The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is a more budget-friendly option, suitable for general use with satisfactory performance and battery life for day-to-day activities. However, it's less capable for intensive engineering tasks, 3D work, or machine learning projects. The LG Gram 17, although more expensive, offers a larger, higher-resolution display, superior battery life, and significantly better performance for demanding applications, making it a better choice for engineering, 3D rendering, and professional work. The LG Gram is very light for its size, enhancing portability despite its large screen. If portability and general use are your focus on a budget, the Lenovo is a reasonable option; if you require power and a larger display for more demanding tasks and can afford a higher price, the LG Gram is preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good portability
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
313.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The LG Gram 17 offers a more powerful CPU, significantly more RAM, and superior screen quality, which enhances overall performance and user experience for general use compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"; furthermore, its larger battery and lighter weight contribute to easier portability and longer usage times, despite its larger screen size.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.5/10
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the LG Gram 17 is somewhat better.
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
6.1/10
8.0/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The LG Gram 17 provides higher performance for engineering and design tasks due to its more powerful CPU, substantially higher RAM, and advanced integrated graphics, coupled with a larger and higher-resolution display, which is preferable for detail-intensive work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.4/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is good.
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
7.1/10
8.2/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is good.
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
6.4/10
7.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 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" has a resolution and brightness that meet the needs of general users, but the screen may not be vibrant enough for complex engineering and design tasks that require a wide color gamut, nor does it have a high refresh rate for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The LG Gram 17 offers a larger, higher-resolution display with better brightness, which is great for both general use and professional design work where color accuracy is key, but its standard refresh rate isn't ideal for the split-second reactions needed in high-end gaming or 3D rendering. While both laptops deliver suitable performance for everyday tasks and professional work, those interested in gaming or 3D modeling may find the screens lacking compared to specialized gaming machines with faster refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 17 has 11 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
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a price of $490 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" to have very good portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
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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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