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Updated January 10, 2024·
Deciding between the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and the LG Gram 16 depends on your priorities. The Lenovo is more affordable and provides a larger screen, which is great for watching videos and multitasking, but it's heavier and has less battery life. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 is lighter and has a higher resolution screen, which can offer a crisper display and is more portable, but you will pay more for these premium features. So, if budget and screen size are your main concerns, the Lenovo may suit you, whereas if you value portability and screen quality and don't mind spending more, the LG Gram could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 16.
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" with its larger screen and ample RAM makes for a decent general-use laptop, bolstered by an AMD processor that handles day-to-day tasks well, although it's heavier and less portable. The LG Gram 16, on the other hand, offers a superior Intel CPU, double the RAM for more demanding multitasking, a higher resolution display, and boasts a long battery life in a remarkably lightweight design, making it highly portable but also more expensive.
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.5
5.8/10
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 17" is only fair.
The LG Gram 16 is better suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and superior Iris Xe graphics, which alongside its high-resolution display, enhances detail and accuracy in design work. Compared to this, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a fair AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and GPU, sufficient RAM, and a good screen, but it falls short in performance, making it less ideal for more demanding tasks. Additionally, the LG Gram boasts better portability and silent operation, factors that add to its appeal for professionals on the go.
Software Development
7.2
7.9
5.8/10
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 17" 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
6.7
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and LG Gram 16" have sufficient resolution and brightness for tasks like browsing and video streaming, ensuring a pleasant visual experience for general use. Both laptops offer a wide spectrum of colors that are beneficial for engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which could result in less smooth visuals where fast-paced scenes are common.
Battery
9.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$784
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a price of $784 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
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 17" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3's performance in gaming and 3D tasks is limited by its integrated Vega 7 graphics part of the Ryzen 5 CPU, which is less powerful compared to dedicated gaming GPUs; the LG Gram 16 also falls into the same category with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, limiting its capabilities for graphic-intensive tasks despite its better processor. Both laptops have standard screen refresh rates typically not optimized for the smoothness desired in gaming and 3D applications, albeit with good screen quality due to their IPS panels.
Content Creation
7.4
7.8
5.8/10
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 17" are both good for content creation.
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.
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 17" 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 17" and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$784 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.49 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.79" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | 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 | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 45 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 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 | 307 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
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Alex Iliev | December 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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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