The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is tailored for those who need top performance for activities like gaming, 3D modelling, and intensive engineering software, thanks to its powerful processor and graphics card. However, its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less ideal for frequent travel. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 is significantly lighter, offers silent operation, and has a longer battery life, making it more suitable for general use and on-the-go productivity. Keep in mind the LG Gram isn't designed for heavy graphical tasks due to its less powerful integrated graphics. If budget is a concern, the LG Gram is also less expensive. Consider what you value more: performance for demanding applications or portability and battery life for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
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
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a screen that refreshes 240 times per second, making it very suitable for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the LG Gram 16 utilizes Intel Iris Xe graphics, which are less powerful, and its screen only refreshes 60 times per second, resulting in just fair performance for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is superior for engineering and design tasks due to its high-end CPU and dedicated GPU, which are essential for resource-intensive applications, and it also features a high-quality screen with excellent color coverage and brightness for precise visuals. In contrast, the LG Gram 16, while still capable with a competent CPU and integrated graphics, prioritizes portability and quiet operation, and has a good display, but can't match the ASUS in raw performance or screen quality.
Screen Quality
9.0/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When it comes to general use, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 delivers with its high resolution and brightness, providing crisp and vivid visuals for everyday tasks, while the LG Gram 16 offers good visual quality but may not be as bright or sharp. Engineers and designers would appreciate the ASUS's wider color gamut coverage, offering more precise hues for professional work, whereas the LG Gram also maintains respectable color accuracy, which is sufficient for most design tasks. For gaming and 3D work, though, the ASUS falls short due to its lower refresh rate, which could lead to less fluid motion, while the LG Gram shares this shortcoming, making neither ideal for fast-paced or graphically intensive 3D environments.
Battery
4.5 Hours
15.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
$2,059
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $2,059 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and LG Gram 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers superior screen quality with high brightness and color coverage, making it excellent for both work and entertainment, along with a powerful CPU and ample RAM, but it has less portability and battery life due to its higher weight and performance-oriented components. In contrast, the LG Gram 16, while providing comparable screen quality and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, excels in portability and battery life because of its significantly lighter weight and efficient CPU, though it may not be as suitable for performance-heavy applications as the Zephyrus M16.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 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
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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 Zephyrus M16 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
"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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