LG gram 14Z90Q vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of LG gram 14Z90Q and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram 14Z90Q and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram 14Z90Q vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.68 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 999 g 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Obsidian black Black
DISPLAY LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology 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 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 99% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 8 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Face recognition, IR camera Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.8 hours
AC ADAPTER LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Type Touchpad, 80 keys keyboard Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Gesture function, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
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 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE LG gram 14Z90Q Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware 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 Secure mode, Mega cooling 4.0 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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.AR52A1 -
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