LG Gram 14 2023 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 Comparison

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LG Gram 14 2023 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Gram 14 2023 and Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8, two laptops from LG and Lenovo. LG Gram 14 2023 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 was launched in January 2023. Both Gram 14 2023 and Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of LG Gram 14 2023 and Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

LG Gram 14 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1360P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
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)

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" Touchscreen - OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1360P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
16GB Ram
318 x 230 x 15.2 mm (12.52 x 9.06 x 0.6 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Gram 14 2023 and Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose LG Gram 14 2023 over Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8

Weight	0.99 kg vs 1.40 kg	0.41 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.2% vs ~77.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.3 mm vs 8.3 mm	3 mm thinner bezels
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.0 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $1200-1600	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 over LG Gram 14 2023

Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 350 nits	Brighter Screen
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity

Common Strengths of Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 and LG Gram 14 2023

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
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 4.0 (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
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
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 Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 and LG Gram 14 2023

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

LG Gram 14 2023 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the LG Gram 14 2023 and the Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8.

Physical Specs
Weight	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Surface Area	667 cm2 (103.4 inches2)	731 cm2 (113.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~85.2%	~77.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.3 mm	~8.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.07 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.154 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Silver, Gray

Comparison of the LG Gram 14 2023 and the Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 External Dimensions

Weight

Gram 14 2023 weighs 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs), whereas the Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

LG Gram 14 2023 0.99 kg

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 1.40 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

LG Gram 14 2023 16.80 mm

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 15.20 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 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 14 2023 is 0.07 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 is 0.10 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 14 2023 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 1360P	Intel Core i7 1360P
Base Frequency	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	12	12
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	18 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1838	1838
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	10754	10754
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1899	1899
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	12375	12375

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 14 2023 and Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i7 1360P ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
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	1.690 TFLOPS	1.690 TFLOPS
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	768	768
TMUs	48	48
ROPs	24	24

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 14 2023 has a FLOPS value of 1.69 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.69 TFLOPS.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6000 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Gram 14 2023's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	72 Wh	75 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	65 / 100 W

On the other hand, the Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 features a higher battery capacity of 75 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Gram 14 2023's 72 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

LG Gram 14 2023 72 Wh

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 75 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Gram 14 2023 and the Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	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 14 2023 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the LG Gram 14 2023 and Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 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 Gram 14 2023 and Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Gram 14 2023 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

LG Gram 14 2023 162 ppi

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 243 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Gram 14 2023 and Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

LG Gram 14 2023 350 nits

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 400 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

LG Gram 14 2023 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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 14 2023 and Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 have USB-A ports. Gram 14 2023 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Gram 14 2023 and Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 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 14 2023 and Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Gram 14 2023 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors. Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 does not have an HDMI port.

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 14 2023 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Gram 14 2023 and Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 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)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x 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	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No