LG gram 13vsLenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1

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LG
LG gram 13
gram 13

Quick Stats

The LG Gram 13's performance is a highlight, particularly with the Core i7 model available.
The LG Gram 13's exceptional build quality makes it incredibly portable and a joy to use every day.
The LG Gram 13's vibrant display boasts crisp details and decent brightness, making it perfect for indoor use.
The LG Gram 13's slim design, long battery life, and powerful Quad-Core processor stand out as key features.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1
ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1's performance is severely limited and falls short of user expectations overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1's build is a mixed bag, lacking practicality and usability.
The OLED 13.3-inch display is a standout feature with vibrant colors and sharp text clarity overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1 offers multiple work positions, vibrant OLED display, and durable hinge design.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
LG gram 13
#593
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1
Winner
#590
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
LG gram 13
#417
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1
#651
Display
LG gram 13
#744
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1
#38
Winner
Performance
LG gram 13
#541
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1
#846
Build
LG gram 13
#71
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1
#64
Winner
Features
LG gram 13
#784
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1
#771
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
LG LG gram 13
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1
up to 16GB
up to 8GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 512GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
Intel Core i5-L16G7
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (R4000/5000, 15W)
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7
N/A
1x 2242 M.2 PCIe x4 

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

LG gram 13

Strengths

Provides a highly portable design
Great performance, especially with the Core i7 model
Excellent battery life, delivering some of the best results I've seen from past generations of laptops
Very good display
Active cooler for the CPU keeps surface temperatures in check

Weaknesses

Bare-bones feature set, missing Thunderbolt 3 and full-sized SD card slot
Limited configurations: only 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD
SATA drive is slow, capping sequential transfers at around 500MB/s
No option for a faster NVMe SSD out of the box
No significant improvement in performance compared to older CPUs, such as Core i5 7200U or Core i7 7500U

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1

Strengths

Fascinating concept you can't help but marvel the innovation with the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold offering multiple positions to work with depending on your needs at the time.
The vibrant screen, the OLED 13.3 inch display with a useful 4x3 aspect ratio is gorgeous to stare at for hours rich colors and sharp text throughout.
Durable hinge for first gen foldable device Lenovo engineers have done wonders with the sturdy hinge mechanism to open and close to the bendable screen after four months of daily usage it has reliably opened and closed just like a traditional laptop screen.
Frugal input devices the x1 fold could do with more than the two usb-c ports especially if you're using one for charging but the durable hinge is a plus.
The thinkpad x1 fold setting a new benchmark for this unique form factor
Durable display that has reliably opened and closed after four months of daily usage.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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LG gram 13

The LG Gram 13 is a compact powerhouse that checks all the right boxes for those seeking portability, performance, and stamina. With its quad-core CPU, active cooler, and upgradable storage, this laptop delivers excellent battery life and a very good display. While it may lack some features like Thunderbolt 3 and a full-sized SD card slot, its price point is competitive with similarly configured laptops from major competitors.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1 is a revolutionary device that boasts a unique foldable design, allowing users to seamlessly switch between laptop and tablet modes. With its stunning OLED display and robust hinge mechanism, it's an innovative take on traditional computing. However, the experience falls short in several areas, including unresponsive touchscreens, underwhelming performance, and woefully inadequate battery life. Despite its flaws, this first-gen foldable device shows promise for a brighter future with potential improvements in subsequent models.

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