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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a solid choice for gaming and engineering tasks due to its powerful AMD processor and Nvidia graphics card but offers moderate portability and battery life. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 is highly portable with a longer battery life and a larger display, ideal for general use and productivity, although it isn't designed for heavy 3D/tasks or intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.2
6.5
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
8.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a superior graphics card, the Nvidia RTX 4060, and a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, which are essential for gaming and 3D applications. In comparison, the LG Gram 17, despite its capable Iris Xe graphics, falls short in those aspects but benefits from a larger screen and lighter weight for better portability.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD processor, ample RAM, and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU which excels in tasks requiring intensive graphics processing, complemented by a high-quality, high-refresh-rate display. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 offers more storage and double the RAM, which is beneficial for multitasking and large projects, and integrates a high-resolution screen with excellent color accuracy, but it relies on an integrated GPU, making it less ideal for graphics-intensive applications yet more portable due to its lighter weight.
Screen Quality
8.7
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7's screen likely offers sharp, clear images with vibrant colors due to its high resolution and brightness, providing an enjoyable viewing experience for everyday tasks. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamuts on the Lenovo, as this allows more accurate color representation for professional work. However, gamers and 3D users may find the Lenovo's screen lacking due to a lower refresh rate, which can result in less fluid motion during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and LG Gram 17 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.3
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for content creation.
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
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,680
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,680 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,680 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 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 | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
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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Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
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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 17
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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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