Surface Pro 8 vs. LG Gram 16 (2022): Full specs comparison

Here is a comparison of the specs between Surface Pro 8 and LG Gram 16 (2022), including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

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Surface Pro 8 Pros

Reasons that Surface Pro 8 is better than LG Gram 16 (2022).

About 26% lighter

Surface Pro 8 weighed 1.96 pounds, 26% lighter than the 2.64 pounds LG Gram 16 (2022).

WeightSurface Pro 8LG Gram 16 (2022)
Pound
1.96 lbs.
2.64 lbs.
Kilogram
0.89 kg
1.20 kg

LG Gram 16 (2022) Pros

Reasons that LG Gram 16 (2022) is better than Surface Pro 8.

Newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2021

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1260P inside LG Gram 16 (2022) has a 88% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Surface Pro 8.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
LG Gram 16 (2022) - Intel Core i7-1260P
9,170
LG Gram 16 (2022) - Intel Core i5-1240P
7,240
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Supports faster memory

LG Gram 16 (2022) supports a faster memory speed than the Surface Pro 8. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 4267MHz of system memory on the Surface Pro 8.

Memory type and speed
LG Gram 16 (2022) - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz
Surface Pro 8 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to NVIDIA Geforce RTX 2050 4GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

23% larger display

LG Gram 16 (2022) has a 16-inch screen size 23% larger than the 13-inch Surface Pro 8.

Display size
LG Gram 16 (2022)
16-inch
Surface Pro 8
13-inch
Has two more ports and slots

LG Gram 16 (2022) has more ports and slots count than the Surface Pro 8. It has eight versus six amount of ports and slots on the Surface Pro 8.

PortsSurface Pro 8LG Gram 16 (2022)
HDMINoYes
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotNoYes
microSD card slotNoYes
SSD slotYesNo
Surface ConnectYesNo
Surface Type CoverYesNo
Thunderbolt 4Yes x2Yes x2
USB-ANoYes x2
Total68
More versatile connectivity

LG Gram 16 (2022) has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Surface Pro 8. It has five versus two commonly used ports and slots on the Surface Pro 8.

PortsSurface Pro 8LG Gram 16 (2022)
headphone jackYesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
HDMINoYes
microSD card slotNoYes
USB-ANoYes

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Surface Pro 8 and LG Gram 16 (2022).

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Surface Pro 8
32 GB
LG Gram 16 (2022)
32 GB

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Price
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i7-16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
 Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i7-16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
By Microsoft
$916.99
$1,075.00 15% OFF
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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (2022), 13" 2-in-1 Tablet & Laptop, Thin & Lightweight, Intel 12th Gen i5 Fast Processor for Multi-Tasking, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage with Windows 11, Platinum Microsoft Copilot
 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (2022), 13" 2-in-1 Tablet & Laptop, Thin & Lightweight, Intel 12th Gen i5 Fast Processor for Multi-Tasking, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage with Windows 11, Platinum Microsoft Copilot
By Microsoft
$770.99
$1,099.99 30% OFF
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
 Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
By Microsoft
$737.99
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LG Gram 16 2022 Z90Q Price
LG gram (2022) Laptop 16Z90Q 16" Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11, Black
 LG gram (2022) Laptop 16Z90Q 16" Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11, Black
By LG
$829.00
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LG gram (2022) 16Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 16" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen i7 1260P Processor, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, FHD Webcam, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Black
 LG gram (2022) 16Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 16" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen i7 1260P Processor, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, FHD Webcam, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Black
By LG
$894.58
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LG gram (2022) 16Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 16" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel i7 1260P CPU, NVIDIA RTX2050 GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, FHD Webcam, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Gray
 LG gram (2022) 16Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 16" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel i7 1260P CPU, NVIDIA RTX2050 GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, FHD Webcam, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Gray
By LG
$824.99
$919.99 10% OFF
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Specs Comparison

Availability

Surface Pro 8LG Gram 16 (2022)
Released20212022
Release Date
  • Introduced: September 22, 2021
  • Pre-ordered: September 22, 2021
  • Released: October 5, 2021
  • Announced on April 26, 2022.
  • Available starting from June 2022.
Pricing
  • $1,099.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 128GB
    Platinum only.
  • $1,199.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 256GB
  • $1,399.99 
    i5-1135G7 16GB 256GB
  • $1,399.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 512GB
  • $1,599.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 256GB
  • $1,899.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 512GB
  • $2,199.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 1TB
    Platinum only.
  • $2,599.99 
    i7-1185G7 32GB 1TB
    Platinum only.
  • $1,399.99
    i5-1240P 16GB 512GB
  • $1,449.99
    i7-1260P 16GB 256GB
  • $1,549.99
    i7-1260P 16GB 512GB
  • $1,699.99
    i7-1260P 16GB 1TB
Applicable Models-
  • LG gram 16
  • LG gram 16 (16Z90Q)
  • LG gram 16 (2022)
  • 2022 LG Gram 16
Generations

