Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation) vs LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop (2026)

✍️ By the 247Verdict Editorial Team📅 Updated 05 October 2026

Which is better? We compared both on score, owner ratings, pros and cons.

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation)

8.8/10 Great

4.6★ (89,000 owners)

The world's best-selling smart speaker. Improved bass. Motion sensing. £55 smart home entry point.

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LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop

9.0/10 Excellent

4.4★ (2,800 owners)

17" IPS, Core Ultra 7, 1.35kg, MIL-SPEC, 80Wh, Thunderbolt 4. Lightest 17-inch laptop.

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At a Glance

	Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation)	LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop
247Verdict Score	8.8/10	9.0/10
Owner Rating	4.6★ (89,000)	4.4★ (2,800)
Verdict	Great	Excellent

Quick Verdict

Both are strong choices, but the LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop edges ahead with a 9.0/10 vs 8.8/10. 17" IPS, Core Ultra 7, 1.35kg, MIL-SPEC, 80Wh, Thunderbolt 4. Lightest 17-inch laptop. That said, the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation) is worth considering if The world's best-selling smart speaker. Improved bass. Motion sensing. £55 smart home entry point. Check the current price on Amazon →

Pros & Cons Side by Side

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation)

Best value smart home entry point available
Improved audio quality vs Gen 4 — noticeably better bass
Built-in motion sensor can trigger smart home automations
Works with virtually every smart home ecosystem
Eero built-in extends your network (Pro version)

Audio quality trails Sonos One significantly at twice the price
Privacy considerations around always-on microphone
Alexa's responses can feel slower than Google Assistant

LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop

1.35kg — lightest 17-inch laptop available, lighter than most 14-inch competitors
MIL-STD-810H certification at 17-inch — military durability testing in the largest mainstream laptop
80Wh battery delivers genuine 10+ hour runtime for a 17-inch panel
Thunderbolt 4 connects multiple 4K displays or fast external storage
17-inch IPS display provides the most screen real estate of any reviewed laptop

Core Ultra 7 battery trails Apple M3 efficiency for equivalent workloads
17-inch limits portability vs 13-14 inch alternatives for daily carry
IPS display less vibrant than OLED alternatives in the 14-inch category

FAQ

Which is better, Amazon Echo Dot or LG Gram 17 (2024)?

Is the Amazon Echo Dot worth the extra cost?

The LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop matches or exceeds it at a potentially lower price point.

Who is the LG Gram 17 (2024) best suited to?

The world's best-selling smart speaker. Improved bass. Motion sensing. £55 smart home entry point.

Who is the LG Gram 17 (2024) best suited to?

17" IPS, Core Ultra 7, 1.35kg, MIL-SPEC, 80Wh, Thunderbolt 4. Lightest 17-inch laptop.

What are the main downsides of each?

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation): Audio quality trails Sonos One significantly at twice the price; Privacy considerations around always-on microphone. LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop: Core Ultra 7 battery trails Apple M3 efficiency for equivalent workloads; 17-inch limits portability vs 13-14 inch alternatives for daily carry.

Do owner ratings agree with our verdict?

Largely, yes — Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation) sits at 4.6★ from 89,000 verified Amazon owners, and LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop at 4.4★ from 2,800.

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