LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5). 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 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

quiet operation

limited storage capacity

average display quality

slower processor

minimal connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.68 cm 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm
Weight 1.099 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour White Denim blue
DISPLAY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 96% sRGB -
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 2.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 505
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 21.5 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 48 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Scrolling, gesture function, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Slots 2 x SSD (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.1
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware 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 Dust-resistant, shock-resistant, pressure-resistant, vibration-resistant Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number V.AA78A1 -
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