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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Gram 16 offers a great balance of features for those who prioritize portability and battery life at a lower midrange price. Its lightweight design and longer battery life make it suitable for on-the-go use and general tasks. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 is a more premium device with a focus on high performance, particularly for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful AMD processor and Nvidia graphics. It is also more versatile with a superior screen and build quality. However, it's heavier, has a shorter battery life, and it costs significantly more. Select the LG Gram 16 for value and mobility or the Razer Blade 14 for top-tier performance and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 offers better gaming and 3D performance mainly due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the LG Gram 16's integrated Iris Xe graphics and 60Hz screen refresh rate. The superior GPU on the Razer not only renders games more smoothly but also greatly benefits applications requiring 3D acceleration, while the faster screen refresh rate contributes to a more fluid visual experience in fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The LG Gram 16 with its Intel processor and integrated graphics provides decent performance for engineering and design but excels in portability and has a quiet operation, making it suitable for on-the-go work with less graphical intensity. The Razer Blade 14, on the other hand, features a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia dedicated graphics, offering superior performance for tasks that require heavy graphics processing, such as 3D modeling, at the expense of greater weight and potential for more noise.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
When considering laptops for general use like the LG Gram 16 and the Razer Blade 14, a sharp resolution and bright display enhance the viewing experience, with the Razer having a slight edge in screen quality thanks to these factors. For engineering and design tasks, accurate color representation is crucial; the Razer Blade 14 excels with its wider color gamuts, providing richer and more precise colors critical for those fields. However, both laptops aren't ideal for 3D work or gaming as they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth animation and fast-paced visuals in these demanding applications.
Battery
15.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$1,450
$1,965
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The LG Gram 16 offers great battery life and is known for its quiet operation, which alongside its lightweight design and good screen quality, makes it suitable for general use. In contrast, while the Razer Blade 14 has a more powerful CPU and GPU, providing excellent general performance and higher storage capacity, it does so at the expense of battery life and with a heavier build, making it less portable but better for performance-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.8
8.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for content creation, while the LG Gram 16 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
7.9
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and Razer Blade 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 and Razer Blade 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the LG Gram 16 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 16 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,450 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.64 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.96" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
Razer Blade 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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