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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a lightweight and highly portable laptop with longer battery life and a larger, sharper display, the LG Gram 16 is an excellent option for professionals who also need strong performance for general use and engineering tasks. However, it comes at a higher cost. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is more budget-friendly and offers a solid performance for general use, though it has shorter battery life, and its smaller screen and lower resolution don't match the LG Gram. Consider the Lenovo for cost-effective, everyday tasks, but choose the LG Gram for more demanding, intensive work along with the benefits of portability and screen quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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 overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
313.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.5
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3's AMD Ryzen 5 processor and integrated graphics are adequate for engineering tasks, but the LG Gram 16's more powerful Intel i7 processor and better graphics provide enhanced performance for demanding design work. While both laptops feature quality IPS displays, the LG Gram 16 offers a larger, higher-resolution screen which is beneficial for detail-oriented tasks, and it also has double the RAM of the Lenovo, making it more capable for complex engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.1
7.8
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
7.1
7.9
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for software development, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
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
6.4
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" offers an adequate display with satisfactory resolution and brightness for typical tasks like browsing and watching videos, which suffices for general use. However, its color range may not cover the wider gamuts needed for precise engineering and design work. The LG Gram 16 provides a sharper image and better brightness, enhancing the viewing experience for both everyday tasks and color-critical work, but gamers may find both laptops' screens lacking in the high refresh rates necessary for smooth, fast-paced gaming visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 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.
Cost
$490
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a price of $490 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.4
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" with its AMD Ryzen integrated graphics and a standard refresh rate provides a fair gaming and 3D experience within its price range, but won't excel at high performance gaming. The LG Gram 16 offers a bump in graphics performance with Intel Iris Xe graphics and boasts a higher resolution and screen quality, making it suitable for casual gaming and everyday 3D tasks while also being lighter and slimmer for portability.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 16 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$490 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.1 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.49" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 45 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 313 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
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Marvin Gollor | February 2023
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
LG Gram 16
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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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