LG Gram 17 vs Eluktronics MAX-15

Great portability
Fantastic battery life
Really nice screen
Good range of connections
Decent performance
Great value for its price
6GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Graphics
Intel Core i7-9750H processor
94(?) whr battery
Can easily last 8+ hours with mixed productivity use
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 the most lightweight laptop
Some users have reported issues with the 11th Gen CPU model and the display output on the Thunderbolt 4 port turning off when the GPU is under load
Noisy fans when running intensive tasks

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 Eluktronics MAX-15 is a powerful laptop that offers great value for its price. It comes with a 6GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Graphics, an Intel Core i7-9750H processor, and a 94(?) whr battery. Many users have reported that it can easily last 8+ hours with mixed productivity use and can handle intensive tasks with ease. However, some users have reported issues with the 11th Gen CPU model and the display output on the Thunderbolt 4 port turning off when the GPU is under load.

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