LG gram 14Z90Q vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
LG gram 14Z90Q
LG gram 14Z90Q

Our Rating: 85 %

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of LG gram 14Z90Q and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business. 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.

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

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram 14Z90Q and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram 14Z90Q vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram 14Z90Q Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.68 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 999 g 1.272 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Obsidian black Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY LG gram 14Z90Q Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 99% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-glare Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR LG gram 14Z90Q Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo Intel Evo
Features Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY LG gram 14Z90Q Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz -
STORAGE LG gram 14Z90Q Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram 14Z90Q Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Face recognition, IR camera Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram 14Z90Q Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
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 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY LG gram 14Z90Q Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER LG gram 14Z90Q Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT LG gram 14Z90Q Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Type Touchpad, 80 keys keyboard Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Gesture function, precision touchpad Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram 14Z90Q Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Interfaces Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE LG gram 14Z90Q Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
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 Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram 14Z90Q Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Secure mode, Mega cooling 4.0 -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number K.AR52A1 -
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