Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" vs LG Gram SuperSlim
The Verdict
Lenovo's IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 offers substantially better value at $899, featuring a larger 16-inch 2560x1600 120Hz IPS display, AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, and a USB-A port for legacy connectivity. LG Gram SuperSlim justifies premium pricing with ultraportable 2.18 lbs magnesium construction, OLED 1920x1080 display, and Intel Core Ultra 7 with 16 cores. Performance-wise, both handle productivity well, though the Ryzen edges ahead in gaming. Gram's superior thinness (0.43") and Thunderbolt ports appeal to mobile professionals, while IdeaPad suits desk-oriented users needing screen real estate. Battery life matches at 12 hours despite Gram's smaller 60Wh capacity. Choose IdeaPad 5 Pro for the best all-around laptop experience and exceptional value; select Gram SuperSlim only if ultralight portability justifies the 89% premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" if…
- →2.5K 120Hz display is exceptional for a sub-$900 laptop
- →Ryzen 7 8845HS with Ryzen AI for local AI processing
- →75 Wh battery delivers genuine all-day use for productivity
Buy the LG Gram SuperSlim if…
- →Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- →15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- →Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16"
Pros
- 2.5K 120Hz display is exceptional for a sub-$900 laptop
- Ryzen 7 8845HS with Ryzen AI for local AI processing
- 75 Wh battery delivers genuine all-day use for productivity
- Full-size HDMI and SD card reader — no dongles needed
- 16-inch display is ideal for split-screen multitasking
Cons
- 350-nit brightness is dim for outdoor use
- No Thunderbolt — USB-C only for charging and peripherals
- 4.41 lbs is heavier than ultrabook competitors
- No discrete GPU option for light gaming
LG Gram SuperSlim
Pros
- Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- 15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
- 12-hour battery life despite the razor-thin build
- MIL-STD-810H durability tested despite the low weight
Cons
- FHD resolution on 15.6 inches — should be 2.5K at this price
- Very expensive at $1,699 for the specs
- No USB-A ports — dongles needed for legacy peripherals
- 60Hz display — no high refresh option
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" | LG Gram SuperSlim |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 4.41 lbs (2.0 kg) | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 14.06 x 9.99 x 0.68 inches | 14.09 x 9.61 x 0.43 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB-A ports | 1 | — |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 350 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 8 cores / 16 threads | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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