When deciding between the Gateway 11.6" and the LG Gram 17", consider that the smaller Gateway 11.6" offers a budget-friendly option with basic performance suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, while the LG Gram 17" comes at a higher price but offers a more powerful processor, increased memory and storage for more demanding applications like photo editing and multitasking. The LG Gram also boasts a larger, higher-resolution screen which is better for video streaming and productivity. Furthermore, the LG Gram has a more portable design despite its larger screen, offering lightweight construction with longer battery life, making it ideal for people on the move who need a machine that can handle a heavier load. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
Excellent portability
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
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" laptop, with a basic Intel Celeron processor and minimal RAM, is not as capable as the LG Gram 17 which boasts a more powerful Intel i7 processor and significantly higher RAM, making the LG Gram better suited for multitasking and demanding applications. Additionally, the LG Gram 17 offers superior screen quality with a higher resolution and larger display, enhancing visual experience, along with better battery life and portability despite its larger size, making it a better option for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has an Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is less powerful for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the LG Gram 17's Intel Iris Xe graphics. Additionally, the LG Gram 17 offers a larger and higher resolution screen, which enhances gaming and 3D experiences, while the Gateway's smaller and lower resolution display is less suited for these purposes.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Gateway 11.6" has a basic CPU and graphics unit, which along with its lower resolution screen, limits its capacity for demanding engineering software and detailed designs; the LG Gram 17, with its more powerful CPU and better integrated graphics, coupled with a higher resolution display, is more equipped to handle such tasks efficiently.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
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
5.7/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
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
5.7/10
7.4/10
11.6in
SIZE
17.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gateway 11.6" likely suffers from a low-resolution display with limited brightness, making it less suitable across the board for tasks requiring visual clarity. The LG Gram 17" excels in screen quality for general use and engineering with a higher resolution and superior color accuracy, catering to detailed work and design precision. However, its potential lower refresh rate compared to gaming-optimized screens makes it less ideal for 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gateway 11.6" has 8 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
11.6in
SIZE
17.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.0/10
The LG Gram 17 has good build quality, while the Gateway 11.6" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$89
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gateway 11.6" has a price of $89 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
"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."
Get a great deal on the Gateway 11.6" or the LG Gram 17
About Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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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