LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) 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 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

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 Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.68 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.099 kg 1.272 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour White Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 96% sRGB -
Features - Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life Up to 21.5 hours Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 48 Watt -
INPUT LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Scrolling, gesture function, precision touchpad Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
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
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security 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 Dust-resistant, shock-resistant, pressure-resistant, vibration-resistant -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number V.AA78A1 -
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