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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 9i is a high-end choice with strong performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful processor and graphics. However, it's heavier and offers less battery life, making it less portable. If you need a lighter laptop for general use, the LG Gram 16 is much more portable and has longer battery life, but it's not as well-suited for demanding tasks due to its less powerful processor and integrated graphics. The LG Gram is also more affordable, but if budget isn't a concern and performance is key, the Legion 9i excels. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class 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
7.8
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
682.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i excels in general use due to a powerful CPU and GPU, substantial RAM, and a high-quality Mini LED screen, but is less portable and has shorter battery life; by contrast, the LG Gram 16 offers good performance with ample screen quality and battery life in a much more portable package but compromises on computing power and screen vibrancy.
Gaming and AI
9.2
6.4
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
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 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and 3D because it includes a high-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, providing superior graphics performance and smoother visuals. In contrast, the LG Gram 16 only offers an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which leads to a fair gaming experience with more modest graphics capabilities and less fluid motion.
Engineering and Design
9.6
7.5
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 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i stands out for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, larger RAM, and superior GPU, which are critical for demanding tasks, along with a high-quality Mini LED screen. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 offers great portability and a quieter operating experience with a fanless design, but its performance for engineering tasks is limited by a less capable processor, integrated graphics, and less RAM.
Content Creation
8.7
7.8
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
9.7
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
682.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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 9i stands out with its high resolution and brightness, plus robust color gamut coverage, making it excellent for tasks demanding accuracy in color and detailed visuals, which is essential for both general use and engineering design work. However, its screen's lower refresh rate detracts from the gaming and 3D experiences, where fluid motion is critical. The LG Gram 16 also offers a quality display for general and design purposes with good resolution and color fidelity but falls short for gaming and 3D endeavors due to its refresh rate not meeting the needs for these high-paced visual environments.
Battery
3.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
$3,420
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a price of $3,420 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
Software Development
8.3
7.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 9i 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 9i and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 9i | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,420 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.64 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.93" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 682 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion 9i
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Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
LG Gram 16
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"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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