LG Gram Pro 16 vs LG Gram Style 14 2023 Comparison

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LG Gram Pro 16 vs LG Gram Style 14 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Gram Pro 16 and Gram Style 14 2023, two laptops by LG. LG Gram Pro 16 was introduced to market in February 2024 and LG Gram Style 14 2023 was launched in January 2023. There is 13 months difference between Gram Pro 16 and Gram Style 14 2023 so it would still give an advantage to younger Gram Pro 16.

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Gram Pro 16 and Gram Style 14 2023 are members of LG's Gram series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

LG Gram Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
LG Gram Pro 17	July 2024	17.0"	379.4 x 265.4 x 12.9-14.6 mm	1.29 kg (2.84 lbs)
LG Gram Pro 16	February 2024	16.0"	357.7 x 251.6 x 13.0-14.4 mm	1.27 kg (2.8 lbs)
LG Gram 16 2024	December 2023	16.0"	355.1 x 242.3 x 16.8-17.8 mm	1.19 kg (2.62 lbs)
LG Gram 14 2024	December 2023	14.0"	312 x 214.3 x 15.7-16.9 mm	1.12 kg (2.47 lbs)
LG Gram 15 2024	December 2023	15.6"	356.27 x 223.4 x 16.95 mm	1.29 kg (2.84 lbs)
LG Gram 17 2024	December 2023	17.0"	378.8 x 258.8 x 17.8-18.8 mm	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)
LG Gram 14 2023	January 2023	14.0"	312 x 213.9 x 16.8 mm	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)
LG Gram 2-in-1 14 2023	January 2023	14.0"	314 x 219.5 x 16.75 mm	1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of LG Gram Pro 16 and LG Gram Style 14 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

LG Gram Pro 16 Key Specs

Launched in February 2024
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
357.7 x 251.6 x 13.0-14.4 mm (14.08 x 9.91 x 0.51-0.57 inches)
Weight: 1.27 kg (2.8 lbs)

LG Gram Style 14 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1360P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
8GB Ram
311.6 x 213.9 x 15.9 mm (12.27 x 8.42 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Gram Pro 16 and Gram Style 14 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose LG Gram Pro 16 over LG Gram Style 14 2023

Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	4.3-7.1 TFLOPS vs 1.69 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.1	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose LG Gram Style 14 2023 over LG Gram Pro 16

Weight	0.99 kg vs 1.27 kg	0.28 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.3% vs ~82.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.1 mm vs 6.5 mm	1.4 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 189 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 2560 x 1600 pixels	Higher pixel count screen

Common Strengths of LG Gram Style 14 2023 and LG Gram Pro 16

Launch Dates	February 2024 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
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
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
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 LG Gram Style 14 2023 and LG Gram Pro 16

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

LG Gram Pro 16 vs LG Gram Style 14 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the LG Gram Pro 16 and the LG Gram Style 14 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.27 kg (2.8 lbs)	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)
Surface Area	900 cm2 (139.5 inches2)	667 cm2 (103.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.5%	~85.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.5 mm	~5.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.08 kg/inch	0.07 kg/inch
	0.176 lbs/inch	0.154 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	White, Black

Comparison of the LG Gram Pro 16 and the LG Gram Style 14 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Gram Pro 16 weighs 1.27 kg (2.8 lbs), whereas the Gram Style 14 2023 weighs 0.99 kg (2.18 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 Pro 16 1.27 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

LG Gram Style 14 2023 0.99 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

LG Gram Pro 16 14.40 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

LG Gram Style 14 2023 15.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 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 LG Gram Pro 16 is 0.08 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the LG Gram Style 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

LG Gram Pro 16 vs LG Gram Style 14 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Intel Core i7 1360P
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (7-	12
Number of Threads	18	16
L3 Cache	18 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1899
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14856	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 LG Gram Pro 16 and LG Gram Style 14 2023.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 1360P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1343 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS	1.690 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	128 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	2048	768
TMUs	64	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. LG Gram Pro 16 has a FLOPS value of 4.3-7.1 TFLOPS whereas the LG Gram Style 14 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.69 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the LG Gram Pro 16 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	7467 MHz	6000 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Gram Pro 16 and the Gram Style 14 2023, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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.

LLM Category	LG Gram Pro 16	LG Gram Style 14" (2023)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ 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.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	77 Wh 90 Wh	72 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 / 90 W	65 W
Cable Length	2 meters

Moreover, the Gram Pro 16 boasts a larger battery capacity of 77 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Gram Style 14 2023's72 Wh.

Battery Comparison

LG Gram Pro 16 77 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

LG Gram Style 14 2023 72 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Gram Pro 16 and the Gram Style 14 2023 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
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.

LG Gram Pro 16 vs LG Gram Style 14 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the LG Gram Pro 16 and LG Gram Style 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. Gram Pro 16 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Gram Style 14 2023 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Gram Pro 16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Gram Style 14 2023's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Gram Style 14 2023 features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

LG Gram Pro 16 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

LG Gram Style 14 2023 243 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Gram Pro 16 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both Gram Pro 16 and Gram Style 14 2023 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

LG Gram Pro 16 400 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

LG Gram Style 14 2023 400 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

LG Gram Pro 16 vs LG Gram Style 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 Gram Pro 16 and Gram Style 14 2023 have USB-A ports. Gram Pro 16 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Gram Style 14 2023 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Gram Pro 16 and Gram Style 14 2023 feature 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
Both Gram Pro 16 and Gram Style 14 2023 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Gram Pro 16 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Gram Style 14 2023 does not have an HDMI port.

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 Pro 16 and Gram Style 14 2023 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Gram Pro 16 and Gram Style 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	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No