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Updated March 13, 2024·
If you favor a larger screen and a lightweight design for easier viewing and handling, the LG Gram 17 may suit you well, especially if the bulk of your work involves viewing documents and multitasking. However, if you're looking for a smaller, more compact device that's easy to carry around and good for everyday tasks and some light creative work, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x would be the preferred option. Keep in mind that the larger screen of the LG might drain the battery faster, and the Lenovo, while smaller, may offer a more robust build. Choose based on what aspects ― screen size, weight, portability, or build quality ― are most important for your daily use. 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 battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
353.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The LG Gram 17 offers a large, high-quality screen and impressive battery life making it ideal for extended use and multimedia tasks, while being light enough to carry around; the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x provides a balance with its portable design, comfortable keyboard, and adequate performance for everyday tasks, though with a smaller screen size. Both have sufficient CPU and RAM for general use, but the Gram's larger display and longer battery life are clear advantages for users prioritizing screen real estate and unplugged time, whereas the ThinkBook excels in portability and ease of use on the go.
Screen Quality
7.4
8.2
17.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
353.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the LG Gram 17 offers a large, bright display with ample space to multitask, but the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a smaller screen with higher resolution and brightness, making for sharper and more vibrant images. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops have quality displays with wide color gamuts, providing accurate colors that are essential for detailed work. However, neither is ideal for gaming or 3D applications due to their screens' lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The LG Gram 17 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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
13.5in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.6
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and LG Gram 17 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,699
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG Gram 17 has a price of $1,699 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and LG Gram 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 17 generally offers a more capable GPU suitable for gaming and 3D applications, and it possibly has a higher screen refresh rate, which is crucial for a smoother visual experience. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while still decent for lighter gaming and 3D tasks, may have a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, focusing more on other factors like portability and general business performance.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The LG Gram 17 offers strong CPU performance and a large, high-quality screen that benefits engineering and design tasks, although it may not have the most powerful GPU. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x also provides robust CPU and sufficient RAM for demanding software, and its portability, along with a quality keyboard, makes it a versatile choice for users who are frequently on the move.
Content Creation
8.4
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both very good for content creation.
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
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 17 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,699 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.98 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.91" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.19" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 353 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 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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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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