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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 typically costs less and comes with a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor paired with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, better suited for intensive engineering tasks and gaming, and offers a higher screen refresh rate which is great for fast motion. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 16. The LG Gram is more pricey, has a longer battery life, and is extremely light, making it highly portable, but it's less capable for demanding tasks since it uses an Intel Core i7 with integrated graphics and has a lower screen refresh rate. The LG Gram also tends to run quietly without active fan noise. If portability and battery life are your primary concerns, the LG Gram 16 could be the best choice. However, if you need better performance for tasks like gaming or engineering applications, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 would be a more suitable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, where clarity and comfort for everyday tasks are key, the Lenovo Slim 7 16's higher resolution and brighter display makes it stand out, providing crisp text and vivid images. When it comes to engineering and design, this same laptop offers broader color coverage, which is crucial for professionals who need color accuracy for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the LG Gram 16 and the Lenovo Slim 7 both fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
9.5 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.0
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and LG Gram 16 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo 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
7.7
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 with its higher screen refresh rate and graphics card is suitable for more demanding tasks, yet with substantial weight and good portability, while the LG Gram 16 excels in portability and long battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go usage despite having less storage and a less powerful graphics processor. Both have high-quality screens and sufficient memory for general use, but the Lenovo may offer slightly better performance for intensive applications, where the LG Gram prioritizes lightness and quiet operation.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and LG Gram 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, stands out for better performance in gaming and 3D applications compared to the LG Gram 16, which despite having a capable CPU in the form of Intel i7-1260P, relies on integrated graphics and has a lower screen refresh rate. Both laptops have good screen quality but the dedicated GPU and faster refresh rate of the Lenovo Slim 7 provide a significant edge for visually intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.5
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and LG Gram 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which deliver strong performance for compute-intensive tasks, alongside ample RAM and a high-quality IPS display with good color coverage. The LG Gram 16, while also capable for engineering and design with its Intel CPU and Iris Xe graphics, stands out for its superior portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go professionals who also prioritize screen quality and energy efficiency.
Content Creation
7.6
7.8
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both 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
7.6
7.9
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both 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.
Cost
$1,440
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim 7 16 | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,440 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.6 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 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 | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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