LG Gram 17 (2023) review: Ultralight office laptop with Core i7 and long battery life
A new year, a new Gram. The 2023 version of the slim, mobile office laptop can be considered a facelift. To a large extent, the laptop resembles the predecessor, and the CPU was updated to the current generation (Raptor Lake). A positive: The matte display introduced with the 2022 model was kept.
There are no direct competitors in our database. Comparable laptops are usually more affordable and/or bring more weight to the scale. The broadened group of competitors include devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16, the Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51, the HP EliteBook 865 G9, and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7.
Possible Competitors in Comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86.4 % v7 (old) | 05 / 2023 | LG Gram 17 (2023) i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1.4 kg | 17.8 mm | 17.00" | 2560x1600 | |
| 86 % v7 (old) | 04 / 2023 | Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs | 1.6 kg | 18.5 mm | 16.00" | 1920x1200 | |
| 85.6 % v7 (old) | 05 / 2023 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs | 1.6 kg | 12.5 mm | 16.00" | 2880x1800 | |
| 87.2 % v7 (old) | 12 / 2022 | HP EliteBook 865 G9 R7 PRO 6850U, Radeon 680M | 1.9 kg | 19 mm | 16.00" | 1920x1200 | |
| 79.4 % v7 (old) | 03 / 2023 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 R5 5625U, Vega 7 | 2 kg | 19.9 mm | 17.30" | 1920x1080 |
Case - The Gram uses a magnesium case
The 2023 Gram is again housed in a slim case that is based on a magnesium alloy. You can choose either white or gray color, and we have a gray model here. LG uses smooth and matte surfaces. The clear contours of the laptop don't need any design attributes that stand out. The laptop does not show any faults in the workmanship: The gaps are even, and we don't notice any material protrusions.
The light construction also has its price, and the base unit and even more so the lid can be warped. But this still remains within completely acceptable limits. The hinges hold the lid tightly in place, although there is a slight wobble. The maximum opening angle is about 130 degrees, and you can open the display with one hand. After removing the bottom of the case, you can access the battery (screwed, not glued in) and the rest of the insides.
The Gram weighs barely 1,350 grams (~2.98 lb), which makes it the lightest device in our comparison field. The Travelmate P4 and the Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 bring a good 250 grams (~0.55 lb) more to the scale. Despite its 17-inch format, the Gram turns out only insignificantly larger than the two 16-inch laptops.
Equipment - Gram 17 with USB 4/Thunderbolt 4
The 17Z90R brings two USB-A connections (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and two USB-C connections (Thunderbolt 4/USB 4). The latter also serve to provide the laptop with power (Power Delivery) and are also able to output a DisplayPort signal, resulting in a total of three video ports (2x DP, 1x HDMI).
The connections are placed in the back area of the left and right sides, leaving the areas next to the palm rests free of any potential cables. The video and power connections are on the left side of the case, although it would have made more sense to offer Thunderbolt 4 on both sides.
SD Card Reader
With maximum transfer rates of 71.6 MB/s when transferring 250 jpg image files of around 5 MB each and 81.7 MB/s when copying larger data blocks using our AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60 reference storage card, the microSD card reader offers a medium-fast speed.
| SD Card Reader | |
| average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Average of class Office (22.7 - 198.5, n=33, last 2 years) | |
| maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average of class Office (25 - 249, n=29, last 2 years) | |
Communication
Under optimal conditions (with no other WLAN devices in close proximity and a close distance between the laptop and server PC), excellent WiFi data rates are reached. The LG laptop uses an Intel AX211 WiFi 6E chip. Since it doesn't offer an Ethernet port, you'd have to use the corresponding USB adapter or docking solution, if you need a wired connection.
Webcam
The 2.1-MP webcam offers a maximum resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels and delivers standard fare, without being able to stand out among the competitors. It lacks color accuracy, and with a deviation of about 10, the target of DeltaE < 3 is missed. The camera doesn't offer a mechanical cover.
Accessories
Besides the usual documentation such as warranty information and a quick start manual, the laptop doesn't include any additional accessories.
Maintenance
You can access the insides by removing the bottom of the case. Some of the screws you have to remove are hidden underneath some little glued-on platelets (see pictures), and there are additional screws underneath two glued-on rubber feet. The little platelets can be removed using a small flat screwdriver. After removing the screws, you need to carefully (!) loosen the bottom of the case, which might otherwise bend easily. A flat prying tool such as a spatula turned to be very helpful with this task. After taking off the bottom, you get access to the SSD (PCIe 4, M.2-2280), the slot for a second SSD (PCIe 4, M.2-2280), the fan, the speakers, and the battery.
