Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB) 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.

Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB)

9.4/10 Excellent

4.7★ (52,000 owners)

300 ppi, IPX8 waterproof, 12-week battery. The best e-reader for most people.

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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

	Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB)	LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop
247Verdict Score	9.4/10	9.0/10
Owner Rating	4.7★ (52,000)	4.4★ (2,800)
Verdict	Excellent	Excellent
Battery	12 weeks	80Wh (10+ hours)

Quick Verdict

Both are strong choices, but the Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB) edges ahead with a 9.4/10 vs 9.0/10. 300 ppi, IPX8 waterproof, 12-week battery. The best e-reader for most people. That said, the LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop is worth considering if 17" IPS, Core Ultra 7, 1.35kg, MIL-SPEC, 80Wh, Thunderbolt 4. Lightest 17-inch laptop. Check the current price on Amazon →

Pros & Cons Side by Side

Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB)

300 ppi display is genuinely print-quality — indistinguishable from paper in good light
IPX8 waterproof — read in the bath or by the pool without concern
12-week battery life makes it the lowest-maintenance device you own
16GB stores thousands of books — effectively unlimited for most readers
USB-C charging (finally) — uses the same cable as your other devices

Amazon ecosystem lock-in — books bought on Kindle don't transfer to other readers
No physical page-turn buttons — touch-only (Kindle Oasis has buttons)
Colour e-ink is available on Kindle Colorsoft at higher price

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, Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB) or LG Gram 17 (2024)?

Is the Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB) worth the extra cost?

Yes — Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB) scores higher at 9.4/10 vs 9.0/10.

Who is the Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB) best suited to?

300 ppi, IPX8 waterproof, 12-week battery. The best e-reader for most people.

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?

Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB): Amazon ecosystem lock-in — books bought on Kindle don't transfer to other readers; No physical page-turn buttons — touch-only (Kindle Oasis has buttons). 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 — Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB) sits at 4.7★ from 52,000 verified Amazon owners, and LG Gram 17 (2024) Lightweight Laptop at 4.4★ from 2,800.

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