MacBook Air 11” 2015 vs. LG Gram 16 (2021): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Air 11” 2015 and LG Gram 16 (2021) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook Air 11” 2015 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 11” 2015 is better than LG Gram 16 (2021).
MacBook Air 11” 2015 weighed 2.38 pounds, 10% lighter than the 2.62 pounds LG Gram 16 (2021).
Weight | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
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Pound | 2.38 lbs. | 2.62 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.08 kg | 1.19 kg |
LG Gram 16 (2021) Pros
Reasons that LG Gram 16 (2021) is better than MacBook Air 11” 2015.
2021 vs. 2015
Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside LG Gram 16 (2021) has a 191% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-5650U inside MacBook Air 11” 2015.
LG Gram 16 (2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Air 11” 2015. It supports up to 16GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook Air 11” 2015.
LG Gram 16 (2021) supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Air 11” 2015. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Air 11” 2015.
LG Gram 16 (2021) has a 16-inch screen size 37% larger than the 11.6-inch MacBook Air 11” 2015.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook Air 11” 2015 Price | ||
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Early 2015 Apple MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $229.82 $285.00 19% OFF | ||
Apple Macbook Air MJVM2LL/A Intel i5 1.6GHz 8GB 128GB (Renewed) By Apple $225.56 $239.00 6% OFF | ||
Apple MacBook Air MJVP2LL/A 11.6-Inch 256GB Laptop (Renewed) By Apple $255.00 | ||
LG Gram 16 2021 Z90P Price | ||
LG gram (2022) Laptop 16Z90Q 16" Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11, Black By LG $699.99 $804.07 13% OFF | ||
LG gram 16” Lightweight Laptop, Intel 13th Gen Core i7 Evo Platform, Windows 11 Home, NVIDIA RTX3050 4GB GPU, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Black By LG $1,496.99 | ||
LG Gram 16T90P - 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) 2-in-1 Lightweight Touch Display Laptop, Intel evo with 11th gen Core i7 1165G7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD, 21 Hours Battery, Thunderbolt 4, Black - 2021 By LG Electronics $879.95 |
Availability | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Released | 2015 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced and available on February 11, 2021. |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Dimensions | 11.8” x 7.56” x 0.11 - 0.68” (300 mm x 192 mm x 3 - 17 mm) | 14.01 x 9.58 x 0.66” (355.9 x 243.4 x 16.8 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.38 pounds (1.08 kg) | 2.62 lbs (1,190 g) |
Colors | Silver | White Silver Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Size | 11.6 Inches | 16 Inches |
Info |
| 16-inch WQXGA+ IPS 2560 x 1600 16:10 60Hz 99% DCI-P3 (Min 95%) Non-touch |
Ports | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
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Memory | 4GB Configurable to 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB 16GB Dual-channel 4266 MHz LPDDR4X MemoryOn-board memory |
Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. | 256GB 512GB NVMe™ SSD.2 x M.2 NVMe Slots. |
Connectivity | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Battery | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Size | 38 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 80 Wh (4-Cell Lithium-ion Battery) |
Battery Life |
| Up to 22 hours Tested with MobileMark® 2014 |
Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | - |
Software | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
OS | Shipped with OS X El Capitan | Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Safari Mail Messages FaceTime Calendar Notes App Store iTunes iBooks Maps Contacts Reminders | LG Control Center LG Update Center LG Reader Mode DTS-X Ultra Virtoo LG Power Manager |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). |
Audio |
| Stereo Speakers 2.0W x 2 Max 5W (Smart Amp) DTS:X Ultra |
Misc | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Sensors | - | Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button |
Security | - |
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Warranty | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook Air comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775. | 1 year parts and labor |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook Air 11” 2015 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Air 11” 2015, a 11.6-inch machine, in early-2015. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-5650U with a boost clock speed up to 3.10 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 6000 (48 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 16-inch Gram 16 was introduced by LG about six years later in early-2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz).Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The MacBook Air 11” 2015 has a 11.6-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 16-inch LG Gram 16 (2021). In addition, The MacBook Air 11” 2015 weighs 2.38 lbs. about 10% lighter than the 2.62 lbs. LG Gram 16 (2021). Moreover, measured at 11.8” x 7.56” x 0.68”, the MacBook Air 11” 2015 is much more portable than the LG Gram 16 (2021) at 14.01” x 9.58” x 0.66”.
Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the MacBook Air 11” 2015 supports up to 8GB 1600 MHz LPDDR3 memory.
For LG Gram 16 (2021), it supports up to 16GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Unlike MacBook Air 11” 2015, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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