Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. LG gram 14Z90R

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) 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 ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

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 ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and LG gram 14Z90R
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
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83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. LG gram 14Z90R Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) LG gram 14Z90R
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm 21.1 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 999 g
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy
Colour Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) Obsidian black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) LG gram 14Z90R
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 99% DCI-P3, 95% DCI-P3
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, 60 Hz refresh rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) LG gram 14Z90R
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) LG gram 14Z90R
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 6000 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) LG gram 14Z90R
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) LG gram 14Z90R
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR Face recognition, IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) LG gram 14Z90R
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) LG gram 14Z90R
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 28.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) LG gram 14Z90R
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) LG gram 14Z90R
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Touchpad, 101 keys keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) LG gram 14Z90R
Slots - 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
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 ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) LG gram 14Z90R
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home
Software Included - 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 ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) LG gram 14Z90R
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication LED indicator
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0 MIL-STD 810H
Carbon Footprint 216 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - K.AA78A1
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