Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 vs LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop (2026)

✍️ By the 247Verdict Editorial Team📅 Updated 05 October 2026

Which is better? We compared both on score, owner ratings, pros and cons.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3

9.2/10 Excellent

4.7★ (3,600 owners)

M3 chip, 15.3" Liquid Retina, 18hr battery, 1.51kg, fanless. The big-screen MacBook Air.

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LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop

9.0/10 Excellent

4.4★ (2,800 owners)

17" IPS, Core Ultra 7, 1.35kg, MIL-SPEC, 80Wh, Thunderbolt 4. Lightest 17-inch laptop.

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At a Glance

	Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3	LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop
247Verdict Score	9.2/10	9.0/10
Owner Rating	4.7★ (3,600)	4.4★ (2,800)
Verdict	Excellent	Excellent
Battery	18 hours	80Wh (10+ hours)
Weight	1.51kg	1.35kg (lightest 17-inch)

Quick Verdict

Both are strong choices, but the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 edges ahead with a 9.2/10 vs 9.0/10. M3 chip, 15.3" Liquid Retina, 18hr battery, 1.51kg, fanless. The big-screen MacBook Air. That said, the LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop is worth considering if 17" IPS, Core Ultra 7, 1.35kg, MIL-SPEC, 80Wh, Thunderbolt 4. Lightest 17-inch laptop. Check the current price on Amazon →

Pros & Cons Side by Side

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3

15.3-inch Liquid Retina display provides significantly more working space than 13-inch for coding, design and documents
M3 performance identical to 13-inch MacBook Air — same battery life, same silence, bigger screen
18-hour battery handles extended travel days without charger anxiety
Fanless design maintains silence even on demanding tasks unlike Intel alternatives
macOS Continuity: AirDrop, Universal Clipboard, iPhone mirroring, Handoff across Apple devices

£1,400 — £300 more than 13-inch MacBook Air M3 for screen size only
1.51kg is heavier than 13-inch at 1.24kg — noticeable daily commute difference
Same two-port limitation as 13-inch — hub required for USB-A or HDMI

LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop

1.35kg — lightest 17-inch laptop available, lighter than most 14-inch competitors
MIL-STD-810H certification at 17-inch — military durability testing in the largest mainstream laptop
80Wh battery delivers genuine 10+ hour runtime for a 17-inch panel
Thunderbolt 4 connects multiple 4K displays or fast external storage
17-inch IPS display provides the most screen real estate of any reviewed laptop

Core Ultra 7 battery trails Apple M3 efficiency for equivalent workloads
17-inch limits portability vs 13-14 inch alternatives for daily carry
IPS display less vibrant than OLED alternatives in the 14-inch category

FAQ

Which is better, Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 or LG Gram 17 (2024)?

Is the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 worth the extra cost?

Yes — Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 scores higher at 9.2/10 vs 9.0/10.

Who is the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 best suited to?

M3 chip, 15.3" Liquid Retina, 18hr battery, 1.51kg, fanless. The big-screen MacBook Air.

Who is the LG Gram 17 (2024) best suited to?

17" IPS, Core Ultra 7, 1.35kg, MIL-SPEC, 80Wh, Thunderbolt 4. Lightest 17-inch laptop.

What are the main downsides of each?

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3: £1,400 — £300 more than 13-inch MacBook Air M3 for screen size only; 1.51kg is heavier than 13-inch at 1.24kg — noticeable daily commute difference. LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop: Core Ultra 7 battery trails Apple M3 efficiency for equivalent workloads; 17-inch limits portability vs 13-14 inch alternatives for daily carry.

Do owner ratings agree with our verdict?

Largely, yes — Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 sits at 4.7★ from 3,600 verified Amazon owners, and LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop at 4.4★ from 2,800.

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