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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A7 offers a powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, making it suitable for intensive tasks like gaming or 3D design. It has a larger screen, but it is heavier, which impacts portability. Conversely, the LG Gram 16 has an Intel processor with integrated graphics, favoring tasks like document editing or web browsing. It boasts a higher resolution screen, a more lightweight design for easy travel, and longer battery life. If performance for demanding applications is key, choose the Gigabyte A7; if you prefer a balance of performance and portability for everyday use, the LG Gram 16 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.5
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 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.
Software Development
7.0
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
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
7.3
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
Both the Gigabyte A7 and the LG Gram 16 are equipped with high-resolution displays that provide sharp images and offer panels with good brightness levels, making them suitable for general usage and detailed work in engineering and design. They also cover a broad spectrum of colors, ensuring that engineers and designers can see accurate color representation for their projects. However, their screens have lower refresh rates, which can detract from the smooth visuals needed in gaming and 3D applications, where fast on-screen movements are common.
Battery
4.5 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, offers strong performance for general tasks, along with ample RAM and storage, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 16. The LG Gram 16 stands out for its Intel i7 CPU with Iris Xe graphics, high-resolution display, lightweight design for excellent portability, and long battery life, although it might offer less storage.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 and LG Gram 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A7 stands out for engineering and design with its robust AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, enhancing performance for resource-intensive tasks, and a high screen refresh rate benefiting fluid visuals, but its heavier build makes it less portable.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and Gigabyte A7 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.0
The Gigabyte A7 and LG Gram 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$940
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the LG Gram 16 costs $950.
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How the Gigabyte A7 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-1260P | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | RTX 3060 (130 W) | Iris Xe G7 | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Keyboard Lighting Color | |||
Keyboard Lighting Color | 15 Color LED | White | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Gigabyte A7
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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."
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About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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