LG Gram 16 2021 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel Comparison

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LG Gram 16 2021 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Gram 16 2021 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel, two laptops from LG and Lenovo. LG Gram 16 2021 was introduced to market in January 2021 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel was launched in February 2021. There is only 1 months difference between Gram 16 2021 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of LG Gram 16 2021 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel before getting into our more detailed comparison.

LG Gram 16 2021 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
8GB Ram
356.6 x 248.3 x 16.9 mm (14.04 x 9.78 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.19 kg (2.62 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel Key Specs

Launched in February 2021
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
8GB Ram
305.8 x 217 x 18 mm (12.04 x 8.54 x 0.71 inches)
Weight: 1.19 kg (2.62 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Gram 16 2021 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose LG Gram 16 2021 over Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.8% vs ~77.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6 mm vs 9.7 mm	3.7 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Noise Level	31.1 dB vs 37.4 dB	Less fan noise
Contrast Rate	1483:1 vs 1333:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 170 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	99.8% vs 99.7%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	95.8% vs 71.1%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	83.7% vs 71.1%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Touchpad Size	13.2 x 8.2 cm vs 11.5 x 6.5 cm	Larger Touchpad Area
Key Travel	1.6 mm vs 1.5 mm	Better typing feel

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel over LG Gram 16 2021

Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 140°	More flexible screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 350 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	24 ms vs 32 ms	Faster Response screen
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Speaker Loudness	77.4 dB vs 76.1 dB	Generates higher sound levels
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel and LG Gram 16 2021

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel and LG Gram 16 2021

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

LG Gram 16 2021 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the LG Gram 16 2021 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.19 kg (2.62 lbs)	1.19 kg (2.62 lbs)
Surface Area	885 cm2 (137.3 inches2)	664 cm2 (102.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.8%	~77.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6 mm	~9.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.07 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.154 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Silver, Green	Black, Gray
Cover Opening Angle	140Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the LG Gram 16 2021 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel External Dimensions

Weight

Weight Comparison

LG Gram 16 2021 1.19 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel 1.19 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Thickness Comparison

LG Gram 16 2021 16.90 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel 18.00 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the LG Gram 16 2021 is 0.07 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel is 0.09 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

LG Gram 16 2021 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7	Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i5 1145G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7 Intel Core i7 1185G7
Base Frequency	1.7-3.0 GHz	1.7-3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.1 GHz	4.1 GHz
Number of Cores	2	2
Number of Threads	4	4
L3 Cache	6 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1264	1264
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	2563	2563
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1330	1330
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	3144	3144

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the LG Gram 16 2021 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i3 1115G4 ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	844.8 GFLOPS	844.8 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	384	384
TMUs	24	24
ROPs	12	12

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. LG Gram 16 2021 has a FLOPS value of 0.84 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel ' has a FLOPS value of 0.84 TFLOPS.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Gram 16 2021 and the ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	LG Gram 16 (2021)	Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (Intel)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	80 Wh	41 Wh 54.7 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	45 / 65 W
AC Adapter Weight	292 gramm	365 gramm

Moreover, the Gram 16 2021 boasts a larger battery capacity of 80 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel's41 Wh.

Battery Comparison

LG Gram 16 2021 80 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel 41 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

STORAGE
The ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Gram 16 2021's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

LG Gram 16 2021 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the LG Gram 16 2021 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Gram 16 2021 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Gram 16 2021 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel's total usable screen area is 513cm² / 80inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Gram 16 2021 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

LG Gram 16 2021 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel 170 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Gram 16 2021 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel boasts a faster response time of 24.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

LG Gram 16 2021 350 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel 500 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

LG Gram 16 2021 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Gram 16 2021 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Gram 16 2021 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Gram 16 2021 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Gram 16 2021 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Gram 16 2021 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Gram 16 2021 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Gram 16 2021 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Intel are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No