The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its advanced graphics card and faster processor, which are well-suited for gaming and intensive applications. However, it comes with a higher price, is heavier, and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 is more affordable, significantly lighter, and offers a longer battery life, which enhances its portability. Its screen has a higher resolution and is better for general use and professional tasks that require good color accuracy and sharpness, but it does not perform as well in gaming or hardware-intensive tasks due to its integrated graphics. Consider the Gigabyte Aorus 17 if performance and gaming are priorities, or the LG Gram 16 if portability, battery life, and affordability are more important for everyday and professional use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 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
8.4/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 excels in engineering and design tasks with a high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, a dedicated high-end GPU, and a quality display, which make it suitable for demanding applications but less portable due to its size and weight.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the LG Gram 16 has a better screen for content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and LG Gram 16 both have screens with resolutions and brightness levels that make images and text clear and easy to read, which is ideal for general use. They offer color ranges that cover a wide spectrum, necessary for precision in engineering and design where accurate color representation is needed. However, their lower refresh rates, compared to screens designed for gaming, mean they won't provide the smooth visual experience preferred for fast-paced games and 3D rendering that rely on quick screen updates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,700
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a price of $1,700 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and LG Gram 16 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers a high-performance CPU and ample RAM for multitasking and demanding applications, making it well-suited for general use, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the LG Gram 16, while also providing sufficient RAM and a quality CPU for everyday tasks, stands out with its lighter weight, longer battery life, and high-resolution screen, making it an excellent option for those who prioritize portability and screen quality in their general use laptop.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17 to be very good for content creation, while the LG Gram 16 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
7.5/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both good for software development.
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
7.4/10
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and LG Gram 16 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 17 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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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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