LG Gram 17 vs Acer Swift X

Great portability
Fantastic battery life
Really nice screen
Good range of connections
Decent performance
Great all-rounder laptop
8-core Ryzen 7 5800U processor
16 GB RAM
512 GB SSD
RTX 3050 Ti
Not enough battery life for some users
Keyboard is too small and takes time to get used to
Laptop is set to too aggressively throttle in software by default
Not suitable for eSports gaming due to response time
14" display may be too small for some users
Price may be too high for some users

Verdict

The LG Gram 17 is a great choice for those looking for a laptop with great portability, fantastic battery life, really nice screen, good range of connections, and decent performance. It is ultra light and provides two-hour battery life. However, some users may find the keyboard to be too small as it includes a numpad and takes a couple weeks to get used to. Additionally, the laptop is set to too aggressively throttle in software by default and requires tweaking.

Verdict

The Acer Swift X is a great all-rounder laptop, with its 8-core Ryzen 7 5800U processor, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, RTX 3050 Ti and 1080p 14" 300 nit 100% sRGB display. It is suitable for modern games at med-high settings 1080p and general use. The laptop also has a beautiful display with good color accuracy. However, the response time of the display may not be suitable for eSports gaming.

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