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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a laptop mainly for gaming or intensive engineering software, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro with its powerful graphics card is the better option; however, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 17. The LG Gram 17 is much lighter with longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and highly portable, but it's less suited for demanding tasks like gaming or 3D modeling because it lacks a dedicated graphics card. Overall, for performance-intensive tasks, choose the Lenovo; for portability and longer use on a single charge, go with the LG. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good.
The LG Gram 17 offers a lighter and thinner design making it significantly more portable compared to the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, coupled with a superior battery life suitable for extended use on the go. While both laptops have high-quality IPS displays, the LG Gram's larger screen and higher RAM make it very suitable for general use demanding multitasking, though the Legion 5 Pro's powerful CPU and dedicated GPU cater more towards performance-intensive tasks despite being less convenient for mobility.
Gaming and AI
8.4
6.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is excellent for gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card, which is robust for rendering, and a high refresh rate screen that offers a smoother visual experience. Conversely, the LG Gram 17, although suitable for gaming and 3D to some extent, is limited by its integrated graphics and a standard refresh rate screen, which are not as capable as the Legion's dedicated GPU and higher refresh rate for intense graphic tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.0
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is especially suited for engineering and design thanks to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and quality IPS screen which is necessary for intensive tasks requiring high performance. Meanwhile, the LG Gram 17, while still good for engineering with its capable Intel i7 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, trades some performance for its remarkable portability and high screen quality, making it a lighter option that doesn't sacrifice on display fidelity.
Content Creation
7.8
8.4
9.3/10
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 Legion Pro 5 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
7.6
8.2
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
8.0
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the LG Gram 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5's high resolution and brightness make it ideal for sharp and clear visuals in general use, while its wide color gamuts cater well to engineering and design endeavors that require color accuracy. The LG Gram 17 offers a similar advantage with a good balance of resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient color representation for professional design work, though it may not be as vibrant as the Lenovo. However, both laptops lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, leading to a less optimal experience in those areas.
Battery
3.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,170
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a price of $1,170 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and LG Gram 17 both have good 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 Legion Pro 5 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 5 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,170 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.31" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 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 | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 340 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 4 | 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 Legion Pro 5
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PCMag
Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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