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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out for its higher performance suitable for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning thanks to its superior main processor and dedicated GPU. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life which affects portability. The LG Gram 16, on the other hand, is lighter, offering excellent portability with a significantly longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and travel. It sacrifices some performance due to its integrated GPU and less powerful processor, making it less suitable for demanding applications. Consider the Lenovo if performance is crucial and the LG Gram if you prioritize portability and longer use on a single charge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good 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
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.8
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
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.
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.4
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers a superior gaming experience with its Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, making it well-suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications. In comparison, the LG Gram 16's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz provide a less optimal gaming performance, although it may still handle less intensive gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.9
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out for engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality which includes a high resolution, increased brightness, and more color accuracy for detailed work. In contrast, the LG Gram 16, while offering good CPU and a decent screen, falls behind in GPU capabilities and has less RAM, which can limit performance in intensive tasks, though it compensates with a lighter build and longer battery life for better portability.
Content Creation
8.5
7.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
9.6
7.3
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you place a premium on a vibrant display for daily tasks and professional design work, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels due to its high resolution, brightness, and broad color coverage, ensuring everything from text to detailed designs looks crisp and vivid. However, for gamers and 3D artists who require fluid motion, this laptop falls short because it lacks a high refresh rate, vital for smooth, fast-paced visuals. In contrast, the LG Gram 16 offers a balanced experience with respectable general and design performance, albeit it doesn't specially cater to the fast refresh demands of gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
6.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 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
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.0
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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.
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Key similarities
Software Development
8.3
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 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.
Cost
$1,500
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,500 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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How the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim Pro 9i | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.64" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13705H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 618 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
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PCWorld
Matthew S. Smith | August 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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