LG gram 17Z990 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 17Z990 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery

large high-resolution display

robust build quality

solid overall performance

higher price point

limited gaming capabilities

no discrete GPU

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) and LG gram 17Z990
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) vs. LG gram 17Z990 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) LG gram 17Z990
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.4 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.5 cm 38.075 cm x 26.593 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.34 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-nanocarbon alloy
Colour Gun metal Dark silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) LG gram 17Z990
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 96% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Reader Mode, Daylight Mode
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) LG gram 17Z990
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) LG gram 17Z990
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) LG gram 17Z990
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) LG gram 17Z990
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD (front)
Camera Features - Built-in microphone
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers
Compliant Standards - DTS Headphone:X
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) LG gram 17Z990
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) LG gram 17Z990
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty - 1
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 9360 mAh
Battery Life - Up to 19.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) LG gram 17Z990
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) LG gram 17Z990
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Gesture function, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) LG gram 17Z990
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
3 x USB 3.1
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (with power off charging)
HDMI
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) LG gram 17Z990
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG Power Manager, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode, DTS Headphone X
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GE) LG gram 17Z990
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - HDD lock
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
Model Number E4031T V
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