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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers exceptional performance for engineering, 3D rendering, and gaming due to its robust processor and powerful graphics card, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less suitable for travel. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 boasts significantly lighter weight and longer battery life, ideal for portability and general use; however, its integrated graphics limit its capacity for intensive engineering tasks and gaming. If performance in demanding applications outweighs the need for mobility, the Aorus 17G is a strong choice; if a balance of performance and portability for everyday tasks is preferred, consider the LG Gram 17. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
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
7.5
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
282.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.0/10
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 Aorus 17G is good.
The LG Gram 17 offers a higher resolution display and significantly longer battery life, alongside greater RAM and storage capacity, enhancing its suitability for general use with better multitasking capabilities and media consumption quality. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G packs a more powerful CPU and GPU combo, which could be favorable for more demanding applications, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.5
7.6/10
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
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G excels in gaming and 3D with its Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and high screen refresh rate, offering robust performance suitable for demanding graphics tasks, while the lightweight LG Gram 17, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, caters to casual gaming and portability with a quality display but lower refresh rate.
Content Creation
7.5
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 Aorus 17G 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
7.2
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
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.4
17.3in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G and the LG Gram 17 offer high-resolution displays that provide crisp visuals and bright panels that enhance visibility in various lighting conditions, making them suitable for a range of everyday tasks. In engineering and design, their displays cover a wide range of colors and can reproduce accurate colors within professional color gamuts, which is crucial for precision in visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates make them less ideal, as these activities benefit significantly from smoother motion and faster screen responses.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,329
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a price of $2,329 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.6/10
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 Aorus 17G is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, with a high-performance CPU and GPU, is engineered for demanding tasks like 3D design and simulations, providing visual accuracy on its quality screen, though heavy in design. In contrast, the LG Gram 17 offers a more portable solution with a lighter frame and longer battery life, suitable for on-the-go engineering use, but it trades off some graphical power due to its integrated graphics.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 17G | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,329 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.9" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | 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 | 6 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 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 | 300Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 282 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 17G
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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