptop 13 Pro and LG Gram 14 2022

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

LG Gram 14 2022 vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the LG Gram 14 2022 and the Framework Laptop 13 Pro.

Physical Specs
Weight	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)	1.41 kg (3.11 lbs)
Surface Area	667 cm2 (103.4 inches2)	679 cm2 (105.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~85.2%	~79.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.3 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.07 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.154 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Black	Black

Comparison of the LG Gram 14 2022 and the Framework Laptop 13 Pro External Dimensions

Weight

Gram 14 2022 weighs 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs), whereas the Laptop 13 Pro weighs 1.41 kg (3.11 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

LG Gram 14 2022

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Thickness Comparison

LG Gram 14 2022

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the LG Gram 14 2022 is 0.07 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

LG Gram 14 2022 vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i7 1260P	Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
Base Frequency	1.7 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	12	8 (4P + 4E)
Number of Threads	16	8
L3 Cache	12 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel Xe3 Graphics
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	2 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the LG Gram 14 2022 and Framework Laptop 13 Pro.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1240P

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 325

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel Xe3 Graphics
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	2450 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	System Shared
Memory Speed	5.2 Gbps	9.6 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640
TMUs	40
ROPs	20

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. LG Gram 14 2022 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Framework Laptop 13 Pro ' has a FLOPS value of . If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the LG Gram 14 2022 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	9600 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No

The Laptop 13 Pro provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Gram 14 2022's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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BATTERY

BATTERY	72 Wh	74.4 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	Yes
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	-
Charge Power	65 W	100 W

On the other hand, the Laptop 13 Pro features a higher battery capacity of 74 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Gram 14 2022's 72 Wh.

Battery Comparison

LG Gram 14 2022

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

STORAGE
The Laptop 13 Pro offers a larger max storage capacity of 8 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Gram 14 2022's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

LG Gram 14 2022 vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the LG Gram 14 2022 and Framework Laptop 13 Pro since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Gram 14 2022 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Laptop 13 Pro has a smaller 13.5" display.The total usable screen area of the Gram 14 2022 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Laptop 13 Pro's total usable screen area is 543cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Laptop 13 Pro features a higher pixel density with 256 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

LG Gram 14 2022

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Refresh Rate
The Laptop 13 Pro offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Laptop 13 Pro offers a higher maximum brightness of 700 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

LG Gram 14 2022

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

LG Gram 14 2022 vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Laptop 13 Pro features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Gram 14 2022 (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Gram 14 2022 and Laptop 13 Pro have USB-A ports. Gram 14 2022 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Laptop 13 Pro has 4x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Gram 14 2022 and Laptop 13 Pro have USB Type-C ports. Gram 14 2022 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Laptop 13 Pro has 4x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Gram 14 2022 and Laptop 13 Pro are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Gram 14 2022 and Laptop 13 Pro feature an HDMI port. Gram 14 2022 offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Laptop 13 Pro offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Gram 14 2022 and Laptop 13 Pro come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Gram 14 2022 and Laptop 13 Pro are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.1	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	4x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	4x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	1x v2.1
VGA	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No