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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware m17 R5, a slightly less expensive option, offers robust performance suited for gaming and engineering with a high-capacity battery but is heavier, which affects portability. Meanwhile, the LG Gram 17, while slightly more costly, provides ample storage, higher RAM, and outstanding battery life in a much lighter design, ideal for general use and carrying around, but it may not match the Dell's performance for demanding 3D tasks or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m17 R5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 is good.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5, with its strong CPU and RAM, is built for power and extensive usage, but its heavier build and shorter battery life make it less portable and suited for brief general use. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 offers a higher screen resolution and longer battery life, tied with a lighter design which grants greater portability and a more comfortable general use experience, even though it might not handle highly demanding tasks as effectively.
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.5
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
480Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 is suitable for gaming and 3D due to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a screen with a high refresh rate, making it ideal for fast-paced visuals. In comparison, the LG Gram 17, while offering a built-in Intel Iris Xe GPU and a high-resolution display, has a lower standard refresh rate which is not optimal for the most demanding gaming scenarios.
Content Creation
7.8
8.4
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.4
8.2
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.1
7.4
17.3in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
480Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Dell Alienware m17 R5 and the LG Gram 17 offer displays with pleasing resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vibrant image quality for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. The screens on both models cover a wide range of colors with good accuracy, important for engineering and design professionals who require precise color representation for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, which demand fast refresh rates for smooth motion, both laptops fall short, potentially leading to less fluid visuals during high-speed scenes.
Battery
5.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 has 5 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 17 has 11 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
17.0in
7.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 has good portability, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.0
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and LG Gram 17 both have good build quality, though the Dell Alienware m17 R5 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$2,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 has a price of $1,100 and the LG Gram 17 costs $2,100.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.0
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware m17 R5, with its high-performance CPU and GPU, is tailored more towards demanding engineering software and gaming, offering robust processing and graphics capabilities at the expense of heavier weight and shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 17, which, despite having a higher-resolution screen and being exceptionally lightweight for excellent portability, might not handle intensive engineering tasks and 3D design as effectively due to its less powerful integrated graphics.
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How the Dell Alienware m17 R5 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware m17 R5 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $2,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.8'' x 1.05'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.3 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.64" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.76" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 97 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 480Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 301 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Dell Alienware m17 R5
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Christian Hintze | January 2023
"Overall, the all-AMD system in the Alienware m17 R5 is impressive, especially the graphics performance. However, various driver issues and unnecessary inconsistencies prevent us from truly enjoying such a potent gaming machine. In addition to strong 3D performance, we particularly like the build quality, the fairly bright UHD display with high color space coverage, and the fact that the gamer is often quiet when not under load and also rather quieter than some competitors under load."
LG Gram 17
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
About LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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