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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers strong performance suitable for gaming, engineering tasks, and 3D or machine learning work due to its dedicated Nvidia graphics. It is heavier, making it less portable, and has shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 16. The LG Gram 16 excels in portability, with its lightweight design and longer battery life making it ideal for on-the-go use. It has a higher resolution screen, but its integrated graphics are less powerful for demanding tasks. Consider the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 if performance is a priority or the LG Gram 16 for lightweight and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.5
9.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is a better choice for gaming and 3D applications due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, enhancing visual fluidity and gaming performance. The LG Gram 16, while offering a fair experience, is less suited for these tasks because it relies on integrated graphics within the Intel i7 CPU and has a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, which may result in less smooth visuals during high-speed gaming or 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.4
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
9.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 stands out for engineering and design tasks with its stronger GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4060, enhancing performance for graphically intensive applications, while the LG Gram 16's Intel i7-1260P Iris Xe is less powerful but offers remarkable portability and silent operation, making it suitable for less demanding engineering and design work that benefits from mobility.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and LG Gram 16 offer high-resolution displays with good brightness and panel types that provide crisp and clear visuals, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops have good color coverage, allowing for accurate color work in applications that demand precision, such as photo editing and CAD software. However, for gaming and 3D, their lower refresh rates may lead to less fluid visuals, which can be a drawback for fast-paced games and software that benefit from smoother motion and quick screen updates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a solid balance for general use with a strong CPU and GPU pair, ample RAM, and a good quality IPS screen, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life than its counterpart. The LG Gram 16, while it also has ample RAM and an impressive IPS display with higher resolution and brightness, emphasizes portability with its significantly lighter build and longer battery life, although it may not handle intensive tasks as well due to its integrated graphics.
Content Creation
7.6
7.8
8.3/10
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 Legion Slim 5 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
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
$1,000
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a price of $1,000 and the LG Gram 16 costs $950.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | Intel i7-1260P | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | RTX 4060 (125 W) | Iris Xe G7 | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | Yes | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | RGB | White | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion Slim 5
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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