LG Gram 16vsLenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2

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LG
LG Gram 16
Gram 16

Quick Stats

The LG Gram 16's performance is sufficient for everyday tasks, but lacking in demanding ones.
The LG Gram 16 boasts exceptional build quality, balancing strength and portability with a sleek, minimalist design effectively.
The LG Gram 16's display is serviceable, but lacks brightness and vibrancy at a premium price point overall.
The LG Gram 16 features a lightweight design and portable external monitor option for improved productivity.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts excellent CPU performance per watt, making it a powerhouse overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts excellent build quality with sturdy and durable construction overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts an impressive OLED display with excellent color accuracy and vibrant visuals always.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts exceptional CPU performance per watt and stunning OLED display prominently.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
LG Gram 16
#70
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
Winner
#67
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
LG Gram 16
#566
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#361
Winner
Display
LG Gram 16
#279
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#127
Winner
Performance
LG Gram 16
#255
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#244
Winner
Build
LG Gram 16
#75
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#737
Features
LG Gram 16
#585
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#118
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
LG LG Gram 16
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1260P
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 (Laptop)
AMD Radeon RX 6550M
N/A
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

LG Gram 16

Strengths

The laptop is super lightweight and has a comfortable keyboard and trackpad.
It doesn't get warm to the touch while using it, making it ideal for casual use like browsing the web or working on office documents.
Battery life is really good, with 60% remaining after 4 hours of Netflix video playback over Wi-Fi.
The laptop's performance is fine for casual tasks like browsing and office work, even if it's not great for intensive tasks.
The external 16-in monitor (LG Grand plus view) matches perfectly with the laptop's display, making it a great addition to give more usable screen space.
Priced at $1,300 for the model with 1 TB of storage, it's a strong option for a certain type of user who values portability and comfort.

Weaknesses

The laptop doesn't perform well enough for its price range, especially in intensive tasks like gaming or video editing.
The screen lacks brightness, making it hard to take advantage of the large 16-in display to see more content on the screen.
Fan noise is noticeable even in normal fan mode, and can be distracting in quiet environments.
Running the laptop on 'no noise' mode heavily throttles its performance, making it unusable for most tasks.
The CPU core temperatures don't hit 100°C during intensive tasks, which might limit its performance potential.
If you plan to do anything intensive with this laptop, it's not a good choice, as it will throttle its performance to stay cool.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2

Strengths

The gorgeous OLED display is excellent.
Excellent CPU performance per watt, really good modern industrial design, actually a big fan of it.
Zen 4 Ryzen Pro options here, fast SD card reader, good battery life even with the OLED option, expect even better battery life for the IPS offering.
The sensil haptic touchpad here is improved this time around, very responsive and works as you'd expect, very very seamless and very very good.
The keyboard is actually really good, the tactility, feedback, overall key travel was very good.
Very good results when it comes to scrolling and doing all the gestures with the touchpad.
Dual user-facing speakers with Dolby Atmos, which helps with the spatial audio, and the sound is pretty good in dynamic mode.
The modern industrial design actually a big fan of it.
Good battery life, even with the OLED option.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

LG Gram 16

The LG Gram 16 is a laptop that promises to deliver on its name, with a lightweight and compact design. However, beneath its sleek exterior lies a more nuanced performance profile. While it excels in casual use, such as browsing the web and working on office documents, its capabilities are limited when pushed to do more intensive tasks. This review will explore whether the Gram 16's strengths outweigh its weaknesses, making it a worthwhile purchase for users with specific needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 is a powerful mobile workstation that shines with its gorgeous OLED display and excellent CPU performance per watt. The device boasts modern industrial design, Zen 4 Ryzen Pro options, and a fast SD card reader. Battery life is impressive, even with the OLED option, making it a great choice for professionals on-the-go. However, some limitations include no high refresh rate options and soldered RAM, which may be drawbacks for some users.

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