LG Gram Style 14 2023 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 Comparison

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LG Gram Style 14 2023 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Gram Style 14 2023 and Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023, two laptops from LG and Lenovo. LG Gram Style 14 2023 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 was launched in August 2023. There is only 7 months difference between Gram Style 14 2023 and Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 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 Style 14 2023 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

LG Gram Style 14 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1360P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
8GB Ram
311.6 x 213.9 x 15.9 mm (12.27 x 8.42 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 Key Specs

Launched in August 2023
14.5" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
327.49 x 249.12 x 17.9-20.79 mm (12.89 x 9.81 x 0.7-0.82 inches)
Weight: 1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Gram Style 14 2023 and Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose LG Gram Style 14 2023 over Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 2023

Weight	0.99 kg vs 1.75 kg	0.76 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.3% vs ~74.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.1 mm vs 7.6 mm	2.5 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 234 ppi	More pixels per inch
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 2023 over LG Gram Style 14 2023

Display Size	14.5 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Response Time	0.2 ms vs 1 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS vs 1.69 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No

Common Strengths of Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 2023 and LG Gram Style 14 2023

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs August 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Technology	OLED vs OLED	High Screen Quality
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
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
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 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 2023 and LG Gram Style 14 2023

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

LG Gram Style 14 2023 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the LG Gram Style 14 2023 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
Surface Area	667 cm2 (103.3 inches2)	816 cm2 (126.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~85.3%	~74.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.1 mm	~7.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.07 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.154 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Black	Gray

Comparison of the LG Gram Style 14 2023 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Gram Style 14 2023 weighs 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs), whereas the Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 weighs 1.75 kg (3.86 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

LG Gram Style 14 2023 0.99 kg

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 1.75 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

LG Gram Style 14 2023 15.90 mm

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 20.79 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 Style 14 2023 is 0.07 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 is 0.12 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 Style 14 2023 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 1360P	AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Base Frequency	2.2 GHz	4.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	12	6
Number of Threads	16	12
L3 Cache	18 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)	Radeon 760M
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	4 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1838	1861
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	10754	10224
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1899	1669
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	12375	14048

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 Style 14 2023 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 1360P

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1530 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1740 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	95 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1.690 TFLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	768	2048
TMUs	48	64
ROPs	24	40

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 Style 14 2023 has a FLOPS value of 1.69 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6000 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Gram Style 14 2023's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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 Style 14" (2023)	Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 (14", 2023)
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	72 Wh	73.6 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	65 W	170 W

On the other hand, the Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 74 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Gram Style 14 2023's 72 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

LG Gram Style 14 2023 72 Wh

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 74 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Gram Style 14 2023 and the Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
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 Style 14 2023 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the LG Gram Style 14 2023 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 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 Style 14 2023 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 has a larger14.5" display.The total usable screen area of the Gram Style 14 2023 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023's total usable screen area is 610cm² / 94inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Gram Style 14 2023 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 Style 14 2023 243 ppi

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 234 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Gram Style 14 2023 and Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 offer the same refresh rate of 120 Hz.

Furthermore, the Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 boasts a faster response time of 0.2 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both Gram Style 14 2023 and Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

LG Gram Style 14 2023 400 nits

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 400 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

LG Gram Style 14 2023 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 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 Style 14 2023 and Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 have USB-A ports. Gram Style 14 2023 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Gram Style 14 2023 and Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 have USB Type-C ports. Gram Style 14 2023 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 has 2x USB 3.2 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 Style 14 2023 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Gram Style 14 2023 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
Both Gram Style 14 2023 and Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Gram Style 14 2023 and Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 14 , 2023 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)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes