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 ThinkPad E590 (20NC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

comfortable keyboard design

adequate performance level

reasonable price point

solid security features

mediocre battery life

average display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram 15Z980 and Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram 15Z980 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 22.84 cm x 1.68 cm 36.9 cm x 25.25 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.105 kg 2.12 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour White Black
DISPLAY LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - TN
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 96% sRGB 90%
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Gesture function Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
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 -
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram 15Z980 Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB-C to Ethernet adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Miracast Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.436 W/kg (body), 0.436 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number H.AA75A1 -
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