Which is better for gaming?

The HP Omen 17. Its RTX 5060 and 144Hz screen produce far higher frame rates than the Gram's integrated Intel graphics.

Which is easier to carry?

The LG Gram 17. At about 3 lb it weighs roughly half the Omen, which is about 6.5 lb.

Which has the better screen?

The Gram has the sharper, higher-resolution panel at 2560x1600 with a no-glare touch coating. The Omen's 1080p panel wins only on refresh rate at 144Hz.

Which lasts longer on battery?

The Gram. LG rates it up to 24 hours; gaming laptops like the Omen typically run a few hours unplugged.

Is the Omen worth stepping up to over the Gram?

Only if you need gaming or GPU-heavy work. For writing, browsing and travel, the Gram's lighter build and battery matter more.

Does the Gram have a dedicated graphics card?

No. It uses integrated Intel graphics, so it suits everyday tasks but not demanding games or 3D rendering.

HP Omen 17 Gaming Laptop vs LG Gram 17 Touch

Buy the HP Omen 17 if you want a desktop-replacement gaming laptop: the RTX 5060, Ryzen AI 9 and 144Hz screen are built for frame rates. Buy the LG Gram 17 if you carry a laptop daily and want a big screen without the weight: 3 lb, a 2560x1600 no-glare touch display and long battery life. The Omen is far heavier and shorter on battery; the Gram has no dedicated GPU, so games and heavy 3D work run much slower.

Choose the HP Omen 17 if you play games or render 3D work and mostly keep the laptop on a desk.
Choose the LG Gram 17 if you travel with your laptop and need a light 17-inch screen for documents, browsing and light editing.

Prices

HP Omen 17 Gaming Laptop: $1,739.99 at Amazon (checked today)
LG Gram 17 Touch: $1,448.75 at colamco.com (last seen Nov 10)
Difference: the LG Gram 17 Touch is $291.24 cheaper than the HP Omen 17 Gaming Laptop at the latest prices (Nov 10 and Nov 14)