LG gram 16 or MacBook Air 15?
The gram gives you a 16-inch screen at 1.19 kg, which nothing else in this catalogue does. The cost is chassis rigidity and a $200 premium over the Air 15. If the large-and-light combination is the whole reason you are shopping, the gram is the only answer; otherwise the Air is the better machine.
Prices checked August 27, 2026. We hold no affiliate links, so this page earns nothing whichever one you buy.
$1,499.99
LG LG gram 16
Take the gram 16 if you want the biggest screen you can carry and accept some flex in the lid.
$1,299
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Take the Air 15 if 15 inches is enough — it is more solid, quieter and cheaper.
Rows in red are where they actually differ
| LG LG gram 16 | Apple MacBook Air 15-inch | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499.99 | $1,299 |
| Price basis | manufacturer's own store | manufacturer's own store |
| Configuration | Base configuration, 16-inch | Apple M5, 16 GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD |
| Chip | Intel Core Ultra 7 (2026 series) | Apple M5 (10-core CPU) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (integrated) | Apple M5 10-core GPU (integrated) |
| Memory | 16 GB, soldered | 16 GB, soldered |
| Storage | 512 GB, upgradeable | 512 GB, soldered |
| Display | 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS, 350 nits | 15.3-inch 2880 x 1864 IPS, 500 nits |
| Weight | 1.19 kg | 1.51 kg |
| System | Windows | macOS |
| Ports | Thunderbolt, USB-A, HDMI, 3.5 mm headphone jack | Thunderbolt, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
LG LG gram 16
- The 2-in-1 version unless you draw — it adds weight and glass for a hinge you will not use.
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- AppleCare if you already have a card or renter's policy that covers accidental damage.
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