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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A7, generally less expensive, is geared towards gaming with a strong AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, and a high-refresh-rate screen, but has a relatively short battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. The LG Gram 17, while more expensive, offers a lighter and ultra-portable design with significantly longer battery life, a higher-resolution display in a 16:10 aspect ratio for more vertical screen space, and double the storage and RAM, which is excellent for general use and multitasking, but it does not have a dedicated graphics card, so it's not as well-suited for gaming or intensive 3D tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
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 portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The LG Gram 17 exceeds the Gigabyte A7 in portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, which are pivotal for on-the-go use and general productivity. Moreover, the LG Gram 17's superior screen quality, with a higher resolution and color accuracy, offers a more vibrant and crisp visual experience which is a significant advantage for everyday tasks, compared to the Gigabyte A7's decent but lower resolution display.
Gaming and AI
7.3
6.5
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 is well-suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and higher screen refresh rate which offers smooth visuals, whereas the LG Gram 17, despite its capable Intel Iris Xe graphics, has a lower refresh rate, making it less optimal for fast-paced gaming despite its high-resolution display.
Content Creation
7.3
8.4
7.4/10
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 Gigabyte A7 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
7.0
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte A7 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
7.3
7.4
17.3in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte A7 and LG Gram 17 offer screens with sharp resolution and suitable brightness, which enhances viewing and productivity experiences. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation essential for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less fluid motion, making them less ideal compared to models with higher refresh rates that provide smoother visuals in fast-moving scenes.
Battery
4.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
17.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$2,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the LG Gram 17 costs $2,100.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Gigabyte A7 is favored for engineering and design because it has a high-performance CPU and dedicated GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering or simulations, but it has a lower resolution display. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 features a higher-resolution screen which is beneficial for design clarity and precision, and more RAM for multitasking, yet it relies on integrated graphics that are less suited for graphics-intensive tasks.
Build Quality
7.2
7.0
The Gigabyte A7 and LG Gram 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte A7 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $2,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 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 | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Gigabyte A7
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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