If you need a laptop for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, the ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its more powerful processor and graphics, is a suitable choice, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16, while less suited for heavy computational tasks, offers great portability, longer battery life, and it operates silently, making it excellent for general use, travel, or any work on the go. Consider the ASUS for performance-demanding applications and the LG Gram for mobility and longer use away from power outlets. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display 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
8.7/10
6.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
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 G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU and a screen refresh rate of 240Hz, offers superior graphics rendering and smoother visuals vital for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the LG Gram 16, featuring a less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a modest 60Hz screen refresh rate, is not as adept at handling graphics-intensive tasks but excels in portability and battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 with its high-end Intel i9 processor, Nvidia RTX GPU, and exceptionally high refresh rate display is tailored for demanding engineering and design tasks involving intensive graphical and computational workloads, but it is less portable and heavier. Conversely, the LG Gram 16 offers substantial portability with a lighter build and fanless operation, alongside a competent Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics; however, it may lack the raw power and high-performance graphics capabilities of the ASUS for the most intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is 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.
Screen Quality
8.7/10
7.3/10
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 likely offers vivid and accurate colors suitable for engineering and design work because of its expansive color gamut, but its lower refresh rate doesn't suit fast-paced gaming. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16, while having a good display for general tasks with its resolution and brightness, may not match the ASUS in color precision which is crucial for professional design work. Neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D use due to their inadequate refresh rates, which can detract from the smoothness and responsiveness required in these scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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
Poor
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and LG Gram 16 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,299
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use owing to its powerful Intel i9 processor and superior RAM which contribute to exceptional performance, alongside a high-quality screen and ample storage, yet its heaviness and shorter battery life compromise portability. Conversely, the LG Gram 16, also good for general use, offers significant portability with its lightweight design and longer battery life, coupled with a good processor and screen, though it has lesser storage and might not handle intensive tasks as well as the ASUS.
Software Development
8.1/10
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for software development, while the LG Gram 16 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"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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