For general use, go for the HP 14" Laptop if you're looking for an affordable option with solid performance and good battery life; however, it's heavier and bulkier. If you prioritize a larger, high-resolution screen, longer battery life, and a lighter build, the LG Gram 16 is better, but it comes at a higher price. The HP is fine for everyday tasks, while the LG Gram, with its superior processor and more RAM, handles more intensive engineering and 3D tasks much better, along with providing better speaker and webcam quality, but neither is ideal for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 16.
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop has a lesser capable CPU and half the RAM of the LG Gram 16, making the latter better for multitasking and more demanding applications. Additionally, the LG Gram's larger, higher-resolution display offers better screen quality, and its significantly longer battery life coupled with lighter weight makes it more portable.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
7.5/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop's AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Vega 7 GPU offer fair performance for engineering and design tasks, supported by 8GB of RAM and a standard Full HD screen; however, the LG Gram 16 boosts performance with a more powerful Intel i7 CPU, Iris Xe graphics, double the RAM at 16GB, and a larger, higher-resolution display, making it more suitable for demanding engineering and design work. Though both are portable with the HP being slightly heavier, the LG Gram 16 excels in portability due to its larger battery and lighter build.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.8/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.8/10
7.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 14" Laptop's screen may not provide the most vibrant colors or sharpest details, suitable for tasks like web browsing and document editing, but it lacks the wide color gamut necessary for precise engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate hampers smooth visuals critical for 3D gaming. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 offers a higher resolution and brightness, enhancing the viewing experience for general use and providing the color accuracy needed for engineering and design, but its still lower refresh rate falls short for gaming, where fluid motion is key. Neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D applications due to their screens, but for general use and professional design tasks, the LG Gram 16 provides a better visual experience.
Battery
8.5 Hours
15.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.0/10
The LG Gram 16 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$418
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
About LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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