LG Gram 17 long-term test: Two years with the lightweight giant

[Redaktion]

How does the rather flexible chassis of the Gram 17 fare in everyday use? Here's our long-term conclusion after two years, a fall down the stairs and an inexpensive display repair.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-Gram-17-long-term-test-Two-years-with-the-lightweight-giant.1161596.0.html

[Bob D]

Glad to see the Gram get a more thorough run down. I got mine in 2022 and it ended up not traveling as much as I anticipated once work changed and, to remind me of my consumerist faults, I spent more time on the smaller but much heavier work laptop.

The flexing always worried me, but I too never had an issue.

The major drawbacks for me have been:

• Vender programmed Function keys that can't be customized (only a ver limited few can). The number of times I still press the LG Assistant key... Speaking of which.
• Obnoxious LG "software" with useless functions for any user. Why is there an app asking me to update Manuals?
• The worst speaker design yet. Awful location and awful hardware make this easily worthless for listening to anything unless you religiously use headphones.
• a sometimes unresponsive touchpad. Seems like others have had similar experiences with these models
• not very comfortable for an economy traveler. As mentioned in the article, its a bit of a pain in small seats and crowded spaces due to its width and depth. What a shame since its so light!
• Sticky keys with too much space between each. I didn't realize how used to smaller keyboards and smoother presses I was used to

I've enjoyed using it but would not buy it again just because its a light, yet wide laptop. Unless I somehow inherit too much money to only travel in business class. Feel free to donate to my cause!

I did get one of their USB-C powered monitors and that has been fantastic for travel work when I have a full table to set up on. Wide enough, decent resolution, bright enough, and easy to plug in or put away has been marvelous.

[Joe Miller]

Have had mine for a year, love the PC with one grotesque exception, so agree with comment: 'the worst speaker design yet. Awful location and awful hardware make this easily worthless for listening to anything unless you religiously use headphones.'

I added a virtual EQ and pre amp but that just makes the bad sound louder.  LOL.