LG Gram 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Alpha

Great portability
Fantastic battery life
Really nice screen
Good range of connections
Decent performance
Great battery life
Pre-installed productivity apps
FHD 13.3" IPS QLED display
11th gen Intel processor
Big PCIe SSD and 16 GB RAM
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 heavy gaming
Single fan may be too quiet or insufficient for cooling
No dedicated graphics card

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 Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Alpha is a great choice for those looking for a laptop with excellent battery life, pre-installed productivity apps, and an FHD 13.3" IPS QLED display. It also has an 11th gen Intel processor, big PCIe SSD and 16 GB RAM, making it suitable for multitasking. The Outdoor+ setting allows users to boost the brightness over 500 nits, making it ideal for outdoor use. However, some users may find the single fan to be too quiet or insufficient for cooling.

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