LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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 Go 3 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

responsive touchscreen display

fast charging support

stylish design

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average battery life

modest performance capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.68 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.099 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour White Platinum
DISPLAY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness - 320 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 96% sRGB -
Features - Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
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 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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 Go 3 for Business
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 21.5 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 48 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Scrolling, gesture function, precision touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 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 Go 3 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
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 Fast charging
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number V.AA78A1 -
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