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Updated January 10, 2024·
For better performance in intensive engineering tasks or if OLED display with higher resolution is a priority, the Dell XPS 13 Plus stands out, but its smaller screen size may limit your workspace. The LG Gram 17 offers a notably larger screen and lighter build for greater portability, along with extended battery life for longer usage away from a power source, but lacks the OLED display and has a lower screen resolution. If your work demands high mobility and a spacious screen, the LG Gram 17 would be suitable; however, for more demanding tasks and richer visuals, the Dell XPS 13 Plus would be preferable, at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- The LG Gram 17 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
7.4
13.4in
SIZE
17.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus likely has a high-resolution display with great brightness and color accuracy that appeals to engineers and designers with its wide color gamuts, ensuring that intricate details and color fidelity are top-notch, though its lower refresh rate diminishes its appeal to gamers. LG's Gram 17, with its larger screen, maintains good resolution and color reproduction for general tasks and design work, but like the Dell, the refresh rate isn't optimized for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming. General users will find either laptop screen adequate for daily tasks, but those interested in gaming would benefit from a laptop that prioritizes a high refresh rate.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
Excellent
Good
13.4in
SIZE
17.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the LG Gram 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,849
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus stands out for general use with its high-resolution OLED touchscreen, excellent keyboard and speaker quality, and robust build, though it sacrifices some portability and battery life compared to the LG Gram 17, which offers a larger screen and longer battery life for extended use without frequent charging, and is lighter despite its size, making it easier to carry around.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a high-resolution OLED display and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which contribute to vibrant visuals and decent gaming performance, but its smaller screen and standard refresh rate may limit gaming immersion. In contrast, the LG Gram 17 provides a larger IPS display for an expansive gaming view, and similar integrated graphics for gaming and 3D tasks, yet also with a standard refresh rate that might not be optimal for fast-paced gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in engineering and design due to its top-tier processor, ample RAM, and superior OLED screen with high color accuracy, making it excellent for detailed tasks, although its smaller size favors portability over a large workspace. Conversely, the LG Gram 17 offers a good combination of power and larger screen real estate which is beneficial for multitasking and design, but has an IPS display with less color precision compared to the XPS, and while more portable for its screen size, it may not match the Dell in raw performance.
Content Creation
8.3
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for content creation.
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
8.3
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and LG Gram 17 are both very good for software development.
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.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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