LG gram 14Z90Q vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of LG gram 14Z90Q and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

LG gram 14Z90Q Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 14Z90Q based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery

high-resolution display

fast processing speed

robust build quality

limited graphics performance

higher price point

fewer ports available

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram 14Z90Q and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram 14Z90Q vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.68 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 999 g 2.2 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour Obsidian black Iron grey
DISPLAY LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 99% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Face recognition, IR camera -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 211 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Type Touchpad, 80 keys keyboard Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Gesture function, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Interfaces Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
USB-C
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included LG Recovery Center, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), CyberLink Power Media Player, LG Update Center, CyberLink PhotoDirector LE, PowerDirector LE, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Alexa, DTS:X Ultra, Glance by Mirametrix, Virtoo, CyberLink ColorDirector LE, Audio Director LE, LG Smart Assistant, PCmover Professional -
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Secure mode, Mega cooling 4.0 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
Model Number K.AR52A1 -
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