Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch
Score: 93/100LG Gram 17-inch
Score: 65/100Rankings
A premium 13.5-inch Surface Laptop with a high-resolution touchscreen, strong performance and elegant design, ideal for users who value build quality and battery life over upgradability.
The LG Gram 17Z95P is a premium 17-inch ultralight laptop that combines a high-resolution, color-accurate IPS display with Intel Evo-certified performance, long battery life, and a durable magnesium-alloy chassis while weighing just 1.35 kg.
| Attribute | | LG Gram 17-inch |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.27 kgbest | 1.35 kg |
14.5 hoursbest | 11 hours | |
13.5 inches | 17 inchesbest | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
512 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 14.5 mmbest | 17.8 mm |
— | 350 nitsbest | |
1 | 2best |
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| Attribute | | LG Gram 17-inch |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 14.5 hours | 11 hours |
Memory & Storage(1) | ||
SSD Capacity (GB) | 512 GB | 1024 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.27 kg | 1.35 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 14.5 mm | 17.8 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-7660U | Intel Core i7-1195G7 |
Graphics Type | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 | Intel Iris Xe |
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 13.5 inches | 17 inches |
Resolution | 2256x1504 | 2560x1600 |
Panel Type | PixelSense | IPS LCD |
Brightness (nits) | 300-350 nits | 350 nits |
Touchscreen | true | false |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.1 |
USB‑C Ports | 1 | 2 |
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Reviewers praise the premium build, beautiful display and long battery life, but note the lack of upgradable components and limited modern ports.
Owners love the look, feel and battery endurance, while some are frustrated by the non-upgradable hardware and occasional Alcantara staining.
Professional reviewers praise the gram 17Z95P for redefining large-screen portability, highlighting its sub-3 lb weight, vivid 99% DCI-P3 display, all-day battery life, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, while noting the lack of a discrete GPU as the main drawback.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the laptop's lightweight design, impressive screen quality, and long battery life for travel and work, but commonly criticize the non-upgradeable RAM, average speakers, and occasional fan noise under load.
“The keyboard feels amazing - like typing on a cloud.”
“The screen is gorgeous and perfect for reading and note-taking.”
“It's light and lasts all day on a charge.”
