The Asus ROG Strix is tailored for high-end gaming and demanding tasks, providing robust performance but at a higher cost and lower portability due to its weight and size. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 is much lighter and offers longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and carrying around, yet it may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly. If budget allows and you need a machine for gaming or resource-heavy applications, go for the Asus; if you prioritize mobility and battery for everyday tasks, the LG Gram is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Very good for general use
Excellent 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
General Use
8.7/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 packs a powerful CPU and ample RAM, making it well-suited for demanding applications and multitasking, while its high-quality screen enhances the visual experience; however, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to lighter options. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16, while still delivering a smooth general-use performance, prioritizes portability and longer battery life, offering a high-resolution display and a comfortable keyboard, which may come with concessions in the sound department and more modest gaming or heavy-duty application capabilities.
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 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 comes with a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth, high-quality gaming and 3D rendering. In contrast, the LG Gram 16, while having good screen quality and a competent CPU, doesn't match the ASUS in terms of the graphics performance and refresh rates needed for optimal gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 packs a more powerful CPU, higher RAM, and a superior GPU, all of which are crucial for demanding engineering tasks and 3D design work, as well as offering an excellent screen quality for detailed visuals. On the other hand, while the LG Gram 16 may offer less power, it excels in portability due to its lighter weight and has a high-quality keyboard and less operating noise, making it favorable for users who prioritize comfort and mobility along with decent performance for less resource-intensive engineering activities.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) 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.
Software Development
8.5/10
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is 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.
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 has a high-resolution display with excellent color coverage, making it sharp and vibrant for general use and particularly suitable for detail-oriented tasks in engineering and design. However, its lower refresh rate makes fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D applications less fluid, which can be a drawback for those specific uses. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 offers a balanced display with good resolution and color accuracy for general productivity and professional work but, like the ASUS, falls short for gaming due to the lower refresh rate.
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 (2024) 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 (2024) and LG Gram 16 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,203
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has a price of $2,203 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
"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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