Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 vs LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 Comparison

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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8

14 inches | December 2022

Speed 2.5

Size 8.5

Display 4

Gaming 1.5

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LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022

14 inches | April 2022

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Size 9.5

Display 4

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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 vs LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and Gram 14 2-in-1 2022, two laptops from Lenovo and LG. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 was introduced to market in December 2022 and LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 was launched in April 2022. There is only 8 months difference between IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 Key Specs

Launched in December 2022
14.0" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 7330U
GPU: Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
8GB Ram
313.1 x 224.9 x 17.8 mm (12.33 x 8.85 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.55 kg (3.42 lbs)

LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 Key Specs

Launched in April 2022
14.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
312 x 213.9 x 16.8 mm (12.28 x 8.42 x 0.66 inches)
Weight: 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 Gen 8 over LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022

Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Touchpad Size	12.0 x 7.5 cm vs 11.1 x 6.9 cm	Larger Touchpad Area
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $1200-1600	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 over Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 Gen 8

Weight	0.99 kg vs 1.55 kg	0.56 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.2% vs ~80.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.3 mm vs 5.8 mm	0.5 mm thinner bezels
GPU FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS vs 0.54 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs LPDDR4X	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.0 vs 1.4

Common Strengths of LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 Gen 8

Launch Dates	December 2022 vs April 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Type	Touch Screen vs Touch Screen	Interact with your fingers
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	LPDDR4X vs LPDDR5	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 v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 Gen 8

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 vs LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and the LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.55 kg (3.42 lbs)	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)
Surface Area	704 cm2 (109.1 inches2)	667 cm2 (103.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.7%	~85.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.8 mm	~5.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.07 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.154 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray, Blue	Black
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and the LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 External Dimensions

Weight

IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 weighs 1.55 kg (3.42 lbs), whereas the Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 weighs 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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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 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 is 0.07 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 vs LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 3 7330U AMD Ryzen 5 7530U AMD Ryzen 7 7730U	Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i7 1260P
Base Frequency	2.3 GHz	1.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.3 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	4	12
Number of Threads	8	16
L3 Cache	8 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1048	1593
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	3741	7956
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1100	1516
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	4399	9305

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 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 3 7330U

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1240P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1500 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	0.54 TFLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	4.27 Gbps	5.2 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	128	640
TMUs	8	40
ROPs	4	20

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. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 has a FLOPS value of 0.54 TFLOPS whereas the LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No

Both laptops, the IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and the Gram 14 2-in-1 2022, 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	Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (14" Gen 8)	LG Gram 14 2-in-1 (2022)
CPU	AMD Ryzen 3 7330U	Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 3.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (14" Gen 8)|LG Gram 14 2-in-1 (2022)

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

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	52.5 Wh	72 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W
Full Charging Time	1:35 hr

On the other hand, the Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 features a higher battery capacity of 72 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8's 53 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
Both laptops, the IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and the Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

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.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 vs LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 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. Both IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Gram 14 2-in-1 2022's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
Both IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 vs LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 (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 IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 have USB Type-C ports. IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 has 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
Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 feature an HDMI port. IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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
Both IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Gen 8 and Gram 14 2-in-1 2022 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: v6.2)	v5.1	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No