Choosing between the HP 14" Laptop and the LG Gram 17 depends on your needs and budget. The HP offers a more budget-friendly price and better portability due to its smaller size and relatively lightweight design, which might be suitable for general use. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17, while more expensive, provides a larger screen, higher resolution, greater battery capacity, and significantly increased performance that is well-suited for intensive tasks such as engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning due to its powerful processor and ample RAM. Both laptops offer similar build qualities and input/output options, but the LG Gram 17 excels in performance and display while the HP is more cost-effective and easier to transport. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
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 overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop has a smaller screen, lower resolution, and less RAM compared to the LG Gram 17, making it less suitable for multitasking and high-resolution tasks, while the LG Gram boasts a larger, higher-quality display and more memory, enhancing overall productivity and user experience. Additionally, the LG Gram 17 offers superior battery life and a lighter build which contributes to greater portability and convenience for on-the-go users, compared to the fair battery life and slightly heavier design of the HP 14" Laptop.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The LG Gram 17 offers better gaming and 3D performance owing to its higher screen resolution, larger display, and advanced integrated GPU; the HP 14" Laptop, while still capable, has a simpler integrated GPU and a smaller screen, which limits its gaming and 3D abilities.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
8.0/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop has a significantly less powerful CPU and GPU than the LG Gram 17, with far less RAM, affecting its ability to smoothly run resource-intensive engineering and design software. The LG Gram 17 not only has a superior display regarding size and quality, but it also offers a larger screen with higher resolution and better color accuracy, which is crucial for detailed engineering and design work, while retaining excellent portability due to its light weight.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.4/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8/10
8.2/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3/10
7.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering the HP 14" Laptop for general use, its relatively lower resolution and average brightness may not provide the sharpness and visibility some users desire. The LG Gram 17's larger, brighter display with higher resolution ensures a more vivid and detailed viewing experience for both general use and specialized engineering tasks, supported by an adequate color coverage critical for design accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their less than ideal refresh rates, which can hinder the smoothness of fast-paced visuals necessary in high-action scenarios.
Battery
8.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.0/10
The LG Gram 17 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$418
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
"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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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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