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Updated January 12, 2024·
If cost is a primary concern and you need a laptop for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and other non-intensive activities, the Lenovo V15 may suffice. However, if you are willing to invest more in a higher-quality display, longer battery life, and a lighter, more portable form factor for frequent travel or commuting, the LG Gram 16 is likely a more suitable option. Additionally, if you anticipate doing more demanding tasks such as video editing, graphic design, or multitasking with many applications, the LG Gram 16's increased performance and likely better hardware will be beneficial. Remember, with the LG Gram 16, while you pay more, you are also investing in a machine that can handle a broader range of activities and provides greater convenience in terms of portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 16.
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo V15 and LG Gram 16 are both well-suited for general use; the V15's strengths include a capable AMD Ryzen CPU and ample RAM, alongside a full HD screen, making it a balanced choice for typical computing tasks. The LG Gram 16 stands out with a higher-resolution IPS display for better screen quality, a powerful Intel i7 CPU, and significant battery life advantages, all packed into a very lightweight and highly portable design that can support mobile productivity effectively.
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.5
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo V15 is fair for engineering and design mainly because of its AMD Ryzen 5 processor, sufficient RAM for moderate tasks, and a basic screen that may not render colors as vibrantly as needed for design work. Meanwhile, the LG Gram 16 is considered good due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, high-resolution IPS screen with better color accuracy, making it more suitable for intensive design tasks, although this comes with a higher price tag and less storage out-of-the-box compared to the Lenovo V15.
Software Development
7.1
7.9
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo V15 are both good for software development, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
5.4
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo V15's screen may be seen as lacking due to its lower resolution and brightness, making it less appealing for tasks that require sharpness and clarity, such as browsing or document editing. LG Gram 16's screen, with higher resolution and brightness, provides crisp visuals and is beneficial for detail-oriented work in engineering and design due to its wider color range, but it falls short for gaming and 3D applications which demand higher refresh rates for smoother motion.
Battery
8.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$579
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo V15 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen GPU that is suitable for casual gaming and some 3D work but may not handle intensive gaming as smoothly, especially with its TN panel offering minimal screen quality. In contrast, the LG Gram 16 has an Intel Iris Xe GPU, which provides decent gaming and 3D capabilities for its class and has better screen quality due to its IPS panel; however, neither laptop has a high refresh rate screen, making them fair choices but not ideal for high-performance gaming.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo V15 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.
Build Quality
6.7
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 16 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo V15 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo V15 | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$579 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 231 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo V15
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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