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Updated March 22, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you need a laptop that balances performance and cost, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 could be the more economical choice. It's generally sturdy and suitable for business applications. However, if you prioritize a larger screen and lighter weight for easier portability, despite a higher price, the LG Gram 17 would be beneficial, especially for tasks like photo and video editing or enjoying media content. Keep in mind that although the LG Gram is larger, it's designed to be incredibly light for its size, though you may sacrifice some build robustness compared to the ThinkPad. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
7.4
13.3in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
321.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and LG Gram 17 offer screens with resolutions and brightness levels that provide clear and crisp visuals for everyday tasks and detailed work required in engineering and design. Their color accuracy, encompassing wider color gamuts, benefits professionals in fields like graphic design and video editing who need precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D work, where high refresh rates significantly improve the experience by making motion appear smoother, both laptops fall short as their screens are not optimized for the high frame rates these applications demand.
Battery
8.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
17.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
$1,459
$2,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a price of $1,459 and the LG Gram 17 costs $2,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with its strong CPU and ample RAM, ensures smooth multitasking and efficient handling of most tasks, while its compact size and long battery life enhance portability for on-the-go users. In contrast, the LG Gram 17 boasts a large, high-quality screen ideal for viewing content comfortably, and despite its bigger display, it remains light and offers impressive battery longevity, though at a likely higher price point due to its screen size.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.5
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and LG Gram 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with a modest GPU, manages games and 3D applications but lacks a high refresh rate screen, leading to less fluid visuals. The LG Gram 17, despite its larger high-quality display, has similar limitations due to an average GPU and standard screen refresh rate, resulting in performance that is adequate but not optimal for high-end gaming or intensive 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, excels in handling engineering tasks and running design software smoothly, while its high-quality screen displays crisp visuals; the keyboard is comfortable for long work sessions and it maintains a low operating noise. The LG Gram 17, although lighter and more portable for on-the-go professionals, also offers a large, high-resolution screen beneficial for design work, but with a compromise on the GPU which might not be as well-suited for highly demanding engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
8.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
8.1
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X13 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,459 | $2,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.88" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.46" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 321 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad X13
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Benjamin Herzig | September 2023
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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