LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU). 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 530S-14IKB (81EU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

strong overall performance

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

average audio quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.68 cm 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 1.099 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour White Mineral grey
DISPLAY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 96% sRGB -
Features - Anti-glare, glass cover
PROCESSOR LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 4 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 530S-14IKB (81EU)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 M.2 Card
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 21.5 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 48 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Scrolling, gesture function, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - 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 -
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
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-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
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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