Dell XPS 14 (9440) vs LG Gram 17 (2024)
The Verdict
Both laptops share identical processors and RAM, but serve different priorities. Dell's XPS 14 excels with a brighter 500-nit display and premium CNC aluminum construction, making it ideal for creative work and portability at 1.74kg. LG's Gram 17 dominates battery endurance with up to 17 hours and a larger 17-inch 2560x1600 screen, weighing just 1.35kg despite the bigger form factor. The Gram offers superior port variety including three USB-A slots and legacy HDMI, while the XPS provides Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. At $100 less, the Gram represents exceptional value for remote workers prioritizing all-day battery and screen real estate. Choose the XPS for portable creative workflows; select the Gram if you need marathon battery life and prefer a larger workspace.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Dell XPS 14 (9440) if…
- →Striking minimalist CNC aluminum design
- →Optional 3.2K OLED touch display
- →Optional discrete RTX 4050 GPU
Buy the LG Gram 17 (2024) if…
- →Remarkably light for a 17-inch laptop at just 1.35 kg
- →Up to 17-hour battery life is class-leading at this size
- →MIL-STD-810H certified for everyday durability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Dell XPS 14 (9440)
Pros
- Striking minimalist CNC aluminum design
- Optional 3.2K OLED touch display
- Optional discrete RTX 4050 GPU
- Three Thunderbolt 4 ports plus microSD
- Excellent quad speaker setup
Cons
- No USB-A or HDMI ports
- Capacitive function row lacks tactile feedback
- Seamless haptic touchpad has no visible borders
- Battery life below class-leading ultrabooks
- Premium price for the base configuration
LG Gram 17 (2024)
Pros
- Remarkably light for a 17-inch laptop at just 1.35 kg
- Up to 17-hour battery life is class-leading at this size
- MIL-STD-810H certified for everyday durability
- Generous port selection including USB-A and full-size SD card
- Large 2560x1600 display ideal for productivity
Cons
- 350-nit display brightness is modest in bright environments
- IPS display lacks the vibrancy of OLED alternatives
- No discrete GPU option
- 60Hz refresh rate feels dated compared to 90–120Hz peers
- Thin chassis can flex under pressure
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 14 (9440) | LG Gram 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.35 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum and carbon fiber | Magnesium alloy (Nano skin finish) |
| Dimensions | 320.0 x 215.5 x 18.0 mm | 381.3 x 261.5 x 13.0 mm |
| Ports | ||
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 3 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours mixed use | Up to 17 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 69.5 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.5 inches | 17.0 inches |
| Type | InfinityEdge IPS non-touch | WQXGA IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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