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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is a high-performance machine for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or complex engineering software, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while more expensive and heavier, offers a powerful processor and dedicated graphics. Alternatively, if you value portability, longer battery life, and a quieter machine for tasks like browsing, office work, or light photo editing, the LG Gram 16 would be suitable as it's significantly lighter and offers fanless operation at a lower price point, though it has less storage and processing power for heavy applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is favored for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU and dedicated professional-grade GPU, which offer superior performance for demanding tasks compared to the LG Gram 16, which sports a capable but less powerful CPU and integrated graphics. While the LG Gram 16 offers a lighter and more portable option with a longer battery life and solid screen quality, the ThinkPad P16 excels in screen resolution, graphics capability, and raw processing power ideal for intensive engineering applications.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
Choosing the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 means you'll get vibrant colors and sharpness due to its high resolution and brightness, ideal for everyday tasks and professional design work where accurate color representation is crucial. However, if fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering is your priority, the P16's lower refresh rate might disappoint as it's not optimized for such activities. The LG Gram 16, while also featuring a bright and high-resolution display suitable for general and design use, may fall short for gaming due to a refresh rate that's not aimed at high-frame-rate experiences.
Battery
10.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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
Poor
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
$1,449
$793
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the LG Gram 16 costs $793.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.8
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is favored for general use due to its high-resolution display and powerful CPU, which make it suitable for intensive tasks, but its portability is compromised by its weight. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 scores highly in portability thanks to its lightweight design and long battery life, making it a great option for users on the move, despite having a less powerful CPU and lower screen resolution compared to the ThinkPad P16.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.4
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and LG Gram 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is regarded as good for gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics card, which outperforms the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in the LG Gram 16. Additionally, while both have the same screen refresh rate, the ThinkPad P16's superior GPU presents a greater advantage for handling graphic-intensive tasks, even though its overall screen quality is only slightly better than that of the LG Gram 16.
Content Creation
8.2
7.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $793 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 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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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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