LG Gram 17 2024 vs Dell G7 17 7700 Comparison

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LG Gram 17 2024 vs Dell G7 17 7700 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Gram 17 2024 and G7 17 7700, two laptops from LG and Dell. LG Gram 17 2024 was introduced to market in December 2023 and Dell G7 17 7700 was launched in June 2020. As you can see, G7 17 7700 is 3 years older than Gram 17 2024. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of LG Gram 17 2024 and Dell G7 17 7700 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

LG Gram 17 2024 Key Specs

Launched in December 2023
17.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)
8GB Ram
378.8 x 258.8 x 17.8-18.8 mm (14.91 x 10.19 x 0.7-0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)

Dell G7 17 7700 Key Specs

Launched in June 2020
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 10300H
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
398.2 x 290 x 19.3-20.7 mm (15.68 x 11.42 x 0.76-0.81 inches)
Weight: 2.85 kg (6.28 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Gram 17 2024 and G7 17 7700 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose LG Gram 17 2024 over Dell G7 17 7700

Weight	1.35 kg vs 2.85 kg	1.5 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.5% vs ~71.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.3 mm vs 7.6 mm	1.3 mm thinner bezels
Contrast Rate	1200:1 vs 600:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	178 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	350 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	3.9 TFLOPS vs 3.041 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR4	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.1	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	13.1 x 8.2 cm vs 11.5 x 8.0 cm

Reasons to choose Dell G7 17 7700 over LG Gram 17 2024

Display Size	17.3 inches vs 17 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Dedicated GPU unit
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Common Strengths of Dell G7 17 7700 and LG Gram 17 2024

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 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
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 Dell G7 17 7700 and LG Gram 17 2024

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

LG Gram 17 2024 vs Dell G7 17 7700: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the LG Gram 17 2024 and the Dell G7 17 7700.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)	2.85 kg (6.28 lbs)
Surface Area	980 cm2 (151.9 inches2)	1155 cm2 (179.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~85.5%	~71.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.3 mm	~7.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.08 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.176 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Gray	Black
Cover Opening Angle	130Â°	140Â°

Comparison of the LG Gram 17 2024 and the Dell G7 17 7700 External Dimensions

Weight

Gram 17 2024 weighs 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs), whereas the G7 17 7700 weighs 2.85 kg (6.28 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 LG Gram 17 2024 is 0.08 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell G7 17 7700 is 0.16 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

LG Gram 17 2024 vs Dell G7 17 7700: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Intel Core i5 10300H Intel Core i7 10750H Intel Core i9 10885H
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (7-	4
Number of Threads	18	8
L3 Cache	18 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Intel UHD Graphics 630
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	14 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1128
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14856	4906

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 LG Gram 17 2024 and Dell G7 17 7700.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 10300H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce GTX 1660 TI Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1350 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1485 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	28 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	3.9 TFLOPS	3.041 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	4 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Speed	7.47 Gbps	~12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	896	1024
TMUs	56	64
ROPs	24	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. LG Gram 17 2024 has a FLOPS value of 3.9 TFLOPS whereas the Dell G7 17 7700 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.041 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the LG Gram 17 2024 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	7467 MHz	2933 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR4
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Gram 17 2024 and the G7 17 7700, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 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	LG Gram 17 (2024)	Dell G7 17 7700
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
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	77 Wh	56 Wh 97 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	130 / 240 W
Cable Length	1.8 meters

Moreover, the Gram 17 2024 boasts a larger battery capacity of 77 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the G7 17 7700's56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Gram 17 2024 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the G7 17 7700's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
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.

LG Gram 17 2024 vs Dell G7 17 7700: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the LG Gram 17 2024 and Dell G7 17 7700 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. Gram 17 2024 has a display size of 17.0".On the other hand, G7 17 7700 has a larger17.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Gram 17 2024 is 838cm² / 130inch² whereas the G7 17 7700's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Gram 17 2024 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
Both Gram 17 2024 and G7 17 7700 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Gram 17 2024 offers a higher maximum brightness of 350 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

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LG Gram 17 2024 vs Dell G7 17 7700 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Gram 17 2024 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to G7 17 7700 (v6).

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 Gram 17 2024 and G7 17 7700 have USB-A ports. Gram 17 2024 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while G7 17 7700 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Gram 17 2024 is equipped with 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports. G7 17 7700 does not have 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
Gram 17 2024 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. G7 17 7700 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Gram 17 2024 and G7 17 7700 feature an HDMI port. Gram 17 2024 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while G7 17 7700 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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 Gram 17 2024 and G7 17 7700 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Gram 17 2024 and G7 17 7700 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)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	No
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes