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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the LG Gram 17 depends on your priorities. If you need a laptop with higher performance for engineering or intensive tasks, and are willing to accept heavier weight and a shorter battery life, the ThinkPad P16 with its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card is a better choice. However, if portability and longer battery life are more important to you, especially for general use or tasks that don’t require intensive graphics, the lighter LG Gram 17 with its integrated graphics and longer battery life could be more suitable, despite being slightly less powerful. Keep in mind the ThinkPad P16 tends to be more expensive than the LG Gram 17, but this cost reflects its superior performance capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use, though the LG Gram 17 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with a high-quality CPU and dedicated graphics unit, promises strong performance for general use, but its portability is compromised due to weight and lower battery life compared to the LG Gram 17. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 offers excellent screen quality, double the RAM for efficient multitasking, and greater portability with a lightweight design and longer battery life, making it very good for general use despite a less powerful CPU.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers superior screen resolution, panel type, and brightness, making it very suitable for general use and engineering design which requires accurate color reproduction and detail. However, for gaming and 3D work, its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smooth visuals that these activities typically demand. Conversely, the LG Gram 17 has a good balance of screen quality features for both general use and professional design tasks but, like the ThinkPad, isn't optimal for gaming or 3D due to its lower refresh rate.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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.
Portability
Poor
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 has 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 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,449
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.5
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
8.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and LG Gram 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia GPU, which is generally better suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the integrated Intel GPU found in the LG Gram 17; however, both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, important for smooth visuals in fast-paced games. While the LG Gram 17's lighter weight and larger screen might appeal to those who prioritize portability and screen real estate, the ThinkPad's more powerful GPU and robust build quality make it a better choice for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with a higher-end CPU and dedicated professional GPU, stands out for demanding engineering and design applications, while its high-resolution display excels in screen quality; however, its weight impacts portability negatively.
Content Creation
8.2
8.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4
8.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and LG Gram 17 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.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17" | |
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 | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 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 | 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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Lenovo ThinkPad P16
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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."
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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