Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. LG gram 14Z90R

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and LG gram 14Z90R. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

lightweight and portable

sharp full HD display

solid state drive included

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average audio quality

standard RAM capacity

LG gram 14Z90R Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 14Z90R based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery

high-resolution display

robust processing power

fast ssd storage

higher price range

limited gaming performance

no dedicated gpu

fewer ports available

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and LG gram 14Z90R
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. LG gram 14Z90R Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) LG gram 14Z90R
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 21.1 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 999 g
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy
Colour Mineral grey Obsidian black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) LG gram 14Z90R
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 99% DCI-P3, 95% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 60 Hz refresh rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) LG gram 14Z90R
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) LG gram 14Z90R
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 6000 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) LG gram 14Z90R
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) LG gram 14Z90R
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Face recognition, IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) LG gram 14Z90R
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) LG gram 14Z90R
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 28.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) LG gram 14Z90R
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) LG gram 14Z90R
Type Keyboard, touchpad Touchpad, 101 keys keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) LG gram 14Z90R
Slots - 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (supports DisplayPort)
2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) LG gram 14Z90R
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), LG On Screen Display 3, Alexa, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite, PCmover Professional, LG PC Manuals, LG Update & Recovery, LG Glance by Mirametrix, New Wallpaper, Intel Unison, Dolby Atmos sound, LG Lively Theme, LG Display Extension, LG Security Guard, Sync on Mobile, LG Smart Assistant 2.0
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) LG gram 14Z90R
Included Accessories Power adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge LED indicator
Compliant Standards RoHS, FIDO Certified MIL-STD 810H
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - K.AA78A1
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