Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. LG gram 14Z90R

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Lenovo ThinkPad X230

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and LG gram 14Z90R. 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. LG gram 14Z90R Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 LG gram 14Z90R
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 20.65 cm x 2.66 cm 21.1 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 999 g
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy
Colour - Obsidian black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 LG gram 14Z90R
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 99% DCI-P3, 95% DCI-P3
Features Premium Anti-glare, 60 Hz refresh rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X230 LG gram 14Z90R
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 3 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 LG gram 14Z90R
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 6000 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 LG gram 14Z90R
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X230 LG gram 14Z90R
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Face recognition, IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 LG gram 14Z90R
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 LG gram 14Z90R
Technology Lithium Ion -
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 28.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X230 LG gram 14Z90R
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X230 LG gram 14Z90R
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Touchpad, 101 keys keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 LG gram 14Z90R
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (supports DisplayPort)
2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 LG gram 14Z90R
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), LG On Screen Display 3, Alexa, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite, PCmover Professional, LG PC Manuals, LG Update & Recovery, LG Glance by Mirametrix, New Wallpaper, Intel Unison, Dolby Atmos sound, LG Lively Theme, LG Display Extension, LG Security Guard, Sync on Mobile, LG Smart Assistant 2.0
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 LG gram 14Z90R
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options ThinkLight -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System LED indicator
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel MIL-STD 810H
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - K.AA78A1
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