Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro vs LG Gram 14 2023 Comparison

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Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro vs LG Gram 14 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing MagicBook X 14 Pro and Gram 14 2023, two laptops from Honor and LG. Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro was introduced to market in August 2023 and LG Gram 14 2023 was launched in January 2023. There is only 7 months difference between MagicBook X 14 Pro and Gram 14 2023 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro and LG Gram 14 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro Key Specs

Launched in August 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
GPU: Radeon 780M
16GB Ram
313.2 x 221.6 x 15.9 mm (12.33 x 8.72 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.34 kg (2.95 lbs)

LG Gram 14 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1360P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
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)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how MagicBook X 14 Pro and Gram 14 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro over LG Gram 14 2023

Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2240 x 1400 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	8.12 TFLOPS vs 1.69 TFLOPS	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.1	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose LG Gram 14 2023 over Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro

Weight	0.99 kg vs 1.34 kg	0.35 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.2% vs ~81.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.3 mm vs 5.8 mm	0.5 mm thinner bezels
Max Brightness	350 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
HDMI Version	2.0 vs 1.4	Better HDMI connectivity
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $1200-1600	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of LG Gram 14 2023 and Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro

Launch Dates	August 2023 vs January 2023	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
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of LG Gram 14 2023 and Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro vs LG Gram 14 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro and the LG Gram 14 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.34 kg (2.95 lbs)	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)
Surface Area	694 cm2 (107.5 inches2)	667 cm2 (103.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.9%	~85.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.8 mm	~5.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.07 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.154 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Black

Comparison of the Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro and the LG Gram 14 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

MagicBook X 14 Pro weighs 1.34 kg (2.95 lbs), whereas the Gram 14 2023 weighs 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro 1.34 kg

LG Gram 14 2023 0.99 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro 15.90 mm

LG Gram 14 2023 16.80 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 mm

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 Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the LG Gram 14 2023 is 0.07 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
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro vs LG Gram 14 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS Intel Core i5 13500H	Intel Core i7 1360P
Base Frequency	3.8 GHz	2.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.1 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	8	12
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 780M	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1895	1838
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	13737	10754
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1689	1899
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	16906	12375

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 Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro and LG Gram 14 2023.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 1360P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 780M	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1500 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2900 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	8.12 TFLOPS	1.690 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	System Shared
Memory Speed	6.4 Gbps	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	768	768
TMUs	48	48
ROPs	32	24

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. Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro has a FLOPS value of 8.12 TFLOPS whereas the LG Gram 14 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.69 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	6000 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the MagicBook X 14 Pro offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Gram 14 2023's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro

LG Gram 14 (2023)

Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B

✔Run smoothly.

Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B

✔Good performance.

✖Not supported.

Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B

✖Not supported.

Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B

✖Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	60 Wh	72 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W

On the other hand, the Gram 14 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 72 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the MagicBook X 14 Pro's 60 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro 60 Wh

LG Gram 14 2023 72 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the MagicBook X 14 Pro and the Gram 14 2023 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

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.

Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro vs LG Gram 14 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro and LG Gram 14 2023 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. Both MagicBook X 14 Pro and Gram 14 2023 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the MagicBook X 14 Pro is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Gram 14 2023's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MagicBook X 14 Pro features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro 189 ppi

LG Gram 14 2023 162 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both MagicBook X 14 Pro and Gram 14 2023 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Gram 14 2023 offers a higher maximum brightness of 350 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro 300 nits

LG Gram 14 2023 350 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Honor MagicBook X 14 Pro vs LG Gram 14 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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 MagicBook X 14 Pro and Gram 14 2023 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both MagicBook X 14 Pro and Gram 14 2023 have USB Type-C ports. MagicBook X 14 Pro has 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Gram 14 2023 has 2x 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
Gram 14 2023 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. MagicBook X 14 Pro does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both MagicBook X 14 Pro and Gram 14 2023 feature an HDMI port. MagicBook X 14 Pro offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Gram 14 2023 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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
Gram 14 2023 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. MagicBook X 14 Pro does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both MagicBook X 14 Pro and Gram 14 2023 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	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No