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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Gram 16 offers excellent portability with a lightweight design and a good battery life, suitable for general use and business-related tasks, and comes at a lower price. However, if you require a more powerful laptop for 3D rendering, machine learning or gaming, the Razer Blade 15, with its high-end graphics card and stronger processor, would be superior, though it is heavier and more expensive. The Razer Blade 15 also features a high refresh rate display, which is great for fast-paced games but comes with a tradeoff of shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which far exceeds the LG Gram 16's Intel Iris Xe graphics and 60Hz refresh rate. While the LG Gram 16 is lighter and has a fanless operation for quiet use, the Razer Blade 15's advanced GPU and faster screen can deliver much smoother and more detailed gaming or 3D rendering experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The LG Gram 16 is favored for its exceptional portability due to its lightweight design and silent operation, but it features an integrated GPU which is less powerful for demanding engineering applications compared to the Razer Blade 15's dedicated Nvidia graphics card. Conversely, the Razer Blade 15, with its superior CPU and GPU, excellent keyboard quality, and higher refresh rate screen, offers better performance for engineering and design tasks at the cost of being heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The LG Gram 16, with its emphasis on high resolution and brightness, provides a crisp, clear display that’s great for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering, but it lacks the high refresh rate sought by gamers for smooth motion. The Razer Blade 15 also boasts a high-resolution, bright screen with wide color gamuts, making it excellent for precision tasks and color-sensitive design work, yet it falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't match gaming-specific models. For gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, neither of these laptops is ideal, as both prioritize display qualities other than refresh rate, more suited to productivity and professional creative applications.
Battery
15.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and LG Gram 16 are both good for general use.
The LG Gram 16 offers a balance of portability and performance with its lightweight design and solid CPU, making it ideal for general use, while the Razer Blade 15, with a high-performance CPU and dedicated graphics, is better suited for users who require more power for tasks like gaming or creative work, albeit with a tradeoff in terms of portability due to a heavier build. Both laptops boast quality screens and long battery life, which enhances their general usability, yet the Razer Blade leans towards a more premium experience with better storage capacity and advanced gaming features.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 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
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 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.
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How the LG Gram 16 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 16 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,450 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.64 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.96" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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