Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" vs LG Gram Pro 16 (2024)
The Verdict
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 offers exceptional value at $999, pairing a vibrant 14-inch OLED display with solid 13th Gen Intel performance and strong battery life up to 14 hours. LG Gram Pro 16 justifies its $1799 premium through a larger 16-inch screen, newer Core Ultra architecture with 16 cores, superior portability at 1.20 kg, expandable storage, and Thunderbolt connectivity. Picture quality favors Lenovo's 400-nit brightness versus LG's 350 nits, while LG compensates with 120Hz refresh versus 90Hz. Port selection differs strategically: Lenovo prioritizes USB-C with two ports, while LG provides three USB-A ports plus SD card reader for professionals. Both deliver excellent OLED experiences and 14-hour battery claims, but serve different needs. Choose Lenovo for creative professionals on tight budgets seeking display quality and performance. Select LG for road warriors prioritizing lightweight design, latest processor architecture, expandability, and legacy port support.
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 Pro 16 (2024) if…
- →Only 1.20 kg with a gorgeous OLED panel — exceptional combination
- →120Hz OLED display with accurate color for creatives
- →14-hour battery life is excellent for an OLED ultrabook
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 Pro 16 (2024)
Pros
- Only 1.20 kg with a gorgeous OLED panel — exceptional combination
- 120Hz OLED display with accurate color for creatives
- 14-hour battery life is excellent for an OLED ultrabook
- Good port variety including three USB-A and SD card
- MIL-STD-810H durability certification
Cons
- OLED brightness capped at 350 nits — not ideal in sunlight
- No discrete GPU for GPU-intensive tasks
- Higher price than the standard Gram line
- RAM soldered to board — no upgrade path
- OLED glossy surface catches fingerprints
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" | LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 1.20 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 312.2 x 221.4 x 14.9 mm | 355.8 x 243.4 x 12.5 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 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | OLED | OLED anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| 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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