Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 (2024) vs LG Gram SuperSlim
The Verdict
Both laptops deliver solid mid-range performance, but they target different priorities. Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 5 offers better value at $799, featuring a larger 16-inch IPS display (1920x1200), dual USB-A ports, SD card reader, and adequate performance for everyday tasks with its Core Ultra 5 processor. LG's Gram SuperSlim commands a $900 premium, justifying it through superior portability (0.99 kg vs 1.95 kg), a vibrant 15.6-inch OLED display (400 nits), stronger Core Ultra 7 processor, and magnesium chassis. However, the Gram lacks USB-A ports and storage expandability. For desk-bound users needing connectivity and screen real estate, the Lenovo excels. Professionals prioritizing extreme portability and display quality will prefer LG's premium offering. The Lenovo Slim 5 presents exceptional value for the money.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 (2024) if…
- →Large 16-inch screen great for productivity and multitasking
- →Strong port selection including HDMI and SD card
- →Excellent value for the spec sheet
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 Slim 5 16 (2024)
Pros
- Large 16-inch screen great for productivity and multitasking
- Strong port selection including HDMI and SD card
- Excellent value for the spec sheet
- Comfortable full-size keyboard with numpad
Cons
- 1920x1200 panel is low resolution for a 16-inch display
- Heavier and bulkier than 14-inch ultrabooks
- Display brightness only 300 nits, dim outdoors
- Plastic base feels less premium than competitors
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 Slim 5 16 (2024) | LG Gram SuperSlim |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum top, plastic base | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 356.5 x 251.8 x 16.9 mm | 14.09 x 9.61 x 0.43 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | — |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 11 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS, anti-glare | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 400 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60Hz |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 14 cores | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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