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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is the go-to for gaming and tasks like 3D modeling or machine learning due to its higher performance hardware, but with decreased battery life and heavier weight, it's less travel-friendly. The LG Gram 17, on the other hand, offers a larger screen, more battery life, and is significantly lighter, making it a strong contender for general use and portability. If engineering software and intense multitasking are your priority, the Gigabyte's robust specs hold an edge. However, for everyday tasks, document editing, and media consumption with the ease of carrying around, the LG Gram's advantages are clear. Both fall within a similar price range, appealing for varied reasons. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
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 15X is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers a high-performance CPU and quality graphics card for demanding tasks, with solid screen quality and build, but with lesser portability and battery life compared to some competitors. Meanwhile, the LG Gram 17 shines with exceptional portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go usage, yet it compromises on raw performance due to a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics.
Gaming and AI
8.5
6.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very 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.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X boasts a high-end CPU and GPU combination, making it superior for engineering and design software that requires more computational power and graphic rendering, whereas the LG Gram 17 offers a sharper display and double the RAM for handling large projects but with a less powerful GPU, favoring resolution and multitasking over high-end graphics performance. While the Aorus 15X is heavier and less portable, the LG Gram is lighter with a longer battery life but may fall short in processing speed and graphical tasks compared to the Aorus 15X.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X and LG Gram 17 both offer crisp visuals and wide viewing angles, ensuring text and images are clear and vibrant thanks to their high-resolution displays and bright panels. In engineering and design, both laptops' displays cover a broad spectrum of colors, essential for precision in color-sensitive tasks, although the Aorus offers slightly better color accuracy for professionals. However, for gaming and 3D work where smooth motion is key, the Aorus falls short as it lacks the high refresh rate that is critical for these activities, making it less suitable for enthusiasts and professionals in those fields.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability, though the LG Gram 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
8.0
8.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
7.7
8.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Cost
$1,600
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15X and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15X | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,600 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 301 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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