The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is more suitable if you need higher performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming due to its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. However, it's heavier and offers shorter battery life, which makes it less portable. The LG Gram 16, on the other hand, is significantly lighter and has a longer battery life, making it highly portable and great for general use and everyday tasks. It is also less expensive, but its integrated graphics are less capable for intensive tasks. Both have similar screen sizes and high-quality displays, but the ASUS excels in fast-motion graphics due to a higher refresh rate, which could be beneficial for gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 surpasses the LG Gram 16 for gaming and 3D purposes due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165, which are crucial for smooth and detailed gaming visuals. In contrast, the LG Gram 16 integrates Intel Iris Xe graphics, suitable for lighter tasks, and a lower refresh rate of 60, limiting its ability to render fast-paced action fluidly.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.5/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 has a better screen for engineering and design, and content creation.
If you prioritize a high-quality display for everyday tasks, both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and LG Gram 16 offer crisp images and brightness that will serve well for browsing, video streaming, and document work. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops have displays that cover a wide range of colors, ensuring accurate color representation which is crucial for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of their screens make them less ideal, as these activities benefit from smoother visuals that come with higher refresh rates.
Battery
9.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 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
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and LG Gram 16 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, making it suitable for demanding applications, while its high refresh-rate screen appeals to those who prioritize smooth visuals; however, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 16, which offers a lightweight build with a long-lasting battery and a high-resolution screen, but is less suitable for graphics-intensive tasks due to its integrated graphics. Both laptops have ample RAM and good screen quality, but the LG Gram 16 excels in portability and the ASUS in performance.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.8/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and LG Gram 16 are both good for content creation.
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
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Cost
$1,374
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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