Warranty
LG offers a two-year warranty for the 17-inch laptop in Germany. To extend the warranty to 5 years would cost a one-time fee of 159 Euros or 4.29 Euros a month (~$176 or $4.74/mo).
Input Devices - The LG laptop offers a keyboard illumination
Keyboard
LG has equipped the Gram with an illuminated chiclet keyboard that includes a number block. Its smooth keys offer a short stroke, clear pressure point, and comfortably crisp resistance. Even though the keyboard has some give while typing, this didn't turn out to create any annoyance. Overall, LG delivers a keyboard that is suitable for everyday typing tasks.
Touchpad
A ClickPad with a ~13 x 8.2 cm (~5.1 x 3.2 in) size whose smooth surface facilitates sliding of the fingers serves as a mouse replacement. It also responds to inputs in the corners and offers a short stroke and clear pressure point.
Display - 16:10 panel with DCI-P3 coverage
The matte 17-inch IPS panel with a 2,560 x 1,600 pixel resolution in the 16:10 format scores with short response times and the lack of any PWM flickering. The brightness and contrast ratio meet the target values of >300 cd/m² and 1.000:1 respectively. The EliteBook offers a significantly brighter panel that also has a higher contrast ratio.
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Brightness Distribution: 82 %
Center on Battery: 400 cd/m²
Contrast: 1800:1 (Black: 0.225 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 3.35 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.88, calibrated: 1.34
ΔE Greyscale 5.28 | 0.5-98 Ø5.1
84.9% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
99.8% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
97% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.43
| LG Gram 17 (2023) LG Display LP170WQ1-SPF2, IPS, 2560x1600, 17" | Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN BOE BOE0A32, IPS, 1920x1200, 16" | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 Samsung ATNA60CL03-0, AMOLED, 2880x1800, 16" | HP EliteBook 865 G9 X160NV42, IPS, 1920x1200, 16" | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 Lenovo LEN173FHD, IPS, 1920x1080, 17.3" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | -52% | 6% | -14% | -21% | |
| Display P3 Coverage | 97 | 38.9 -60% | 99.7 3% | 71.4 -26% | 67.8 -30% |
| sRGB Coverage | 99.8 | 58.1 -42% | 100 0% | 99.3 -1% | 88.9 -11% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 84.9 | 40.2 -53% | 97 14% | 73.2 -14% | 65 -23% |
| Response Times | -441% | 41% | -895% | -178% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 2 ? | 20 ? -900% | 2 ? -0% | 35.5 ? -1675% | 10 ? -400% |
| Response Time Black / White * | 11 ? | 9 ? 18% | 2 ? 82% | 23.5 ? -114% | 6 ? 45% |
| PWM Frequency | 56.7 | ||||
| Screen | -47% | 174% | 35% | -59% | |
| Brightness middle | 405 | 269 -34% | 412 2% | 865 114% | 353 -13% |
| Brightness | 363 | 265 -27% | 412 13% | 771 112% | 307 -15% |
| Brightness Distribution | 82 | 94 15% | 98 20% | 72 -12% | 78 -5% |
| Black Level * | 0.225 | 0.305 -36% | 0.015 93% | 0.3 -33% | 0.775 -244% |
| Contrast | 1800 | 882 -51% | 27467 1426% | 2883 60% | 455 -75% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 3.35 | 4.89 -46% | 2.34 30% | 2.4 28% | 5.48 -64% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 7.96 | 8.81 -11% | 3.34 58% | 5.8 27% | 10.13 -27% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 1.34 | 5.12 -282% | 2.95 -120% | 1.5 -12% | 2.44 -82% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 5.28 | 2.91 45% | 2.78 47% | 3.8 28% | 5.56 -5% |
| Gamma | 2.43 91% | 2.28 96% | 2.5 88% | 2.36 93% | 2.43 91% |
| CCT | 7424 88% | 6920 94% | 6879 94% | 6922 94% | 7582 86% |
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | -180% /
-105% | 74% /
119% | -291% /
-108% | -86% /
-68% |
* ... smaller is better
In the state of delivery, the display offers a very decent color reproduction, and with a deviation of about 3.4, the target value of DeltaE < 3 is only barely missed. An additional calibration lowers the deviation to 1.3, also ensuring more balanced gray values. Color accuracy is a given, and the sRGB and DCI-P3 color space are covered completely or almost completely, and the Adobe-RGB color space to 85%.
