LG Gram 16vsMSI Prestige 14

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

LG
LG Gram 16
Gram 16

Quick Stats

The LG Gram 16's performance is sufficient for everyday tasks, but lacking in demanding ones.
The LG Gram 16 boasts exceptional build quality, balancing strength and portability with a sleek, minimalist design effectively.
The LG Gram 16's display is serviceable, but lacks brightness and vibrancy at a premium price point overall.
The LG Gram 16 features a lightweight design and portable external monitor option for improved productivity.
MSI
MSI Prestige 14
Prestige 14

Quick Stats

The MSI Prestige 14's performance falls short of expectations due to mediocre CPU and GPU capabilities overall.
The MSI Prestige 14's premium build quality is its standout feature, offering excellent durability and aesthetics overall.
The MSI Prestige 14's display is perfect for everyday tasks with sufficient resolution and color accuracy.
The MSI Prestige 14 features impressive specs, including Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
LG Gram 16
Winner
#70
MSI Prestige 14
#71
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
LG Gram 16
#566
MSI Prestige 14
#375
Winner
Display
LG Gram 16
#279
Winner
MSI Prestige 14
#291
Performance
LG Gram 16
#255
Winner
MSI Prestige 14
#359
Build
LG Gram 16
#75
Winner
MSI Prestige 14
#339
Features
LG Gram 16
#585
MSI Prestige 14
#132
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
LG LG Gram 16
MSI MSI Prestige 14
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1260P
Intel Core i9-13900H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 (Laptop)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

LG Gram 16

Strengths

The laptop is super lightweight and has a comfortable keyboard and trackpad.
It doesn't get warm to the touch while using it, making it ideal for casual use like browsing the web or working on office documents.
Battery life is really good, with 60% remaining after 4 hours of Netflix video playback over Wi-Fi.
The laptop's performance is fine for casual tasks like browsing and office work, even if it's not great for intensive tasks.
The external 16-in monitor (LG Grand plus view) matches perfectly with the laptop's display, making it a great addition to give more usable screen space.
Priced at $1,300 for the model with 1 TB of storage, it's a strong option for a certain type of user who values portability and comfort.

Weaknesses

The laptop doesn't perform well enough for its price range, especially in intensive tasks like gaming or video editing.
The screen lacks brightness, making it hard to take advantage of the large 16-in display to see more content on the screen.
Fan noise is noticeable even in normal fan mode, and can be distracting in quiet environments.
Running the laptop on 'no noise' mode heavily throttles its performance, making it unusable for most tasks.
The CPU core temperatures don't hit 100°C during intensive tasks, which might limit its performance potential.
If you plan to do anything intensive with this laptop, it's not a good choice, as it will throttle its performance to stay cool.

MSI Prestige 14

Strengths

The webcam is clear and has good quality.
This laptop falls into category number two, balance Middle Ground laptop that has a dedicated graphics card hard for me to do occasional renderings in
It would be great for graphic design and video editing as long as it's not color critical due to the display
The performance series CPU is doing some leg work and v-ray shows significantly better results than 9th gen i7 in desktop or 11th gen i7 in a laptop
This laptop would be excellent for Revit, with many tasks being CPU bound
It has a good display size of 14 inches which is quite appealing to those who find the 13 inch too small and 15 too big
MSI's website has had it on sale for 11.99 dollars for quite some time now
The MSRP of this laptop is 1499 US Dollars, making it a reasonable purchase

Weaknesses

The RTX 3050 GPU struggles to keep up with other GPUs if the laptop was equipped with more vram or better GPUs like 3060
The display size, while good, may be too small for some users and too big for others
The battery life is only around 4 hours, which may not be enough for heavy users
The CPU-bound renderings in V-ray show significantly slower results than desktops with the same CPU
The GPU performance in benchmarks like Enscape shows it struggling to keep up with other laptops or better GPUs
Having a dedicated graphics card makes occasional renderings possible, but not frequent ones
It may be considered too weak for users who frequently do renderings or heavy GPU work
Read Full Reviews

LG Gram 16

The LG Gram 16 is a laptop that promises to deliver on its name, with a lightweight and compact design. However, beneath its sleek exterior lies a more nuanced performance profile. While it excels in casual use, such as browsing the web and working on office documents, its capabilities are limited when pushed to do more intensive tasks. This review will explore whether the Gram 16's strengths outweigh its weaknesses, making it a worthwhile purchase for users with specific needs.

MSI Prestige 14

In this review, we'll delve into the performance and features of the MSI Prestige 14, a laptop designed for creators. With an Intel i7-1260P CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, and 16GB of DDR4 RAM, it's geared towards those who need a balance between power and portability. We'll put its capabilities to the test with various tasks, including rendering, video editing, and graphic design, to see if it lives up to its promise as a reliable creative workhorse.

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