Choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the LG Gram 17 comes down to what you value more in a laptop. If top-tier gaming performance, superior graphics processing, and high refresh rates are essential, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with its RTX 3080 graphics card, is a stronger candidate despite its higher cost. It also has a smaller screen which means better pixel density but less screen real estate compared to LG Gram 17. On the other hand, if you prefer a lightweight laptop with a larger, high-resolution screen for productivity tasks, and longer battery life, the LG Gram 17, which is also less expensive, is the better option. However, the Gram’s integrated graphics won’t handle intensive graphical tasks as well as the Aorus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The LG Gram 17 is rated very good for general use likely because it combines a large, high-quality screen with lightweight portability and long battery life, making it more convenient for varied everyday tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, while offering strong CPU and RAM capabilities for performance, has a shorter battery life and heavier build, which may limit its appeal for users who prioritize ease of transport and longer unplugged usage.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.3/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
8.1/10
7.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the LG Gram 17 offer high resolution and brightness, ensuring sharp, clear images and good visibility in various lighting conditions. Engineers and designers can appreciate their wide color gamuts, allowing for accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate on these screens results in less fluid motion, making them less ideal for fast-paced visuals compared to screens designed specifically for gaming.
Battery
5.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability, though the LG Gram 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,950
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P stands out for engineering and design because it has a high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, which are essential for demanding tasks, though it sacrifices some portability and has noticeable operating noise. Conversely, the LG Gram 17 balances portability with a large, high-resolution display, good CPU, and plenty of RAM, making it suitable for engineering and design, but it isn't as powerful in graphics-intensive tasks due to a less capable integrated GPU.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 Aorus 15P and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
"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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