You can download and use our color profile for free by using the link in the info box on the display.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 11 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 2 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 9 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 27 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.8 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 7 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.6 ms). | ||
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected |    | ||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8556 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
The IPS panel offers stable viewing angles and can be read from any position. Outdoors, the display can be read when the sunlight isn't too bright.
Performance - The 17Z90R uses a Raptor Lake processor
With the Gram 17, LG offers a mobile office laptop that is targeted towards private and business users. The laptop offers sufficient computing performance for office and Internet applications, as well as games that aren't very demanding. Our test unit is available for about 1,800 to 1,900 Euros (~$1,990 - $2,101). Other equipment configurations are also available with prices starting from about 1,700 Euros (~$1,879).
Test Conditions
The laptop offers four manufacturer specific cooling modes (see table) that influence the cooling, noise level, and power limits of the CPU. You can switch between the modes using the "Fn" + "Q" key combination or via LG Smart Assistant, the control center of the laptop. We used the "Normal" mode for the benchmarks and "Low" for the battery tests.
| High | Normal | Low | Silent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Limit 1 (HWInfo) | 28 Watt | 26 Watt | 12 Watt | 8 Watt |
| Power Limit 2 (HWInfo) | 43 Watt | 43 Watt | 43 Watt | 43 Watt |
Processor
The Raptor Lake Core i7-1360P processor consists of four Performance cores (hyperthreading, 2.2 to 5 GHz) and eight Efficiency cores (no hyperthreading, 1.6 to 3.7 GHz), resulting in a total of 16 logical CPU cores.
The benchmarks deliver results at ("High") or below (other modes) the level of the current average of the CPU until now, depending on the cooling mode selected. The rather more conservative power limits are noticeable here. In battery operation, the relevant single-thread performance (170 points) is reduced to the same extent as the multithread performance (1,335 points).
The CB15 loop test shows that constant multithread load causes the Turbo speed to drop and fluctuate with each subsequent run. The processor is unable to maintain a constant level. The "High" mode ensures a slightly higher average clock speed and minimally lower fluctuations.
Cinebench R15 Multi Constant Load Test
| CPU Performance Rating - Percent | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Average of class Office | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Blender | |
| v2.79 BMW27 CPU | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Average of class Office (163 - 1956, n=90, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (268 - 496, n=17) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (Hoch) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| v3.3 Classroom CPU | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Average of class Office (245 - 3964, n=86, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (3.3.3) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (464 - 922, n=17) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (3.3.3) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN (3.3.3) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 (3.3.3) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (3.3.3, Hoch) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 (3.3.0) | |
| HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - 4k Preset | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (Hoch) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (6.9 - 14.2, n=16) | |
| Average of class Office (1.72 - 20.8, n=88, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| LibreOffice - 20 Documents To PDF | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Average of class Office (31.3 - 129.6, n=88, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (40.3 - 57.2, n=16) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (Hoch) | |
| R Benchmark 2.5 - Overall mean | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Average of class Office (0.4098 - 1.135, n=87, last 2 years) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (0.445 - 0.583, n=16) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (Hoch) | |
* ... smaller is better
AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
| Performance Rating | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| Average of class Office | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average of class Office (763 - 31245, n=89, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100, Hoch) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (5610 - 11188, n=17) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN (v6.75.6100) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) (v6.70.6000) | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Julia | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average of class Office (4113 - 125394, n=89, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100, Hoch) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (29251 - 56942, n=16) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) (v6.70.6000) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU SHA3 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100, Hoch) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average of class Office (287 - 5398, n=89, last 2 years) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN (v6.75.6100) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (1444 - 2728, n=16) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) (v6.70.6000) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU Queen | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100, Hoch) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (65324 - 89266, n=16) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN (v6.75.6100) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average of class Office (8185 - 115197, n=89, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) (v6.70.6000) | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average of class Office (404 - 18321, n=89, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100, Hoch) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (4370 - 7269, n=16) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) (v6.70.6000) | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Mandel | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average of class Office (2075 - 66922, n=89, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100, Hoch) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (14104 - 28019, n=16) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) (v6.70.6000) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU AES | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100, Hoch) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (30391 - 99244, n=16) | |
| Average of class Office (7254 - 155900, n=89, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) (v6.70.6000) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU ZLib | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100, Hoch) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (420 - 807, n=16) | |
| Average of class Office (78 - 1366, n=89, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) (v6.70.6000) | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average of class Office (432 - 17834, n=89, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100, Hoch) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (2906 - 5957, n=16) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 (v6.75.6100) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) (v6.70.6000) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100, Hoch) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (v6.75.6100) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (29108 - 49328, n=16) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) (v6.70.6000) | |
| Average of class Office (4814 - 54971, n=89, last 2 years) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN (v6.75.6100) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 (v6.75.6100) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (v6.75.6100) | |
System Performance
The smoothly running system offers sufficient performance for office and Internet applications as well as less demanding games in low settings. However, the laptop is not designed for a constant high load. The PC-Mark results turn out good. The 16 GB onboard working memory delivers data rates that are at a normal level for LPDDR5-5200 RAM. It is not possible to expand the storage.
