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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers better performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its powerful AMD processor and Nvidia graphics. However, it's heavier and less portable, with a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. Conversely, the LG Gram 17 is much lighter and boasts a significantly longer battery life, making it highly portable. It comes with more storage and memory, and its processor and integrated graphics, while not as high-performing as the Legion's, are sufficient for general use and engineering tasks. The inclusion of a larger screen on the LG Gram may appeal to those prioritizing screen real estate over raw power. If portability and battery life are your top priorities, and your work doesn't involve high-performance computing tasks, the LG Gram 17 is a compelling option; otherwise, for more demanding applications, the Lenovo Legion 7 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The LG Gram 17 outshines the Lenovo Legion 7 for general use primarily due to its superior portability—being lighter, along with a longer battery life—and doubling the memory, which aids multitasking and general performance; whereas the Lenovo Legion 7, despite having a potent CPU and graphics unit, is heavier and offers less battery longevity, which may limit its usability on the go.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.5
8.4/10
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are very important for gaming and 3D applications, delivering smoother visuals and improved overall performance. In contrast, the LG Gram 17, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a refresh rate of 60Hz, while somewhat suitable for lighter gaming and 3D tasks, won't provide the same level of performance but offers greater portability.
Software Development
7.6
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 7 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
8.3
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 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.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion 7's high resolution and brightness make for a vivid and clear display, ideal for daily tasks and media consumption, while the LG Gram 17 offers a similar experience with slightly less emphasis on brightness. In engineering and design, the Legion 7's wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation, which is crucial for detail-oriented work, whereas the LG Gram 17, although competent, may not provide the same level of color precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are the norm, the Legion 7 falls short due to its lower refresh rate, whereas the LG Gram 17 also isn't suited for these tasks, showing that neither laptop is optimized for these high-refresh-rate demands.
Battery
6.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability, though the LG Gram 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the LG Gram 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$2,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a price of $1,500 and the LG Gram 17 costs $2,100.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 7 stands out for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU which contribute to handling computational and graphical workloads efficiently; its screen offers high brightness and refresh rate, enhancing visual clarity and fluidity for design tasks.
Content Creation
7.9
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 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.
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How the Lenovo Legion 7 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 7 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.5 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.27" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 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 | 469 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 3 | 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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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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