Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" vs LG Gram 17 (2024)
The Verdict
Both laptops excel in portability and battery life, but serve different priorities. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 features a compact 14-inch OLED display with 2880 x 1800 resolution and 90Hz refresh rate, delivering superior visual quality for creative work and media consumption. Its 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H handles demanding tasks efficiently, though battery life drops to 9 hours on OLED. LG Gram 17 offers a larger 17-inch IPS screen with nearly identical weight at 1.35 kg, plus exceptional 17-hour battery life and the newer Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with efficiency cores. It provides three USB-A ports versus one, plus SD card reader, making it ideal for professionals needing connectivity. For premium display quality and compact performance, choose Lenovo. For maximum screen real estate, longevity between charges, and legacy port support, LG Gram 17 wins.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" if…
- →2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- →i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- →Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
Buy the LG Gram 17 (2024) if…
- →Remarkably light for a 17-inch laptop at just 1.35 kg
- →Up to 17-hour battery life is class-leading at this size
- →MIL-STD-810H certified for everyday durability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
Pros
- 2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
- Good port selection with USB-A and HDMI
- Premium aluminum build quality
Cons
- OLED option cuts battery life to around 9 hours
- No Thunderbolt 4 — USB-C ports are USB 3.2
- Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded
- Speakers are average for the price class
- 90Hz instead of 120Hz on the OLED panel
LG Gram 17 (2024)
Pros
- Remarkably light for a 17-inch laptop at just 1.35 kg
- Up to 17-hour battery life is class-leading at this size
- MIL-STD-810H certified for everyday durability
- Generous port selection including USB-A and full-size SD card
- Large 2560x1600 display ideal for productivity
Cons
- 350-nit display brightness is modest in bright environments
- IPS display lacks the vibrancy of OLED alternatives
- No discrete GPU option
- 60Hz refresh rate feels dated compared to 90–120Hz peers
- Thin chassis can flex under pressure
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" | LG Gram 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 1.35 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Magnesium alloy (Nano skin finish) |
| Dimensions | 312.2 x 221.4 x 14.9 mm | 381.3 x 261.5 x 13.0 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours (IPS) / 9 hours (OLED) | Up to 17 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 17.0 inches |
| Type | OLED | WQXGA IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 14-core (6P + 8E) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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