The HP Pavilion 15 is a budget-friendly choice that could save you money; it's suitable for basic tasks and light usage like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. However, it offers lower performance due to a less powerful processor, less memory, and storage than the LG Gram 17. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 is more expensive but provides a more powerful processor, more memory, and storage, making it better suited for intensive tasks like video editing, programming, and multitasking. The LG Gram 17 also offers a larger, higher-resolution display, which is more enjoyable for viewing content and better for productivity. Additionally, it's exceptionally light for its size, enhancing portability despite its larger screen. If you prioritize high performance, a large and high-quality display, and portability for a 17-inch model, then the LG Gram 17 is the better choice. If your needs are more modest and you want to save money, the HP Pavilion 15 would be adequate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 17.
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
7.0/10
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the HP Pavilion 15 is good.
The LG Gram 17 excels in general use due to its superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, a more powerful CPU, and double the RAM of the HP Pavilion 15, which significantly boosts multitasking and overall speed. While both are portable, the LG Gram 17 offers exceptional battery life and is even lighter despite its larger screen, enhancing its portability and usability for longer periods without needing a charge.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
8.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The HP Pavilion 15, with a less advanced CPU and lower-quality graphics, offers reasonable performance for engineering tasks but falter in handling more complex designs, while its lower resolution and less vibrant TN screen may not render work as sharply as some desire. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 comes equipped with a superior CPU and more capable integrated graphics, alongside a high-resolution IPS display that produces more accurate colors and better viewing angles, enhancing the design experience but at a higher price point.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.4/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
6.6/10
8.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
5.3/10
7.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Pavilion 15 may have a screen that does not provide the sharpness, brightness, or robust color needed for enjoyable everyday use, or the high color accuracy required for engineering and design tasks. Conversely, the LG Gram 17 may offer a high-resolution display with vibrant color representation and adequate brightness, making it suitable for general use and professional design work where color precision matters. However, both may fall short for gaming and 3D modeling, lacking high refresh rates that ensure smoother motion and better responsiveness during fast-paced activities.
Battery
3.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
6.2/10
7.0/10
The LG Gram 17 has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$600
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Pavilion 15 has a price of $600 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
The LG Gram 17 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 17 offers better performance for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful CPU and integrated graphics, which are crucial for rendering games and 3D content smoothly. Additionally, while both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, the LG Gram's higher quality display panel and larger screen size provide a more immersive visual experience compared to the HP Pavilion 15.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and HP Pavilion 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Pavilion 15 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
"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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