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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is a more affordable option with a Ryzen 7 processor that provides good performance for everyday tasks and light productivity work. Its 15.6-inch display offers portability while still delivering a decent screen size. However, the LG Gram 17 offers a larger 17-inch display with a higher resolution, making it better for multitasking and media consumption, and it includes an Intel i7 processor that is powerful for more strenuous tasks. The LG Gram is also noted for its exceptionally lightweight design despite its larger screen, which gives it an advantage in portability. The tradeoff here is that the Lenovo is more budget-friendly, while the LG Gram commands a higher price for its larger screen, increased performance, and lighter weight. Additionally, the LG Gram has a longer battery life and a more premium build quality, which further justify its higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
- Very good keyboard
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 speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
341.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good.
The LG Gram 17 offers a larger, higher resolution screen with better color coverage and is lighter, making it more portable and better for high-quality visuals, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" features a capable processor but has a smaller screen and lesser RAM, which while still good for general use, might not handle multitasking and demanding applications as smoothly as the LG Gram 17. Additionally, while both have long battery life, the larger battery capacity and lighter design of the LG Gram 17 contribute to its suitability for extended use on the go.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.0
6.8/10
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 5 15" is only fair.
The LG Gram 17 outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for engineering and design largely because it has a more powerful CPU and four times the RAM, providing smoother operation for demanding tasks, alongside a higher resolution and larger screen that offers better screen quality. Though the IdeaPad is lighter, enhancing portability, its lesser CPU and RAM, coupled with a smaller, lower resolution display, make it less suitable for intensive engineering software and detailed design work compared to the LG Gram 17.
Content Creation
7.3
8.4
6.8/10
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 5 15" 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
7.3
8.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
6.5
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
341.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers an adequate display for everyday tasks with its resolution and brightness levels, but its color range is limited which hampers engineering and design work that relies on color accuracy. The LG Gram 17 boasts a higher resolution and better color accuracy, making it suitable for professional design tasks, but like the Lenovo, it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. Both the Lenovo and LG Gram have panels that don't prioritize the high refresh rates required for smooth 3D and gaming experiences.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and LG Gram 17 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$690
$2,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a price of $690 and the LG Gram 17 costs $2,100.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.5
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 17, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, offers better gaming and 3D experience than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5, which has the Vega 8 GPU integrated into its Ryzen processor. Although both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the higher screen resolution and larger display of the LG Gram 17 contribute to a more immersive and visually appealing gaming experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" both have good portability.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $2,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.08 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.18" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 341 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
LG Gram 17
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"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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