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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is less expensive and offers good performance for general use, with a reasonable battery life, and is equipped with a dedicated graphics card suitable for light gaming and some 3D tasks. It's slightly heavier and has less storage and memory than the LG Gram 17. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 is more expensive but provides double the storage and memory, and has an exceptionally lightweight build, enhancing its portability. It delivers better performance for engineering tasks, but for gaming or 3D work, it relies on integrated graphics, which is less powerful than the Lenovo's dedicated GPU. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- 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
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The LG Gram 17 shines in general use due to its larger screen, more RAM, and significantly lighter weight making it highly portable, alongside a longer-lasting battery and superior heat management, which enhances user comfort during extended use. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, while still good for general use, offers less RAM and screen size, higher weight which impacts portability, and less optimal heat management, albeit with a stronger GPU for more graphically intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is well-suited for engineering and design tasks due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card which outperforms the integrated graphics on the LG Gram 17, and while both laptops have high-resolution IPS displays, the IdeaPad has the advantage of a higher screen refresh rate. However, the LG Gram 17 has double the storage space, more RAM which is great for multitasking and resource-intensive tasks, and offers better portability due to its lighter weight, although both laptops offer quality keyboards and sufficiently good speakers for general use.
Content Creation
7.5
8.4
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4
8.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
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 Pro 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
7.8
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and LG Gram 17 both have higher resolution and brightness, providing sharp and vibrant displays suitable for general use and detailed work required in engineering and design. These laptops cover a wider range of color gamuts, which ensures accurate color representation for professional creative work such as photo editing, graphic design, and video production. However, their screens have lower refresh rates, making them less ideal for gaming and 3D rendering where smoother motion and quicker screen updates are key for an immersive experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and LG Gram 17 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$860
$2,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $860 and the LG Gram 17 costs $2,100.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.5
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a modest GPU and standard screen refresh rate which may not handle intensive gaming and 3D applications as smoothly, while the LG Gram 17 features a more powerful GPU and higher refresh rate, providing a better experience for such tasks, albeit with potentially higher cost and less battery efficiency. Screen quality on both is adequate with the LG Gram 17 leading slightly, offering clearer and more vibrant visuals that complement its gaming performance, although the CPU on both should handle general tasks effectively.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$860 | $2,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 | 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 5 Pro
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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