CrossMark: Overall | Productivity | Creativity | Responsiveness
| PCMark 10 / Score | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (5360 - 6281, n=14) | |
| Average of class Office (2463 - 7578, n=80, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| PCMark 10 / Essentials | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (9883 - 12059, n=14) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| Average of class Office (5575 - 20841, n=80, last 2 years) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| PCMark 10 / Productivity | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Average of class Office (3041 - 10415, n=80, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (6572 - 8161, n=14) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (5723 - 7612, n=14) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average of class Office (2049 - 11108, n=80, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| CrossMark / Overall | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1527 - 1891, n=15) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average of class Office (348 - 1891, n=84, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| CrossMark / Productivity | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1503 - 1842, n=15) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average of class Office (393 - 1870, n=84, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| CrossMark / Creativity | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1558 - 2003, n=15) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average of class Office (340 - 1982, n=84, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| CrossMark / Responsiveness | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1311 - 1899, n=15) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average of class Office (258 - 2017, n=84, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2 | 4739 points | |
| PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2 | 3095 points | |
| PCMark 10 Score | 5865 points | |
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| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (44299 - 72748, n=16) | |
| Average of class Office (7158 - 108783, n=90, last 2 years) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (44751 - 68945, n=16) | |
| Average of class Office (7325 - 127282, n=90, last 2 years) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (45887 - 93331, n=16) | |
| Average of class Office (7579 - 117935, n=90, last 2 years) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average of class Office (7.6 - 185.2, n=88, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1360P (85 - 110.5, n=16) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
* ... smaller is better
DPC Latencies
The standardized Latency Monitor test (with web surfing, 4k video reproduction, and Prime95 high load) revealed some conspicuous behavior. The system doesn't appear to be suited for real-time video and audio processing. Future software updates might lead to some improvements or even make things worse.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
* ... smaller is better
Storage Solution
A 1-TB SSD (PCIe 4, M.2-2280) from Samsung that delivers excellent data rates overall serves as the system drive. Unfortunately, some thermal throttling occurs during the DiskSpd loop. The Gram offers space for a second PCIe 4 SSD.
* ... smaller is better
Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
Graphics Card
The Iris Xe-G7 iGPU offers 96 Execution Units, supports DirectX 12, and reaches a maximum clock speed of 1,400 MHz. According to our The Witcher 3 test, the latter speed can also be maintained constantly with the "High" mode activated, while "Normal" will bring some clock speed fluctuations. The 3D-Mark results range above ("High" and "Normal") or below ("Low", "Silent") the average of the iGPU used, dependent on the selected cooling mode.
| 3DMark Performance Rating - Percent | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average of class Office | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| 3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU | |
| Average of class Office (1468 - 16418, n=86, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (Hoch) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (2867 - 7676, n=204) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| 3DMark | |
| 1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard Graphics | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (Hoch) | |
| Average of class Office (7982 - 58068, n=55, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (13162 - 39880, n=182) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| 1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (Hoch) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average of class Office (736 - 9956, n=88, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (2286 - 6624, n=217) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| 2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics | |
| Average of class Office (313 - 4109, n=85, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (Hoch) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (707 - 1890, n=214) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| 3DMark 06 Standard Score | 27376 points | |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 7563 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 24681 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 5342 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1927 points | |
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Gaming Performance
The Gram is not a gaming laptop but nonetheless able to bring many games smoothly to the screen at low to medium settings, as long as you activate the "High" cooling mode. This will ensure stabile GPU clock speeds. The frame rates range above the average of the iGPU used here.
