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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a lighter and more portable laptop with longer battery life, and don't need the highest performance, the LG Gram 16 could be suitable for your needs. However, if you require a powerful laptop for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering, or gaming, and can handle a heavier and bulkier device with shorter battery life, the Razer Blade 17 would be more appropriate despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The LG Gram 16 is praised for its portability with a lighter weight and extended battery life which suits on-the-go users, but for intense tasks, the Razer Blade 17's stronger CPU, more RAM, and better screen quality overshadow the LG, at the expense of greater weight and lower battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 excels in gaming and 3D applications primarily because it houses a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics processor capable of rendering complex visuals and effects, accompanied by a display that supports a high refresh rate for smooth motion. Comparatively, the LG Gram 16 is outfitted with a more modest Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics and a standard refresh rate screen, making it less suited for gaming and 3D tasks that require more graphical power and faster screen response.
Engineering and Design
7.5
9.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The LG Gram 16 is good for engineering and design due to its competent Intel i7 processor, integrated Iris Xe graphics, and longer battery life for mobility; however, the Razer Blade 17 is excellent for such tasks because of its more powerful Intel i9 processor, superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics, higher screen resolution, and larger RAM that greatly benefit performance-intensive applications, despite being heavier and having shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.8
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 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.
Software Development
7.9
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is 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.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize long battery life and a lightweight laptop that's easily portable, consider the LG Gram 16, as it offers those features but with a screen that's less suitable for fast-paced games due to lower refresh rates. The Razer Blade 17, on the other hand, is a powerhouse with a vibrant, high-resolution screen that excels in color accuracy, making it ideal for engineering and design tasks, but it is heavier and may have a shorter battery life, making it less portable. If gaming or working with 3D applications is your main focus, you might find both laptops lack the desired screen refresh rates, so exploring alternatives that prioritize high refresh rates would be beneficial.
Battery
15.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the LG Gram 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,450
$4,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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How the LG Gram 16 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 16 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,450 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.64 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.96" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
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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LG Gram 16
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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."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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