LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7). 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 ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

good battery life

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

expensive base model

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
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86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.68 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.099 kg 1.82 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre hybrid (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour White Thunder black
DISPLAY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 96% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7540U / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 740M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 AMD RZ616
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Life Up to 21.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 48 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Scrolling, gesture function, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - 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 Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Dust-resistant, shock-resistant, pressure-resistant, vibration-resistant Administrator password, system password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number V.AA78A1 -
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