| Performance Rating - Percent | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average of class Office | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 -1! | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| The Witcher 3 - 1366x768 Medium Graphics & Postprocessing | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (Hoch) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (21.4 - 77.8, n=185) | |
| Average of class Office (12 - 106.3, n=49, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| GTA V - 1366x768 Normal/Off AF:4x | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (Hoch) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average of class Office (32.5 - 171.4, n=79, last 2 years) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (24.1 - 152.7, n=167) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark - 1280x720 Lite Quality | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (1.3, Hoch) | |
| Average of class Office (12.1 - 103.1, n=85, last 2 years) | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (14.9 - 56.5, n=185) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 (1.3) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 (1.3) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (1.3) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN (1.3) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) (1.3) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (1.3) | |
| Strange Brigade - 1280x720 lowest AF:1 | |
| Average of class Office (37.4 - 236, n=74, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (1.47.22.14 D3D12, Hoch) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (1.47.22.14 D3D12) | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (48.5 - 115.1, n=170) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 (1.47.22.14 D3D12) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN (1.47.22.14 D3D12) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 (1.47.22.14 D3D12) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) (1.47.22.14 D3D12) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (1.47.22.14 D3D12) | |
| Dota 2 Reborn - 1920x1080 ultra (3/3) best looking | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (Hoch) | |
| Average of class Office (13.4 - 121.2, n=91, last 2 years) | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (20.6 - 78.5, n=217) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
| X-Plane 11.11 - 1280x720 low (fps_test=1) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) (Hoch) | |
| Average of class Office (13.6 - 128.2, n=87, last 2 years) | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (13.4 - 88.4, n=212) | |
| HP EliteBook 865 G9 | |
| LG Gram 17 (2022) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 | |
| Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 | |
In order to evaluate whether the frame rages remain to a large extent constant over a longer time period, we run the game "The Witcher 3" for about 60 minutes in Full-HD resolution and at maximum quality settings. The gaming character is not moved during this time. Using the "Normal" mode will lead to an evenly fluctuating clock speed, while "High" ensures constant values.
The Witcher 3 FPS Chart
| low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V (2015) | 113.6 | 100.9 | 25.4 | 10.4 | 6.6 |
| The Witcher 3 (2015) | 92.8 | 49.3 | 32.3 | 13.3 | |
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 118.3 | 85.9 | 57.5 | 51.9 | |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 37.3 | 21.8 | 21.8 | 11.6 | |
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 43.3 | 35 | 30.7 | ||
| Far Cry 5 (2018) | 46 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 13 |
| Strange Brigade (2018) | 92.2 | 37.6 | 29.5 | 23.7 | 18.6 |
| F1 22 (2022) | 46.1 | 41.8 | 30.4 | 23.1 | 16.6 |
Emissions - The Gram 17 warms only moderately
Noise Levels
The cooling modes have a significant influence on the noise development. The highest value of 45.2 dB(A) is reached under load with the "High" mode - a value that is too high for an office laptop. "Normal" will cause the value to drop to a moderate 38.2 dB(A), which is the same level as the predecessor. "Low" and "Silent" will reduce the noise level more significantly - but this goes to the detriment of the performance. In everyday operation (Office, e-mails, banking, ...), the laptop runs quietly or silently, independent of the cooling mode.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 25.2 / 25.7 / 29.3 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 44.4 / 45.2 dB(A) |
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30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud |
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min:  , med:  , max:  Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance) environment noise: 25.2 dB(A) | ||
| LG Gram 17 (2023) Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1360P, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL21T0HCLR | Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1240P, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1340P, WD PC SN740 256GB SDDPNQD-256G | HP EliteBook 865 G9 Radeon 680M, R7 PRO 6850U, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 Vega 7, R5 5625U, Intel SSDPEKNW512GZL | LG Gram 17 (2022) Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1240P, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ | |
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| Noise | 3% | -1% | 19% | -9% | 8% | |
| off / environment * | 25.2 | 25.4 -1% | 25.2 -0% | 23 9% | 26 -3% | 25.1 -0% |
| Idle Minimum * | 25.2 | 25.4 -1% | 25.2 -0% | 23 9% | 26 -3% | 25.12 -0% |
| Idle Average * | 25.7 | 25.4 1% | 25.2 2% | 23 11% | 30.8 -20% | 25.15 2% |
| Idle Maximum * | 29.3 | 25.4 13% | 29.3 -0% | 23 22% | 33.4 -14% | 26 11% |
| Load Average * | 44.4 | 43.9 1% | 46.4 -5% | 29.1 34% | 47.6 -7% | 36.9 17% |
| Load Maximum * | 45.2 | 43.7 3% | 46.4 -3% | 32.9 27% | 47.5 -5% | 37.2 18% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 29.1 |
* ... smaller is better
Temperatures
Overall, we can attest the laptop with a moderate heat development. The highest values of 40 to 45.5 °C (104 - 114 °F) is reached at four measurement points during the stress test. In everyday operation, the values remain within the green range.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 43.9 °C / 111 F, compared to the average of 34.3 °C / 94 F, ranging from 21.2 to 62.5 °C for the class Office.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 45.5 °C / 114 F, compared to the average of 36.8 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.1 °C / 79 F, compared to the device average of 29.5 °C / 85 F.
