HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" vs LG Gram 17 2025 Comparison

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HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" vs LG Gram 17 2025 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ZBook Fury G1i 18" and Gram 17 2025, two laptops from HP and LG. HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" was introduced to market in March 2025 and LG Gram 17 2025 was launched in July 2025. There is only 4 months difference between ZBook Fury G1i 18" and Gram 17 2025 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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ZBook Fury G1i 18" and Gram 17 2025 are members of LG's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
HP ZBook 8 G1i 16"	March 2025	16.0"	359 x 250 x 19.2 mm	1.72 kg (3.79 lbs)
HP ZBook 8 G1i 14"	March 2025	14.0"	215.6 x 222 x 18.9 mm	1.43 kg (3.15 lbs)
HP ProBook 4 G1i 16"	March 2025	16.0"	359.4 x 251 x 1.7 mm	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
HP EliteBook 6 G1i 16"	March 2025	16.0"	359.4 x 251 x 1.7 mm	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
HP ProBook 4 G1q	March 2025	14.0"	318.6 x 224.3 x 10.9 mm	1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)
HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14"	March 2025	14.0"	318.6 x 224.3 x 17 mm	1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)
HP OmniBook 5 14	March 2025	14.0"	311.9 x 217.4 x 12.7 mm	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)
HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13.3	March 2025	13.3"	297.3 x 212.2 x 16.5-17.4 mm	1 kg (2.21 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" and LG Gram 17 2025 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" Key Specs

Launched in March 2025
18.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX,Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX,Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (4-Cores)
16GB,32GB,64GB,128GB,192GB Ram
403 x 289 x 27 mm (15.87 x 11.38 x 1.06 inches)
Weight: 3.52 kg (7.76 lbs)

LG Gram 17 2025 Key Specs

Launched in July 2025
17.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,Intel Core Ultra 9 285H,Intel Core Ultra 7 256V,Intel Core Ultra 7 258V,Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
GPU: Intel Arc 140T
16GB,32GB Ram
378.8 x 258.8 x 17.8 mm (14.91 x 10.19 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ZBook Fury G1i 18" and Gram 17 2025 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" over LG Gram 17 2025

Display Size	18 inches vs 17 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 99%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 350 nits	Brighter Screen
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45

Reasons to choose LG Gram 17 2025 over HP ZBook Fury G1i 18"

Weight	1.35 kg vs 3.52 kg	2.17 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.5% vs ~80.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.3 mm vs 7.7 mm	1.4 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	178 ppi vs 168 ppi	More pixels per inch
GPU FLOPS	4.6 TFLOPS vs 1.9 TFLOPS	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2

Common Strengths of LG Gram 17 2025 and HP ZBook Fury G1i 18"

Launch Dates	March 2025 vs July 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v5 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of LG Gram 17 2025 and HP ZBook Fury G1i 18"

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" vs LG Gram 17 2025: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" and the LG Gram 17 2025.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.52 kg (7.76 lbs)	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)
Surface Area	1165 cm2 (180.6 inches2)	980 cm2 (151.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.7%	~85.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.7 mm	~6.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.20 kg/inch	0.08 kg/inch
	0.44 lbs/inch	0.176 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	White, Black, Gray

Comparison of the HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" and the LG Gram 17 2025 External Dimensions

Weight

ZBook Fury G1i 18" weighs 3.52 kg (7.76 lbs), whereas the Gram 17 2025 weighs 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" is 0.20 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the LG Gram 17 2025 is 0.08 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" vs LG Gram 17 2025: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX	Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
Base Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.2 GHz	5.1 GHz
Number of Cores	20 (8P + 12E)	16 (6P + 10E)
Number of Threads	20	16
L3 Cache	30 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Arc Graphics 140T
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	3 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" and LG Gram 17 2025.

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc iGPU (4-Cores)	Intel Arc 140T
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1850 MHz	2250 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	14 W	35 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.9 TFLOPS	4.6 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Memory Speed	5.6 Gbps	8.53 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	512	1024
TMUs	32	64
ROPs	16	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" has a FLOPS value of 1.9 TFLOPS whereas the LG Gram 17 2025 ' has a FLOPS value of 4.6 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the LG Gram 17 2025 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB 192GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	8533 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	192 GB
Total Slots	4
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ZBook Fury G1i 18" and the Gram 17 2025, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	HP ZBook Fury G1i 18"	LG Gram 17 (2025)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	⚠ Can run slowly on CPU with enough RAM and good iGPU.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	99 Wh	77 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	200 / 280 / 330 W	65 W
Cable Length	1 meters	1.8 meters

Moreover, the ZBook Fury G1i 18" boasts a larger battery capacity of 99 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Gram 17 2025's77 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 12 TB, the ZBook Fury G1i 18" provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Gram 17 2025's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB, 12 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	4	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" vs LG Gram 17 2025: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" and LG Gram 17 2025 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. ZBook Fury G1i 18" has a display size of 18.0".On the other hand, Gram 17 2025 has a smaller 17.0" display.The total usable screen area of the ZBook Fury G1i 18" is 939cm² / 146inch² whereas the Gram 17 2025's total usable screen area is 838cm² / 130inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Gram 17 2025 features a higher pixel density with 178 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
The ZBook Fury G1i 18" offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The ZBook Fury G1i 18" offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

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HP ZBook Fury G1i 18" vs LG Gram 17 2025 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both ZBook Fury G1i 18" and Gram 17 2025 support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both ZBook Fury G1i 18" and Gram 17 2025 have USB-A ports. ZBook Fury G1i 18" has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Gram 17 2025 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ZBook Fury G1i 18" and Gram 17 2025 have USB Type-C ports. ZBook Fury G1i 18" has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Gram 17 2025 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both ZBook Fury G1i 18" and Gram 17 2025 feature Thunderbolt ports. ZBook Fury G1i 18" has Thunderbolt 5, while Gram 17 2025 has Thunderbolt 4.

HDMI
Both ZBook Fury G1i 18" and Gram 17 2025 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both ZBook Fury G1i 18" and Gram 17 2025 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both ZBook Fury G1i 18" and Gram 17 2025 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 5	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No