LG gram 17-inch
Score: 90/100
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40 MK2
Score: 88/100Rankings
The LG gram 17" AI-powered laptop combines a massive high-resolution touchscreen, ultra-light weight and exceptional battery life, making it ideal for mobile professionals, while its integrated graphics and non-upgradable RAM keep it from being a creator-grade machine.
The Toughbook 40 MK2 is a fully rugged, modular 14-inch laptop with a high-brightness FHD display, AI-ready Ultra 7 processor, and dual hot-swappable batteries for up to 36 hours of operation. It delivers top-tier durability and performance for mission-critical field work, albeit at a premium weight and price.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
23.5 hoursbest | 12 hours | |
32 GBbest | 32 GBbest | |
17 inchesbest | 14 inches | |
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.383 kgbest | 3.4 kg |
— | 5,600 MHzbest | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
— | 1,200 nitsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core Ultra 7-258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel Arc Integrated Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
Memory & Storage(1) | ||
Storage Type | PCIe NVMe SSD | SSD |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 17.0 inches | 14.0 inches |
Display Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 23.5 hours | 12 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.383 kg | 3.4 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 24.13 mm | 53.3 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB‑C Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers commend the gram for its unprecedented blend of size, weight and battery life, noting it as a top choice for travelers and creators who need a large, color-accurate screen, while pointing out the limits of integrated graphics.
Users overwhelmingly praise portability, battery endurance and vivid display, with occasional complaints about thin-chassis audio and lack of a discrete GPU.
Professional reviewers from PCMag, TechRadar, and BH Photo unanimously praise the Toughbook 40 MK2 as the gold standard in rugged laptops, highlighting its rugged certifications, high-brightness display, modular expandability, powerful AI-ready processor, and future-proof connectivity. They note the trade-offs of weight and price but conclude the device sets a new benchmark for mission-critical field computing.
Field users appreciate the laptop's reliability, sunlight-readable screen, long battery life, and ability to be customized with extra peripherals. Recurring complaints focus on the heavy chassis, high cost, occasional difficulty accessing ports with gloves, and limited real-world use of Wi-Fi 7.
“Lightweight that packs a punch!”
“Best laptop ever”
“So fast and such a beautiful display!”
