For choosing between the HP Envy 17 and the LG Gram 16, consider how you prioritize price, performance, and portability. If budget is a primary concern and you need a machine that provides respectable performance for everyday tasks and some more demanding applications, the HP Envy 17 is a solid choice and offers a larger screen. However, if you prefer a lighter laptop with potentially better battery life and easier portability, despite a slightly higher cost, the LG Gram 16 may be more suitable. The LG Gram is often favored for its lightweight design, making it ideal for frequent travel or mobile work. If your work involves more resource-intensive tasks and the screen size is beneficial, the HP may be preferable, while for on-the-go usage and extended mobility, the LG Gram stands out. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 16.
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Envy 17 and LG Gram 16 both boast high-resolution displays with solid brightness, making them ideal for general tasks like browsing and watching videos. For engineering and design, their screens cover a broad range of colors, ensuring that professionals can see accurate and vibrant hues, crucial for detailed work. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is critical for smooth visuals, and both offer modest refresh rates unsuitable for these high-intensity activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 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
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
The LG Gram 16 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.4/10
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and LG Gram 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy 17 and the LG Gram 16 are both fair for gaming and 3D applications because they sport integrated GPUs that offer modest gaming capabilities, and their screens have basic 60 Hz refresh rates which are not as high as specialized gaming laptops but sufficient for casual play. Despite reasonable CPU performance and good screen quality, their GPUs and refresh rates are limiting factors for more intense gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 and HP Envy 17 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Envy 17 is well-suited for engineering and design thanks to its larger screen and powerful CPU, but is heavier and less portable than the LG Gram 16, which boasts a lighter build with a higher resolution and aspect ratio screen, ideal for precise design work; both have ample RAM and capable integrated GPUs for moderate tasks. While the HP's bigger display and slightly more powerful processor lend themselves to multitasking and intensive software use, the LG's focus on portability and screen quality might better serve users who prioritize on-the-go usage and detailed visuals.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.8/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and HP Envy 17 are both 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.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and HP Envy 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
7.2/10
7.0/10
The HP Envy 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 HP Envy 17 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
"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 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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