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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 and LG Gram 17 cater to different needs. The Legion 5, typically more affordable, is built for gaming and intensive tasks with its high-performance hardware, but it’s heavier and may have a shorter battery life. The LG Gram 17 offers exceptional portability and longer battery life, ideal for productivity and everyday use; however, it may not handle demanding software as smoothly as the Legion. If gaming or resource-heavy applications are a priority, and you are okay with a heavier laptop, the Legion could suit you well. If you prefer a lightweight laptop with a larger screen for general use and prioritize battery life, the LG Gram is suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- 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
7.5
8.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The LG Gram 17 excels in general use largely due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, offering greater portability and convenience for everyday tasks compared to the Lenovo Legion 5 15", which, while having a high-performance CPU and GPU, is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use despite its good screen quality and processing power.
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.5
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
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 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D modeling. Conversely, the LG Gram 17, despite a larger screen and a commendable Iris Xe graphics, offers a lower refresh rate of 60, which may not be as optimal for such demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.4
8.4
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
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 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
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
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 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
8.0
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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 Legion 5's display provides sharp images and good color rendition which appeals to everyday tasks and engineering demands; however, its lower refresh rate is a drawback for fast-paced gaming where screen fluidity is key. The LG Gram 17's larger screen with high resolution and brightness enhances visibility and accuracy for both general and engineering uses, yet for gaming, similar to the Lenovo, it falls short on delivering the smoother visuals that a higher refresh rate affords. Both screens lack the rapid refresh capabilities sought by gamers and 3D designers but offer qualities that satisfy general use and detail-oriented tasks in engineering and design.
Battery
4.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and LG Gram 17 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Legion 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
$999
$2,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a price of $999 and the LG Gram 17 costs $2,100.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.0
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is equipped with a powerful AMD processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics suitable for demanding engineering applications, while the LG Gram 17 brings a larger, high-resolution display and longer battery life, along with increased portability due to its lighter weight, making it a strong candidate for engineers who prioritize screen real estate and mobility.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $2,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.3 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.33" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | 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 | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 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 | 3 | 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 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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