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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Gram 16 offers a larger screen, longer battery life, and a lower weight, making it well-suited for those valuing portability and screen real estate for multitasking or media consumption. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, while slightly heavier, has a higher resolution touchscreen, RGB keyboard lighting, and generally better build quality, which might appeal to those who prioritize a more premium feel and interactive display. If extensive typing is on your agenda, the Razer also offers a higher-quality keyboard. Choose the LG Gram 16 for its lightweight design and longer usage away from the charger, or the Razer Book 13 for its touch capabilities and sturdier construction. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- The LG Gram 16 has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the LG Gram 16 and Razer Book 13 offer screens with clear resolution and ample brightness, enhancing the viewing experience whether you're browsing the web or working on documents. For engineering and design, the displays on these laptops cover a wide range of colors, making them suitable for tasks that require color accuracy such as photo editing or graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced games or 3D simulations.
Battery
15.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the LG Gram 16 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The LG Gram 16 offers a balance of portability and screen quality with its larger 16-inch display and lightweight design, accompanied by a strong battery life ideal for general use. In contrast, the Razer Book 13, while also providing a high-quality screen and sufficient power for everyday tasks, offers increased portability with a more compact 13.4-inch touchscreen display, making it suitable for those who prioritize a smaller form factor.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 16, while offering a high-quality screen and a capable CPU, may not provide the graphical performance or the high-refresh-rate display that gaming and 3D applications demand, limiting its suitability for such uses. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 also features a high-quality display and good processing power, but similarly falls short for gaming and 3D tasks due to an integrated GPU that can't compete with dedicated gaming laptops.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The LG Gram 16 is equipped with a larger, high-quality screen and longer battery life, making it appealing for those seeking sustainability and a broad workspace for engineering and design tasks, though it's slightly less portable due to its larger size. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, while more compact and therefore more portable, provides a premium keyboard experience and maintains a high-quality display, albeit smaller, which along with its sufficient processing power and memory, is still suitable for demanding engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and Razer Book 13 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.
Software Development
7.9
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and Razer Book 13 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.
Cost
$1,450
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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How the LG Gram 16 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 16 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,450 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.64 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.96" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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