LG Gram 17 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

Great portability
Fantastic battery life
Really nice screen
Good range of connections
Decent performance
Great screen
Good keyboard
Excellent build quality
USB-A and USB-C ports
Excellent battery life
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 upgradeable RAM
Speakers are fitted behind the keyboard between the screen, which may affect sound quality
Lacks some of the advantages of the Surface Pro form factor

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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is a great all-rounder, with a good screen, keyboard, build quality and trackpad. It has USB-A and USB-C ports for added convenience, but RAM is not upgradeable. Battery life is excellent and Windows Hello face unlock is fast and reliable. The speakers are fitted behind the keyboard between the screen, which may affect sound quality. The form factor offers more muscle and cooling than the Surface Pro but lacks some of its advantages such as having hot parts off your lap and propped up off the desk.

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