Exterior

Surface Pro 8LG Gram 16 (2022)
Dimensions11.3” x 8.2” x 0.37” (287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm)13.96 x 9.53 x 0.66 in (354.5 x 242.1 x 16.8 mm)
Weight1.96 lb (889 g)
  • 2.64 lbs. (1.199 kg)
    Integrated Graphics models.
  • 2.83 lbs. (1.285 kg)
    Discrete Graphics models.
Colors
Matte Black Platinum
Silver Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Not included.
  • Compatible with 
    Surface Pro Signature Keyboard Surface Pro X Keyboard
  • Type Cover Features:
    • Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys
    • Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1-F12)
    • 4 directional keys; Windows, Brightness and Media Controls Keys;
    • LED backlighting
  • Trackpad:
    • Precision glass trackpad.
    • Trackpad size: 4 x 2 inches (101.6 mm x 50.8 mm)
    • Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture.
  • Surface Slim Pen Storage
    • Magnetic dock
    • Automatically wireless charge Surface Slim Pen
  • Keyboard
    • Full-size backlit keyboard
    • Built-in numeric keypad
    • 1.65mm key travel
    • Enhanced Key Pitch Stroke
    • Expanded Keycaps
  • Touchpad
    • Widened 16:10 ratio touchpad
    • Size: 131.5 x 82.6 mm

Display

Surface Pro 8LG Gram 16 (2022)
Size13 Inches16 Inches
Info
  • Resolution: 2880 x 1920
    5.53M Pixels.
  • Density: 267 PPI
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
    60Hz default.
  • PixelSense™ Flow Display
  • Aspect ratio: 3:2
  • Inking: GPU Ink Acceleration
  • Touch: 10 points multi-touch
16-inch WQXGA
IPS 2560 x 1600 16:10 60Hz 350 nits brightness 1200:1 contrast ratio 99% DCI-P3 color gamut Non-touch

Ports

Surface Pro 8LG Gram 16 (2022)
Surface Pro 8 Ports
Image Source: Microsoft
Left (1)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (3)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x Surface Connect
    Charging, Docking
Bottom (1)
  • 1 x Surface Type Cover
Under Kickstand (1)
  • 1 x SSD slot
    M.2 2230 NVMe slot
LG Gram 16 (2022) Ports
Image Source: LG
Left (4)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (4)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Surface Pro 8LG Gram 16 (2022)
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.10 → 4.70 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM
8GB 16GB 32GB
Dual-channel 5200 MHz LPDDR5 Memory
On-board memory
Discrete Graphics-Optional NVIDIA RTX 2050 with 4GB GDDR6
Storage
128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB
Removable SSD.
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe™ Gen 4 SSD.
2 x M.2 2280 slots.
Cooling Info-Mega cooling 4.0

Connectivity

Surface Pro 8LG Gram 16 (2022)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible.Intel® Wireless-AX211 Wi-Fi 6E
Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth Wireless 5.1 technologyBluetooth 5.1

Battery

Surface Pro 8LG Gram 16 (2022)
Size
  • 51.5Wh
    Nominal battery capacity.
  • 50.2Wh
    Minimum battery capacity.
80 Wh (4-Cell Lithium-ion Battery)
Battery LifeUp to 16 hours of typical device usage
  • Up to 13.5 hours of typical device usage
    Tested with MobileMark 18.
  • Up to 22.5 hours of video playback
Power Supply
  • 60W power supply with USB-A (5W) (65W total)
  • Supports Fast Charge (0-80% in about one hour)
65W
USB-C PD Charger

Software

Surface Pro 8LG Gram 16 (2022)
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Built-in Apps
  • Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
  • Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial
  • Preloaded Xbox app
  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate one month trial
  • Virtoo by LG
  • DTS X:Ultra
  • Alexa for PC
  • LG Glance by Mirametrix®
  • McAfee Live Safe (30 Days Trial)
  • Microsoft Office 2016 (30 Days Trial)

Camera & Audio

Surface Pro 8LG Gram 16 (2022)
Camera
  • Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)
  • 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video
  • 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p full HD and 4K video
  • FHD Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera, 1920 x 1080 FHD).
  • Built-in IR Camera 
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
Audio
  • Dual far-field Studio Mics
  • 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos®
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 x 1.5W speakers
  • HD Audio with DTS X Ultra

Misc

Surface Pro 8LG Gram 16 (2022)
Inking
  • Supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
    4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision magnetic storage
  • Supports Tactile signals with Surface Slim Pen 2
-
Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer
  • Ambient Color Sensor (brightness and color)
-
Security
  • Firmware TPM chip for enterprise-grade security and BitLocker support
  • Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
  • Windows Hello with Face Sign in
  • Wedge-shaped lock
  • HDD Security
  • Secure mode (Webcam & MIC off Hot key)
In the box
  • Surface Pro 8
  • Power supply
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety and warranty documents
-
Warranty1-year limited hardware warranty1 year parts and labor

Key Features

Surface Pro 8LG Gram 16 (2022)
At Glance
Released in Late
2021
3:2 2.8K
13”
1920p 60~120Hz
Weight
1.96 lb
0.89 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1185G7
4C/8T, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,404
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,864
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Surface Pro 8 Ports
Released in Early
2022
16:10 WQXGA
16”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
2.64 lb
1.20 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C/16T, 2.10 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,680
Single Core
Geekbench 5
9,170
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
LG Gram 16 (2022) Ports
NVIDIA Geforce
RTX 2050
4GB GDDR6
Passed
MIL-STD-810G
Durability Test
Supports
LG Glance
By Mirametrix

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