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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Gram 16 has a somewhat less expensive price, is lighter, and has a smaller screen which may offer better portability. The LG Gram 17, on the other hand, offers a larger screen, more storage capacity, and more memory, which could improve your experience for demanding tasks but at a higher cost and slightly less portability due to increased weight and size. Consider the LG Gram 16 if you prefer a balance between cost and mobility or the LG Gram 17 if you require more power and a bigger display for multitasking and complex applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
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
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The LG Gram 17 offers a larger screen and superior screen quality over the LG Gram 16, which enhances the overall general use experience, and despite both having strong CPUs and plenty of RAM, the LG Gram 17's extra screen real estate and slightly better color accuracy may justify its lower portability score due to increased size and weight. While both laptops have similar battery life, the LG Gram 16 is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it better suited for those who prioritize easy transportation over screen size.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
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 LG Gram 16 is good.
The LG Gram 16 and LG Gram 17 both offer powerful Intel CPUs and sufficient RAM for engineering and design tasks, with high-quality IPS screens that ensure sharp images and accurate colors. While the LG Gram 16 is more portable, the LG Gram 17's larger display might enhance productivity for design work, and both models have excellent keyboard and low operating noise, making them suitable for extended use in professional environments.
Content Creation
7.8
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
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 LG Gram 16 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.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the LG Gram 16 and 17 offer screens with clear resolution and adequate brightness, making them suitable for daily activities like browsing, video streaming, and document editing. Their screens also cover a wide range of colors which is essential for engineering and design tasks that require color accuracy, such as photo editing or CAD software. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, these laptops may not perform as well because they lack high refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals that gamers and 3D designers need.
Battery
15.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
Very Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,450
$2,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the LG Gram 17 costs $2,100.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and LG Gram 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 17, with an Intel i7-1260P Iris Xe GPU and 17-inch IPS display, is rated better for gaming and 3D compared to the LG Gram 16, which shares the same GPU but has a smaller 16-inch display. Both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which is a limiting factor for high-frame-rate gaming, but the larger screen of the LG Gram 17 offers a more immersive experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Software Development
7.9
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for software development, while the LG Gram 16 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The LG Gram 16 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 LG Gram 16 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 16 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,450 | $2,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.64 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.96" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"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."
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 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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