(+) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 30.7 °C / 87 F, compared to the device average of 29.5 °C / 85 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 29.7 °C / 85.5 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 27.6 °C / 81.7 F (-2.1 °C / -3.8 F).
| LG Gram 17 (2023) Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN Intel Core i5-1240P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | HP EliteBook 865 G9 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, AMD Radeon 680M | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | LG Gram 17 (2022) Intel Core i5-1240P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat | -2% | -6% | 9% | 6% | -14% | |
| Maximum Upper Side * | 43.9 | 38.6 12% | 41.6 5% | 39.4 10% | 43.1 2% | 50 -14% |
| Maximum Bottom * | 45.5 | 44.4 2% | 45 1% | 47.6 -5% | 43.6 4% | 50 -10% |
| Idle Upper Side * | 28.4 | 28.9 -2% | 31 -9% | 23.6 17% | 25.1 12% | 31.5 -11% |
| Idle Bottom * | 28.2 | 34 -21% | 33.6 -19% | 24.1 15% | 27 4% | 33.5 -19% |
* ... smaller is better
Stress Test
The stress test (with Prime95 and Furmark running constantly) represents an extreme scenario that we use to evaluate the system stability under full load. At the beginning of the test, the CPU runs at approximately the basic clock speed level (P: 2.1 to 2.4 GHz; E: 1.6 GHz), and the graphics core runs at 1,100 to 1,200 MHz. During the continuation of the test, the values drop.
Speakers
The stereo speakers produce an acceptable sound spectrum, although it hardly contains any bass. For a better listening experience, we recommend using headphones or external speakers.
LG Gram 17 (2023) audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 18.1% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 1% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.4% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (6.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (13% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 4% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 94% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 11% of all tested devices were better, 2% similar, 87% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (84.8 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 15.4% lower than median
(-) | bass is not linear (15% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.7% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.7% away from median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (7.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (13.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 5% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 91% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 12% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 85% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Power Management - The Gram laptop offers an excellent battery life
Power Consumption
The power consumption ranges at the expected level for the hardware used. The laptop runs through the stress test and our The Witcher 3 test with a decreasing power consumption. The included 65-Watt charger delivers a sufficient amount of power.
