LG Gram 17
LG Gram 17
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GENERAL USE: Very Good—8.5/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.5/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.0/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Very Good—8.2/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.4/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.9/10
BATTERY: Very Good—8.5/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.5/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.1/10
SIZE: 17"
The LG Gram 17 is a midrange-priced laptop that is highly portable, weighing only 2.98 pounds despite its large 17-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1600. It has generous amounts of storage and RAM, ensuring smooth performance for general use. Equipped with an Intel i7-1260P processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, it's capable of basic 3D tasks and engineering software but is not designed for intensive gaming or high-end machine learning tasks. It offers a long battery life, a full backlit keyboard with a number pad, and multiple USB-C ports, including two that support Thunderbolt 4. The build quality, heat management, and fan noise are rated good. Suitable for users seeking a large-screen laptop that is easy to carry and capable of handling everyday tasks efficiently. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Lightweight and highly portable
- Large, high-resolution screen
- Long battery life
- Good build quality and heat management
- Has backlit keyboard and number pad
Cons
- Integrated graphics limit performance
- Not ideal for gaming or intensive engineering
- Limited upgradeability for RAM and storage
- No facial recognition or hardware ray tracing
Ratings by Category
General Use:4.6
The LG Gram 17 is praised for general use due to its powerful CPU and abundant RAM that can handle daily multitasking smoothly, coupled with a high-quality screen that provides a pleasing visual experience. Additionally, its lightweight design and long battery life ensure great portability and usability throughout the day without frequent charging.
Battery Life:4.6
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Operating Noise:4.6
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Software Development:4.5
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Content Creation:4.5
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Engineering & Design:4.4
The LG Gram 17 is equipped with a high-performance Intel i7 processor and ample RAM, making it well-suited for engineering and design tasks that require significant computation and multitasking. Additionally, it features a 17-inch IPS display with good resolution and color accuracy, essential for precise design work and visual clarity.
Portability:4.4
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
General Use Screen Quality:4.3
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Keyboard Quality:4.2
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Build Quality:4.0
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Gaming & AI:3.6
The LG Gram 17 is good for gaming and 3D tasks because it combines an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU that can handle lighter gaming and 3D applications, with a 17-inch IPS display that delivers clear and sharp visuals at a resolution of 2560 x 1600. However, its standard 60Hz screen refresh rate is more suited for non-competitive gaming and may not be ideal for fast-paced games where higher refresh rates are advantageous.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | ||
Weight | 2.98 lbs | ||
Width | 14.91" | ||
Depth | 10.19" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | ||
RAM | 32 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 0 | ||
Storage | 2048 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 11 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 17" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 353 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7/10 | ||
Portability Score | 8/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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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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