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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize long battery life and a large screen, the LG Gram 16 is suitable with its impressive battery capacity and it's lightweight, making it easier to carry around. However, if you prefer robust performance for tasks like 3D modeling or engineering software, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with its AMD Ryzen processor and Radeon graphics, might serve you better. The Lenovo also offers a more durable build and better keyboard quality, which could be important if you type a lot or work in environments where the laptop might take a few knocks. Keep in mind though, the LG Gram has a higher resolution display that may offer better viewing for detailed work, but this could be at the expense of some battery life compared to the lower resolution on the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
7.3
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
379.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and LG Gram 16 offer high-resolution displays with adequate brightness, providing crisp and clear visuals suitable for everyday tasks such as browsing and document editing. Engineers and designers would appreciate their wide color gamut coverage, ensuring precise color reproduction for tasks like photo editing and CAD work. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D applications because of their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visual experiences during fast-paced scenes or rendering.
Battery
10.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the LG Gram 16 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
$1,000
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a price of $1,000 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
379.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and LG Gram 16 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 stands out for general use with its high-quality IPS screen and ample RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking, while being highly portable due to its lightweight design and manageable size. Meanwhile, the LG Gram 16, with its larger, higher-resolution screen and impressive battery life, promises comfortable viewing and extended use without frequent charging, albeit in a larger form that might be a bit less convenient to carry around.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.4
3.9/10
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
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a more powerful GPU with the AMD Radeon 680M compared to the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in the LG Gram 16, which can make a difference in gaming and 3D applications; however, both have the same screen refresh rate, limiting their gaming performance to 60 frames per second. While the ThinkPad may offer slightly better performance due to its GPU, neither laptop is optimized for high-end gaming or demanding 3D tasks, given their similar moderate display refresh rates and the fact that both use integrated rather than dedicated high-performance graphics cards.
Engineering and Design
7.3
7.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and AMD Radeon GPU, aimed at efficient computing and graphics tasks, making it suited for engineering and design work, complemented by a high-quality keyboard; however, its storage might be less for large projects.
Content Creation
7.8
7.8
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7
7.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.78 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.59" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850U | 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 | 10 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51.5 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 379 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 9.1/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 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 ThinkPad Z13
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Brian Westover | September 2022
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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