LG gram 15Z980 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 15Z980 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

sharp full hd display

responsive touchpad

solid state drive storage

average graphics performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i7 processor

vivid 4K display

robust aluminum chassis

ample connectivity options

decent thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited upgradeability

premium price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram 15Z980 and Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3)
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82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
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81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram 15Z980 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 22.84 cm x 1.68 cm 35.9 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.105 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour White Mineral grey
DISPLAY LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
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
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 96% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
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 - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours Up to 10.9 hours
AC ADAPTER LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt
INPUT LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Gesture function Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3)
Slots SSD (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone output
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG Trouble Shooting Guide, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode, DTS Headphone X Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB-C to Ethernet adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Miracast Hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number H.AA75A1 -
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