Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Matte Black
Score: 70/100LG Gram 17-inch
Score: 65/100Rankings
The Surface Laptop 5 is a premium 13.5" ultraportable with a high-resolution touchscreen, 12th-gen Intel Evo performance, and up to 18 hours of battery life, targeting students and professionals who value build quality and Windows integration.
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 |
18 hoursbest | 11 hours | |
13.5 inches | 17 inchesbest | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
256 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) | 18 hours | 11 hours |
Memory & Storage(1) | ||
SSD Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 1024 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.27 kg | 1.35 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 14.5 mm | 17.8 mm |
Performance(1) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i7-1195G7 |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 13.5 inches | 17 inches |
Resolution | 2256x1504 | 2560x1600 |
Touchscreen | true | false |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB‑C Ports | 1 | 2 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Surface Laptop 5 for its premium build, vibrant touchscreen, fast Intel Evo performance and excellent battery life, but criticize the outdated webcam, sparse ports and premium price.
Everyday users love the comfortable keyboard, all-day battery endurance, and stunning display, while repeatedly complaining about the low-resolution webcam, difficulty cleaning Alcantara, and the single USB-C port.
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 is the best I've ever used - soft, responsive, and quiet.”
“Battery lasts all day, even with Zoom calls and Chrome tabs.”
“The screen is gorgeous - perfect for reading and media.”
