Choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the LG Gram 17 depends on your priorities. If you prefer a laptop that is more gaming and performance-oriented with a dedicated graphics card, which is particularly useful for 3D tasks, machine learning, or gaming, then the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a strong option. However, if you value portability and long battery life for general use and enjoy a larger, higher-resolution display that's better for productivity and media consumption, the LG Gram 17 is a better fit. The tradeoff with the LG Gram is that you'll have integrated graphics which are less suited for intense graphics tasks compared to the Gigabyte's dedicated GPU, but it offers a lighter form factor and potentially better battery performance. The price difference between these laptops typically reflects these differences in performance and portability features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
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
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 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 7 is good.
The LG Gram 17, with its lighter weight, longer battery life, larger storage capacity, and a higher resolution display, is better suited for general use where portability and screen quality are at a premium. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, though bulkier and with shorter battery life, offers a dedicated graphics card which makes it better for tasks requiring more graphical power, but with less emphasis on portability and long-lasting usage away from a power source.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.5/10
8.1/10
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 7 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
7.6/10
8.4/10
8.5/10
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 7 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
7.4/10
8.2/10
8.5/10
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 7 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
8.3/10
7.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 and LG Gram 17 both have high-resolution displays with adequate brightness, making text, images, and videos clear and vibrant. However, for engineering and design tasks, although both laptops offer a wide color gamut ensuring precise color representation essential for detailed work, they may not fully cover the high-end spectrums some professionals seek. Finally, while gaming or doing 3D work, the lower refresh rates of these laptops' screens can lead to less fluid motion, detracting from the immersive and responsive experience preferred in such applications.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,190
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 excels in CPU and GPU performance, which is crucial for engineering and design tasks requiring heavy computation and graphics rendering, but is less portable due to its weight and size. The LG Gram 17, on the other hand, offers a higher resolution screen and more RAM for multitasking and detailed work, along with better portability due to its lighter weight, but its integrated graphics may limit performance in graphics-intensive applications.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
"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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