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LG Gram 14 Z970-A.AAS5U1

Specifications

LG Gram 14 Z970-A.AAS5U1
LG Gram 14 Z970-A.AAS5U1 (Gram Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-7200U 2 x 2.5 - 3.1 GHz, Kaby Lake
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 157 PPI, IPS, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel Kaby Lake-U Premium PCH
Storage
256 GB NVMe, 256 GB 
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: microSD, USB 3.0 Type-C
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth Yes
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 15.2 x 322.6 x 210.8 ( = 0.6 x 12.7 x 8.3 in)
Battery
60 Wh
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.71 kg ( = 60.32 oz / 3.77 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
1100 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 83% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: 70%, performance: - %, features: - %, display: 70% mobility: 90%, workmanship: 100%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the LG Gram 14 Z970-A.AAS5U1

83% LG Gram 14 - laptop siêu mỏng nhẹ, pin lâu
Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 70% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
Đánh giá LG gram 14: Máy tính di động đúng nghĩa
Source: XT Mobile VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Light weight; slim size; support USB-C; excellent display; good ergonomy; nice performance; high autonomy. Negative: Mediocre design; no SD card slot; poor webcam; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/10/2017
Đánh giá LG Gram: Siêu nhẹ, màn hình đẹp
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Light weight; excellent display; slim size; long battery life; high mobility. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/15/2017
Đánh giá nhanh LG Gram: Chiếc Laptop mỏng nhẹ, pin 17 tiếng, phù hợp cho dân công sở
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size; light weight; very long battery life; high mobility; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; full set of ports; excellent display; comfortable keyboard. Negative: Mediocre touchpad.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/15/2017
Chi tiết LG Gram - laptop siêu nhẹ đối thủ của MacBook
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; light weight; premium design; metal case; nice display; long battery life; excellent display; good connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/23/2017

Comment

Series:

LG introduced its Gram laptop to the world four years ago with the intention to produce notebook as featherweight as possible. With the same noble intention of making it as light as possible, LG has brought forward its 2020 Gram lineup into the market. The extremely light weight of the laptops is due to the fact that the laptops are built with a specially designed, innovative magnesium-alloy frame. Apart from the light weight, this new series has also retained its Gram’s hallmark feature by retaining the svelte form factor. However, this new 2020 series has gone through quite a number of upgrades to cater for the high price tag.

The new Gram series has been introduced with four models which ranges from 14 inches to 17 inches display size along with a 2-in-1 system embedded within it. This opens the possibility for users to choose the best model which caters the individual’s preference and personal interest. As far as the battery capability is concerned, it should be noted that the 14 inches model has retained a similar battery size as the Gram series predecessor which is 72Watt-hour battery. While the 15 inches and 17 inches model cater an 80Watt-hour battery, the 14 inches model is believed to be able to operate at its best with the smaller battery due to its smaller display size. As for the 80 Watt-hour battery, LG claimed that it can provide 17 to 18.5 hours battery life after full charging. However, the real experience with the battery longevity still needs some testing in real-time with real user experience.

Despite the varying battery sizes, all four models of the Gram 2020 laptops have been enhanced with a ‘Mega Cooling’ thermal management system. This is known to be able to improvise the entire user experience and the overall performance of the models. The 17 inches model is incorporated with 16GB of RAM while the other models comes in with 8GB of RAM. The 17 inches model do have some variation due to its bigger display size. Even with the display resolution, the 17 inches sports a 2560 x 1600 display while the other models carry 1920 x 1080 display. This will obviously cater for different viewing quality and user’s viewing pleasure as well. But again, the experience itself is entirely subjective depending on the taste and interest of the individual involved.

In addition to the ones mentioned above, the Gram 2020 lineups also feature Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 3 port. While some might not consider the inclusion of Thunderbolt 3 a must, those who are gamers at heart would definitely rejoice with this addition in the laptop built. The reason being is that Thunderbolt 3 allows the connection to a more powerful external GPU which is worthwhile when it comes to gaming needs for some users. So, the Gram 2020 series can cater for both personal and professional use as well.

Intel HD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2) found on some Kaby-Lake CPU models (15 W ULV series).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i5-7200U: Kaby-Lake based SoC with two CPU cores clocked at 2.5 to 3.1 GHz, HyperThreading and manufactured with an improved 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


LG:

LG Electronics Inc. is a subsidiary of LG Group. It is a South Korean company and was founded as Goldstar Co, Ltd, in 1958. The group offers products in the fields of information technology, consumer electronics and mobile communications, and home appliances. LG Electronics is the world's third largest home appliance manufacturer. As a notebook manufacturer, LG only became known to a wider audience in the German-speaking market in 2005. After a few years, LG largely withdrew from the laptop sector. The product range includes OLED, LED/LCD and plasma TVs, home theater systems, Blu-ray players as well as audio and video players. 


83%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2017-09-30 (Update: 2017-09-30)