Product comparison · 2 laptops

LG Z series 15Z970-G.AA6BB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U vs LG Gram 15Z970-GA3HK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U

120specifications compared
17differ
103identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Z series 15Z970-G.AA6BB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:Grey
- Gram 15Z970-GA3HK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:White
Processor family
- Z series 15Z970-G.AA6BB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:Intel® Core™ i7
- Gram 15Z970-GA3HK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Z series 15Z970-G.AA6BB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Gram 15Z970-GA3HK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Z series 15Z970-G.AA6BB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:i7-7500U
- Gram 15Z970-GA3HK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:i3-7100U
Processor frequency
- Z series 15Z970-G.AA6BB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:2.7 GHz
- Gram 15Z970-GA3HK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Z series 15Z970-G.AA6BB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:4 MB
- Gram 15Z970-GA3HK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:3 MB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
- Z series 15Z970-G.AA6BB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:1050 MHz
- Gram 15Z970-GA3HK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:1000 MHz
Embedded options available
- Z series 15Z970-G.AA6BB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:No
- Gram 15Z970-GA3HK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Yes

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Comparison of 15Z970-G.AA6BB, 15Z970-GA3HK
152 specifications	A LG Z series 15Z970-G.AA6BB laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Model 15Z970-G.AA6BB View product	B LG Gram 15Z970-GA3HK laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Model 15Z970-GA3HK View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey	White
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7	7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-7500U	i3-7100U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
Stepping	H0	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.9 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	2133 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash)
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card ID	0x5916	0x5916
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	DTS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	867 Mbit/s
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	97
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office Trial
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95451	95442
Processor codeDiffers	SR2ZV	SR2ZW
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	60 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one	7.7 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	12.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	40 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.08 kg	1.09 kg
WidthDiffers	358 mm	357.6 mm
DepthDiffers	229 mm	16.8 mm
HeightDiffers	15.2 mm	228.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Interface adapters includedKnown for one	USB male - Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) female	Unknown — not stated by the source

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