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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers stronger performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks with its better graphics and processors but weighs more, making it less portable. In contrast, the LG Gram 17 is significantly lighter, has a larger screen and better battery life, making it more suitable for general use and portability, but it won't perform as well in graphically intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The LG Gram 17 outdoes the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use due to its larger, higher-resolution screen, doubled RAM, and significantly lighter weight which greatly enhances portability, all the while offering a longer battery life. In contrast, the ASUS comes with a more powerful CPU and GPU, which benefit performance-intensive tasks, but its heavier build and shorter battery life make it less suited for users favoring mobility and extended unplugged usage.
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.5
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
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Software Development
7.7
8.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.5
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and LG Gram 17 both have panels with high resolution and brightness, which translates to sharp and vivid displays suitable for tasks like browsing, video playback, and document editing, therefore providing a good experience for general use. For engineering and design work where accurate color representation is crucial, both laptops offer good screen quality because they cover a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring that colors are reproduced faithfully and precisely. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the screens may fall short due to lower refresh rates, making them less suitable for fast-paced games or intensive 3D modeling that benefit from quicker screen updates.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 17 has 11 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 has 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
7.0
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and LG Gram 17 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.
Cost
$1,265
$2,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,265 and the LG Gram 17 costs $2,100.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a superior dedicated GPU and a high-refresh-rate screen, making it more suitable for graphics-intensive engineering and design tasks, whereas the LG Gram 17 offers higher resolution and larger screen real estate with remarkable portability, but with integrated graphics that may limit performance in more demanding applications.
Content Creation
7.9
8.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Strix G16 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,265 | $2,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13650HX | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 291 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G16
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"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."
LG Gram 17
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
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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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