If you need a laptop for general use and value lightness and long battery life, the LG Gram 16 is a good choice. However, if you require high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS ROG Flow X16, with its superior processor and graphics card, may be more suitable, despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life. The ASUS also has a touchscreen and high refresh rate display, which could be beneficial for certain creative tasks, but it comes at a higher cost than the LG Gram. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its higher-performance Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which provides smoother visuals and a more responsive gaming experience. Meanwhile, the LG Gram 16, with its Intel integrated graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, will deliver less graphic performance and it is not as capable in handling demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 likely boasts a high-resolution and bright display with outstanding color accuracy, which enhances general use and work in engineering and design by providing vivid details and a wide color spectrum. However, its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops would result in less fluid visuals, detracting from fast-paced gaming experiences that depend on screen responsiveness. The LG Gram 16 offers a good balance of resolution and color accuracy for everyday tasks and professional design work but falls short in gaming due to an inadequate refresh rate, making it less suitable for immersive and reaction-based 3D environments.
Battery
5.5 Hours
15.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the LG Gram 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is well-suited for general use due to its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, vibrant and sharp screen, but is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than some alternatives. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 offers excellent screen quality as well, with a focus on portability thanks to its lightweight design and longer battery life, but its CPU performance is not as robust as the ASUS, and it may not handle intensive tasks as well.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for content creation, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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