HP 17.3" Core i7 Laptop vs LG Gram 17 Touch
The LG Gram 17 is the better laptop for most people deciding between these two. It weighs 3 lb against HP's 4.6 lb, has a sharper 2560x1600 touchscreen, a backlit keyboard, a fingerprint reader and a much bigger battery. The HP 17 wins on one thing that matters to some buyers: a 17.3-inch anti-glare panel with no touch layer, plus a proven 13th-gen Core i7 and a full 1 TB SSD. Owners of the Gram line praise the weight and battery but note the thin chassis flexes and the speakers are weak. The HP is the simpler, sturdier big-screen machine.
- Choose the HP 17.3" if you want a plain, sturdy big-screen laptop for desk work and don't need touch, a backlit keyboard or all-day battery.
- Choose the LG Gram 17 if you carry your laptop daily and want a light 17-inch machine with a sharp touchscreen, backlit keys and long battery life.
Prices
- HP 17.3" Core i7 Laptop: $809.10 at Amazon (checked today)
- LG Gram 17 Touch: $1,448.75 at colamco.com (last seen Nov 10)
- Difference: the HP 17.3" Core i7 Laptop is $639.65 cheaper than the LG Gram 17 Touch at the latest prices (Nov 10 and Nov 14)
