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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Gram 17 offers a larger screen, more storage, and better performance, especially for engineering tasks, but it's less portable and costs more than the LG Ultra 13. The Ultra 13 is lighter and has a higher portability score, making it more convenient for travel, yet it has a smaller screen and less power for demanding tasks. Both laptops have similar keyboard quality, no touchscreen capability, and are not optimized for intense gaming. The decision hinges on whether you prioritize screen size and performance over portability and price. Give Feedback
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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 speakers
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
353.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
The LG Gram 17 is rated very good for general use due to its strong CPU, abundant RAM, high-resolution screen with good color accuracy, lightweight build for portability despite its larger screen, and reasonable battery life. Meanwhile, the LG Ultra 13 is considered good for general use with its solid CPU, ample RAM for general tasks, decent screen quality, excellent portability due to its lighter and smaller form, and slightly lower but still adequate battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.0
6.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The LG Gram 17 is deemed better for engineering and design because it offers a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher resolution screen, which are very important for demanding tasks and detailed work, whereas the LG Ultra 13, with its earlier release, has a less powerful CPU and less RAM, which may result in slower performance for intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.4
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the LG Ultra 13 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
8.2
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the LG Ultra 13 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
7.4
6.9
17.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
353.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The LG Gram 17 and Ultra 13 both offer high resolution and brightness, contributing to a clear and vivid display that is excellent for day-to-day tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering and design thanks to their panel type and color accuracy. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios. Although they have the color range suitable for engineering and design, the lack of higher refresh rates crucial for 3D work makes them more suited for productivity than for high-end gaming or animation.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The LG Gram 17 has 11 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 has 10 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
Excellent
17.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,699
$529
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG Gram 17 has a price of $1,699 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.1
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The LG Gram 17 and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 17 is better suited for gaming and 3D due to its larger screen and higher screen resolution, which enhance visual experience, along with a more robust GPU that improves graphics processing capabilities. While the LG Ultra 13 is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, its comparatively less powerful GPU and lower screen resolution make it less ideal for high-demand gaming and 3D applications.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 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 17 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 17 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,699 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.98 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.91" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.19" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 353 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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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