| Off / Standby | 0.3 / 0.5 Watt |
| Idle | 2.2 / 8.9 / 11 Watt |
| Load |
53 / 64 Watt |
   
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max: Metrahit Energy | |
| LG Gram 17 (2023) i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL21T0HCLR, IPS, 2560x1600, 17" | Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKBA512TFK, IPS, 1920x1200, 16" | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, WD PC SN740 256GB SDDPNQD-256G, AMOLED, 2880x1800, 16" | HP EliteBook 865 G9 R7 PRO 6850U, Radeon 680M, Samsung PM991 MZVLQ512HBLU, IPS, 1920x1200, 16" | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 R5 5625U, Vega 7, Intel SSDPEKNW512GZL, IPS, 1920x1080, 17.3" | LG Gram 17 (2022) i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ, IPS, 2560x1600, 17" | Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Average of class Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -14% | -1% | -35% | -6% | -17% | -27% | -10% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 2.2 | 5.2 -136% | 3.9 -77% | 5.3 -141% | 5.1 -132% | 4 -82% | 5.39 ? -145% | 4.52 ? -105% |
| Idle Average * | 8.9 | 7.1 20% | 4.8 46% | 12.8 -44% | 8.3 7% | 12.2 -37% | 8.6 ? 3% | 7.5 ? 16% |
| Idle Maximum * | 11 | 9.6 13% | 10 9% | 14.1 -28% | 9.6 13% | 13.2 -20% | 10.9 ? 1% | 9.02 ? 18% |
| Load Average * | 53 | 47 11% | 44 17% | 48.5 8% | 33.6 37% | 34 36% | 45.5 ? 14% | 42.4 ? 20% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 42.5 | 43.3 -2% | 42.3 -0% | 48.7 -15% | 33.3 22% | 39.4 7% | ||
| Load Maximum * | 64 | 56 12% | 63 2% | 56.6 12% | 51.9 19% | 65.9 -3% | 67.7 ? -6% | 62.2 ? 3% |
* ... smaller is better
Power Consumption The Witcher 3 / Stress Test
Power Consumption With External Monitor
Battery Life
In the WLAN test calling up websites using a script and video test running the short film Big Buck Bunny (H.264 coding, FHD) in a loop, the 17-inch laptop achieves runtimes of 12:50 and 14:29 hours respectively. During both tests, the power saving functions of the laptop are deactivated, and the display brightness is adjusted to about 150 cd/m². In addition, the communication module is deactivated while running the video test.
The laptop delivers excellent runtimes overall. With the same battery capacity, it lasts even slightly longer than its direct predecessor. Within our comparison field, the EliteBook is able to last even slightly longer than the 2023 Gram.
| LG Gram 17 (2023) i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 80 Wh | Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51-55KN i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 56 Wh | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 76 Wh | HP EliteBook 865 G9 R7 PRO 6850U, Radeon 680M, 76 Wh | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 R5 5625U, Vega 7, 38 Wh | LG Gram 17 (2022) i5-1240P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 80 Wh | Average of class Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | -27% | -6% | 6% | -47% | 4% | -18% | |
| Reader / Idle | 1543 | 1821 18% | 1692 10% | 1300 ? -16% | |||
| H.264 | 869 | 861 -1% | 1112 28% | 844 -3% | 745 ? -14% | ||
| WiFi v1.3 | 770 | 562 -27% | 613 -20% | 899 17% | 410 -47% | 669 -13% | 634 ? -18% |
| Load | 148 | 119 -20% | 106 -28% | 179 21% | 114.9 ? -22% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict - A slim office laptop with a great display
LG uses its proven design also for the 2023 model of the Gram 17, and we already know the compact magnesium case, the connection equipment, and the keyboard from the predecessor. The hardware was updated to the current level.
LG delivers a light and mobile work device again with the Gram 17 (2023).
Office and Internet applications as well as less-demanding games represent no challenge for the Core i7-1360P (Raptor Lake) processor. However, it is not designed for constant high performance levels. While it responds to short peak loads with a lot of computing performance, longer lasting loads will lead to a clock speed reduction. The same is not the case for the iGPU, which is able to run constantly at full power.
A low weight of about 1.35 kg (~2.98 lb) and a realistic battery life of around 11 to 14 hours turn the Gram into a mobile laptop. Two USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 4/USB 4) provide the laptop with power, also allowing the laptop to be integrated easily into an existing workplace setup. The matte 17-inch IPS display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) in the work-friendly 16:10 format is also impressive. For example, the DCI-P3 color space is almost covered completely. The whole package is rounded by a crisp keyboard.
As an alternative, you might also consider the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16. While it follows a similar concept, it weighs a good 250 grams (~8.8 oz) more. The highlight of the Samsung laptop is an AMOLED display that is rich in contrast. As a budget alternative, you could also take a look at the 2022 Gram, which is still available. Its lower CPU performance is balanced out by a price that is 500 to 600 Euros (~$553 - $663) cheaper. The battery life is almost at the same level, and the predecessor model is also available with a matte screen.
Price and Availability
Various models of the LG Gram 17 (2023) are available from Amazon starting from $2000. There are also versions with or without a dedicated Nvida graphics card for $2,300 and $2100 respectively.
LG Gram 17 (2023)
- 05/07/2023 v7 (old)
Sascha Mölck
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