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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a laptop for high-performance tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive software engineering, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 might be the better choice due to its robust hardware tailored for demanding applications. However, if portability and long battery life are more important for you, and you're planning to use the laptop for general tasks like browsing, office applications, or light photo editing, the LG Gram 16 stands out as it is very lightweight and has a battery that lasts longer on a single charge. Keep in mind, the LG Gram may not handle heavy-duty tasks as well as the Lenovo Legion Slim. Additionally, opting for the Legion could mean a higher price and a heavier laptop to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.2
6.4
8.3/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a high-end Nvidia RTX graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, which are very important for gaming and 3D performance, making it very good in these areas. In contrast, the LG Gram 16 has a lower-end integrated Intel graphics solution and a standard screen refresh rate, which makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, therefore considered fair for these uses.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers a powerful AMD processor paired with a high-end Nvidia GPU, making it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks that require better graphics processing and screen quality, though it may be less portable and noisier due to its gaming laptop appearance.
Screen Quality
8.7
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 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 Slim 7's screen excels in clarity and detail for general computing and engineering tasks due to its high resolution and brightness, along with a wide color gamut catering to professionals needing precise color representation. The LG Gram 16, while offering a clear and bright display suitable for everyday use and detailed enough for design work, may fall short in color accuracy compared to the Lenovo. However, both laptops are not ideal for gaming or 3D tasks as their screens have lower refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and responsiveness in these applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and LG Gram 16 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,344
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,344 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is rated very good for general use due to its powerful AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU, making it suitable for more demanding tasks, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 16, which offers good general performance, excellent portability, and longer battery life due to its lightweight design and energy-efficient Intel CPU, though it may not handle intensive tasks as well.
Content Creation
8.3
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be 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.
Software Development
8.0
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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 Slim 7 16" and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,344 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 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 | 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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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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