Lenovo Legion Pro 5i vs LG Gram 17

The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro offers strong performance with its higher-tier CPU and dedicated GPU, making it capable for varied tasks, but at the expense of portability with a heavier build and reduced battery life. The LG Gram 17, while still providing ample performance for general use with a capable processor and abundant RAM, excels in screen quality, portability with its lightweight design and long battery life, making it more suited for users who prioritize these aspects.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which is ideal for fast-paced gaming and smooth visuals. In comparison, the LG Gram 17's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and lower refresh rate of 60Hz may offer good performance for general gaming and 3D tasks, but it falls short for intense gaming scenarios.

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For general use, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and LG Gram 17 both offer crisp, clear displays with sufficient brightness, but the Legion's color accuracy and higher resolution make it more vibrant and sharp for tasks like browsing and video streaming. The high color gamut coverage in the Legion Pro 5i provides designers and engineers with more precise color representation for their work, something the LG Gram 17's decent but lower color fidelity cannot match as well. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Legion Pro 5i falls short, as its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-centric laptops means less fluid motion, whereas the LG Gram 17, despite its very good overall quality, is not designed with high refresh rates, so it's also less suitable for fast-paced games and immersive 3D experiences.

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The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro has a higher-end CPU and GPU which makes it very appealing for tasks like engineering and design where computational power and graphics are key, along with a quality screen with a high refresh rate for smooth visuals. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17, while also carrying a capable CPU and good display quality, shines in portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, but it comes with a less powerful integrated GPU compared to the Lenovo's dedicated one, making it good but not as optimal for heavy engineering or design work.

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