The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i offers superior performance for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, making it an excellent choice for engineering work. It also boasts a high-quality Mini LED display with vibrant colors and a high refresh rate, ideal for fast-motion content and creative work. The touchscreen and 2-in-1 design add versatility, and the laptop has a premium build quality with a backlit keyboard and advanced security features like facial recognition. However, it's heavier and less portable than some alternatives, and the price is on the higher side.
In contrast, the LG Gram 17 is designed for portability, with a larger 17-inch screen in a lightweight chassis, making it a good choice for general use and productivity on the go. Its long battery life ensures you can work for extended periods without charging. The laptop features a decent Intel i7-1260P processor with integrated Iris Xe graphics, suitable for everyday tasks but not as powerful as the Lenovo for intensive applications. The LG Gram 17's display is good for general use, though it falls short in color accuracy compared to the Lenovo, which could be a consideration for creative professionals. It's also more affordable, which might be a deciding factor if budget is a concern and high performance isn't a priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
Good for gaming and AI
Best in class overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.5/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
9.8/10
7.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has 9 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i both have good portability, though the LG Gram 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,450
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a price of $1,450 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 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
8.1/10
8.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and LG Gram 17 both have good 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 Yoga Pro 9i and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
"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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