The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is ideal if you require high performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. It has a powerful processor, top-tier graphics card, ample memory, and a high refresh rate screen which makes it suitable for intensive tasks but it is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. In contrast, the LG Gram 16 offers good performance for general use, has a lighter build and significantly longer battery life for better portability. It is suitable for everyday tasks, but not for graphically intensive tasks. The LG Gram is also more cost-effective than the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, offering superior performance, which is essential for demanding tasks and hence is very good for general use; however, it's less portable and has shorter battery life than the LG Gram 16, which still delivers adequate power for everyday tasks with extended battery life and exceptional portability, making it good for general use.
Gaming and AI
9.1/10
6.4/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i outperforms in gaming and 3D tasks as it includes a powerful dedicated Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, crucial for smooth gameplay and rendering, whereas the LG Gram 16 integrates a more modest Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate, which are adequate but not optimized for high-demand visual performance.
Engineering and Design
9.3/10
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i boasts a powerful CPU, abundant RAM, and a high-quality GPU, making it highly suitable for demanding engineering tasks and ensuring smooth operation with complex designs; it also has a screen with excellent color accuracy and resolution. While the LG Gram 16, being lighter and with a good keyboard, offers greater portability and comfort for extended use, it may not match the Legion's performance for the most intensive applications, though its screen is still quite good for design work.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for content creation, while the LG Gram 16 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.
Screen Quality
8.7/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high resolution and panel type, offering clear images and a wide color gamut for detailed design work. However, its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for gaming or 3D applications where smooth motion is key. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16, while still presenting clear and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks and professional design, might not be the best for gaming and 3D work due to its limitations in refresh rate which affects the fluidity of motion in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
5.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 5 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the LG Gram 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a price of $2,000 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 7i to be very good for software development, while the LG Gram 16 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.
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How the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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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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