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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is more affordable and offers a highly portable design with good battery life, making it suitable for general use and standard business-related tasks. Its AMD Ryzen processor and RAM handle day-to-day activities well but are less ideal for demanding engineering applications or intensive graphics use. The LG Gram 17, while pricier, packs a more powerful Intel processor, a larger, higher-resolution screen, and double the storage capacity, which is great for multi-tasking and engineering tasks. It also offers better performance in 3D and machine learning tasks despite not being designed for gaming. However, this model is less portable due to its larger size and slightly heavier weight. 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 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
379.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The LG Gram 17 stands out for general use with its larger, higher-resolution screen, twice the RAM, and robust battery life, appealing to users needing extensive multitasking and long hours of operation without frequent charging. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, while having a notable portability advantage due to its smaller size and weight, provides a competent CPU and sufficient RAM for general tasks, yet falls short in screen real estate and battery capacity compared to the LG counterpart.
Engineering and Design
7.3
8.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13's AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, Radeon GPU, and high-quality IPS screen with a resolution well-suited for engineering makes it an attractive option, while LG Gram 17’s strengths lie in its Intel i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics and a larger high-resolution IPS display, complemented by extensive RAM for heavy multitasking and design work. The ThinkPad Z13 is lighter and has a smaller screen which enhances portability, and both laptops offer quality keyboards and are quiet in operation, but the LG Gram 17, while heavier, provides a larger screen and better speaker quality, factors to consider when portability is not the primary concern.
Content Creation
7.8
8.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.0
7.4
13.3in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
379.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and LG Gram 17 both have high-resolution displays with bright, vivid panels, making them suitable for general use where crisp text and clear images are appreciated. Targeting users in engineering and design, these laptops offer wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction necessary for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks that require fast refresh rates to render smooth motion, the screens on these models fall short as they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over refresh speed, which is essential for these particular applications.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
17.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent 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 Z13 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
$1,000
$2,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a price of $1,000 and the LG Gram 17 costs $2,100.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.5
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
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 17 has an Intel Iris Xe GPU which offers better gaming and 3D performance compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13's AMD Radeon 680M GPU; both have a similar screen refresh rate which is not optimal for high-end gaming, limiting their gaming potential to less demanding titles.
Software Development
7.7
8.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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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How the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $2,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.78 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.59" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51.5 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 | 379 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 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 | 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 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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