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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is more suitable for storage-heavy tasks and touchscreen enthusiasts, while the LG Gram 16 stands out for its larger, higher-resolution display and significantly longer battery life. The LG Gram is also lighter, enhancing its portability. On the other hand, the Flex 5 14's processor and graphics unit, integrated into one AMD chip, may offer a balanced performance for everyday usage. Both are similarly priced and suitable for general use, favoring the LG Gram for visual clarity and the Flex for interactive use and content storage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 16.
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a screen that is suitable for general tasks and engineering design due to its acceptable resolution and brightness, but it may lack the vibrant color range desired in professional engineering and design work. The LG Gram 16 offers higher resolution and brightness, which makes it a strong choice for both general use and work involving precise color representation, essential for professionals in engineering and design. However, when it comes to 3D work and gaming, both laptops are limited by lower refresh rates, making them less ideal for action-packed activities that benefit from smoother visuals.
Battery
11.5 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
277.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is well-suited for general use because it has a capable AMD processor, ample RAM and versatile touchscreen with pen support, making it practical for various tasks while maintaining reasonable portability and battery life. The LG Gram 16, on the other hand, offers a larger, higher-resolution display, a powerful Intel CPU, and is extremely lightweight with outstanding battery life, although it compromises on storage capacity compared to the Lenovo, but both units have excellent screen quality and sufficient RAM for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.5
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and LG Gram 16 are both rated as fair for gaming and 3D tasks due to limitations in their GPUs and standard screen refresh rates, which are key factors for gaming performance. While the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU and the LG Gram 16 with an Intel Iris Xe, neither system offers the high-end graphics performance or the fast refresh rates preferred for gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Vega 8 graphics is suitable for engineering and design use, with a 2-in-1 convertible touch screen offering versatility for hands-on work, while the LG Gram 16, with its higher resolution IPS display and longer battery life, paired with an Intel i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics, caters to those needing a lightweight laptop with silent operation for extended engineering and design sessions. Both laptops have 16GB of RAM, contributing to reliable performance in demanding tasks, but the LG Gram 16 stands out for its portability and screen quality.
Content Creation
7.6
7.8
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
7.4
7.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 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
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
$950
$922
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the LG Gram 16 costs $922.
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How the Lenovo Flex 5 14 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Flex 5 14 | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $922 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-1260P | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | Vega 8 | 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 | 5 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11.5 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 277 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Keyboard Lighting Color | |||
Keyboard Lighting Color | White | White | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo Flex 5 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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 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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