Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch
Score: 93/100LG Gram 17-inch 2TB
Score: 89/100Rankings
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 17Z90P delivers a rare combination of a large 17" high-resolution display with ultralight portability and outstanding battery life, making it ideal for mobile professionals. Its premium connectivity and durability are offset by non-upgradeable RAM, modest integrated graphics, and a chassis that some find less premium.
| Attribute | | LG Gram 17-inch 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.27 kgbest | 1.35 kg |
14.5 hours | 19.5 hoursbest | |
13.5 inches | 17 inchesbest | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
512 GBbest | 512 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 14.5 mmbest | 17.8 mm |
— | 60 Hzbest | |
1 | 2best |
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| Attribute | | LG Gram 17-inch 2TB |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 14.5 hours | 19.5 hours |
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 i7-1165G7 |
Graphics Type | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 | Intel Iris Xe |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 13.5 inches | 17 inches |
Resolution | 2256x1504 | 2560x1600 |
Panel Type | PixelSense | IPS LCD |
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 commend the Gram 17Z90P for delivering a laptop that defies the usual weight-to-size trade-off, offering a 17-inch WQXGA panel, stellar battery endurance, and robust connectivity while meeting MIL-STD-810G durability standards. However, they note chassis flex, the less-premium feel of the magnesium alloy, and the inability to upgrade RAM as drawbacks, and they point out that the integrated Iris Xe GPU limits gaming performance.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the Gram 17Z90P for its feather-light portability, long battery life, and large, vivid screen, describing it as perfect for travel and daily productivity. Recurring complaints focus on the plastic-like chassis feel, the flexible display, the low-resolution webcam, and the lack of RAM upgrade options.
“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.”
