Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) vs. LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) and LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990). 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 ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

average CPU performance

limited graphics capability

heavier design

LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptionally lightweight design

impressive battery life

crisp full HD display

solid state drive storage

robust build quality

average graphics performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) and LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
71 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) vs. LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 35.8 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 1.099 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black White
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% 96% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS Headphone:X
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 72 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.3 hours Up to 21.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 48 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Scrolling, gesture function, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.1
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Dust-resistant, shock-resistant, pressure-resistant, vibration-resistant
Compliant Standards RoHS MIL-STD 810G
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number - V.AA78A1
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