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Laptop 13 (2023)
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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Framework Laptop 13 is more portable, customizable, and easier to repair which may lower long-term costs, but has less storage and memory than the LG Gram 17. The LG Gram 17 offers a larger screen ideal for productivity and media consumption with significantly higher storage and memory, making it better for demanding tasks. However, it's larger and less customizable. If portability and customization are priorities and you manage with moderate internal resources, the Framework could suit you well. If a larger display, more storage, and memory are paramount for intensive multitasking or media work, and you don't mind carrying a bigger laptop, consider the LG Gram. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Framework Laptop 13 (2023)
  • Very good portability
  • Very good speakers
  • Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

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General Use

7.5
Laptop 13 (2023)
Gram 17
8.5
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
472.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.

Engineering and Design

7.3
Laptop 13 (2023)
Gram 17
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.

Content Creation

7.5
Laptop 13 (2023)
Gram 17
8.4
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.

Software Development

7.6
Laptop 13 (2023)
Gram 17
8.2
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.

Screen Quality

7.4
Laptop 13 (2023)
Gram 17
7.4
13.5in
SIZE
17.0in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
472.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the Framework Laptop 13 for content creation, and software development.

Battery

7.5 Hours
Laptop 13 (2023)
Gram 17
11.0 Hours
The Framework Laptop 13 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 17 has 11 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Laptop 13 (2023)
Gram 17
Good
13.5in
SIZE
17.0in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has very good portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.8
Laptop 13 (2023)
Gram 17
7.0
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and LG Gram 17 both have good build quality, though the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has somewhat better build quality.

Cost

$1,079
Laptop 13 (2023)
Gram 17
$1,699
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has a price of $1,079 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

6.3
Laptop 13 (2023)
Gram 17
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and Framework Laptop 13 (2023) are both only fair for gaming and AI.

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How the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Framework Laptop 13 (2023)LG Gram 17
Framework Laptop 13 (2023)LG Gram 17

GENERAL

Price
$1,079
$1,699
Release Date
May 1, 2023April 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
11.7'' x 9'' x 0.62''14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7''
Weight
2.95 lbs2.98 lbs
Width
11.7"14.91"
Depth
9.01"10.19"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1340PIntel i7-1260P
RAM
8 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
20
Storage
256 GB2048 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7.5 Hours11 Hours
Battery Capacity
55 Wh80 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.5"17"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2256 x 15042560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
472 nits353 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/107/10
Portability Score
8.8/108/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/107/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
12
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Framework Laptop 13 (2023)

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Scott Gilbertson | July 2023
"If you’re thinking of investing in your first Framework, now is the time. The kinks and rough edges have all been smoothed out and this is a very nice machine with a bright, upgradable future. The only reason I can think of to wait is the AMD model, which I’ll be sure to test as soon as I can get my hands on one."

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 Framework

Framework is a new American laptop manufacturer, specializing in modular and repairable laptops with the goals of promoting longevity and reducing electronic waste. They are a strong proponent of the right to repair movement. Framework laptops have replaceable RAM, storage, ports, keyboards, display bezels, mainboards, and more, making them a great choice for repairability-oriented individuals.

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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