There was a good deal on the LG Gram with 12 gen i7. But looking at the reviews it seemed to run hot, so I passed.
With the standard time delay, a proper review of the 12th gen Gram (with data directly compared to the 11th gen Gram) is in. I thought I'd share some key graphs for those interested. FYI, and as I said, these data points are almost universal across all 12th gen laptop reviews (I'll note the exceptions).
CPU performance. Note how it fluctuates greatly. Also note that it is overall better than the previous gen. Lastly, there is a "Cool mode" possible to activate, and performance becomes more stable and better. (In pink.) This is actually something most companies provide - but the computer will run loud.
Here the reviewer notes that what is fundamentally the same graphics controller functions better in the 11th gen than in the 12th. Over the years, I have noted that integrated graphics are the most sensitive to bad cooling. The difference between integrated performance in monster tank laptops (think Latitude or Thinkpad T series) is often 50% better than the same processor's graphics in a thin laptop - even a gaming thin laptop like the Zephyrus series.
A note regarding noise. It isn't that much louder, but the 11th gen Gram is also a thin laptop without the greatest cooling... This is the clearest indicator that the 12th gen needs more sophisticated cooling to run.
Runs much hotter. 'Nough said.
Lastly, battery life. A very stark comparison. LG did wonders with the 12th gen processor, but the 11th is apparently much easier to work with.
Note that almost everyone else had a lot more trouble getting decent battery runtimes with the 12th gen processors. This Gram is the exception.
Conclusion is as before.
The Gram is an excellent computer with 11th gen. Facts as they are, 12th gen doesn't make for a convincing buy.
