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Updated January 12, 2024·
For better performance and a higher-quality display, the LG Gram 17 is a strong option, and it is also significantly lighter, making it easy to carry around. It also has a larger screen and a longer battery life. However, if you're looking for a more affordable option and can work with a smaller display and less powerful specifications, the Lenovo V15 would make sense. The choice depends on whether your priority is saving money with the Lenovo or investing more for the advanced features of the LG Gram. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 17.
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
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The Lenovo V15 has a less powerful CPU and less RAM than the LG Gram 17, making it less suited for very demanding tasks, but it's still adequate for general usage. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 not only offers better performance with its higher-end CPU and more RAM, but also has a larger, higher-quality screen and superior battery life, contributing to its very good rating for general use while maintaining good portability due to its light weight.
Engineering and Design
6.3
8.0
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
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 V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo V15 has modest processing power and an average screen, which constitutes its fairness for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 17 boasts a more robust processor, double the RAM, and superior screen quality which enhances its suitability for such tasks. Although the LG Gram 17 is slightly less portable due to its larger screen, its lightweight design and good portability score still maintain its appeal for mobile professionals, in contrast to the heavier Lenovo V15, which strikes a balance between portability and performance.
Content Creation
7.3
8.4
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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.
Software Development
7.1
8.2
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo V15 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.
Screen Quality
5.4
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 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 display may lack in sharpness and vibrancy, affecting the clarity of text and images for routine tasks, and may be dim, which can be straining for detailed engineering work or enjoying media. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 likely offers crisper visuals and comfortable brightness for extended sessions of productivity or creative work, though its color range might fall short for professional design accuracy. However, both may have slower refresh rates, making them less ideal for smooth gaming or creating fluid 3D animations where fast motion is crucial.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 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.
Cost
$579
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.5
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
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance compared to the Lenovo V15 due to its more powerful Iris Xe graphics and an IPS screen providing better viewing angles and color accuracy, despite both laptops having the same screen refresh rate. In contrast, the Lenovo V15, with its Vega 7 graphics and TN panel, which is generally less preferred for its color reproduction and viewing angles, is not as well-equipped for these tasks.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo V15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo V15 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$579 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17" | |
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 | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
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 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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