The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers superior performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, with a robust graphics card suitable for intensive gaming. However, it's heavier and less portable with lower battery life. The LG Gram 17, on the other hand, is lighter, has a longer battery life, making it more portable, and it's somewhat less expensive with more RAM and storage. Its performance is more suited for general use and multitasking. If mobility and battery are priorities and you engage in lighter workloads, the LG Gram 17 is better, whereas if performance in demanding applications is key, the Aorus 17 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Good portability
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
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good.
The LG Gram 17 takes the lead in general use, largely thanks to its lighter weight, longer battery life, and higher screen resolution, making it more portable and visually sharper for everyday tasks compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17 which, although it features a more powerful CPU and dedicated graphics card, is heavier and has shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.5/10
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
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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.
Software Development
7.5/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 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 17 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
8.0/10
7.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 17 and LG Gram 17 offer high resolution and bright displays, delivering crisp and clear visuals for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. Regarding engineering and design, these laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation necessary for precise design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and an immersive experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 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
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17, with a high-performance CPU and dedicated GPU, is ideally suited for demanding engineering and design software, offering robust processing and graphics capabilities necessary for such tasks. In comparison, the LG Gram 17 provides a balance between performance and portability, with a good CPU and integrated graphics, making it a lightweight option for less-intensive engineering and design use while offering superior screen quality for detailed work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
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 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
$1,700
$1,699
$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 17 costs $1,699.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17 and the LG Gram 17 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 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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