When choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the LG Gram 16, consider that the ASUS is built for gaming with higher graphics performance, which also makes it suitable for intensive engineering and 3D tasks or machine learning. However, its heavier build and larger size mean it is less portable. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 is notably lighter and boasts longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use like for business or general consumption. While it can handle everyday tasks and some casual gaming, it won't perform as well in resource-demanding activities compared to the ASUS. The lower price of the LG Gram reflects its capabilities which are ample for general use, but if top performance is necessary, investing in the ASUS might be justified. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, providing smooth visuals during fast-paced action. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 falls short for these tasks because it uses an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is less capable of handling intensive graphics and may result in less fluid gameplay.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which excel in intensive tasks, though it's heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16, while good for such tasks with its Intel i7 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, emphasizes portability and has a higher-resolution display, but it may not handle demanding workloads as effectively as the ASUS.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the LG Gram 16 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and LG Gram 16 both offer high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for daily tasks and contributing to their good screen quality for general use. Their color accuracy and broad color gamuts cater to engineering and design needs, where precise colors are essential. However, for gaming and 3D tasks that benefit from smoother motion, their lower refresh rates compared to specialized gaming laptops result in a less optimal experience, despite their adequate resolution and panel type.
Battery
11.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and LG Gram 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers a powerful CPU and GPU, making it well-suited for general use that may include gaming or other performance-heavy applications, and it has ample RAM and storage but is heavier and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the LG Gram 16 provides excellent portability with its lightweight design and longer battery life, a high-resolution screen, and sufficient RAM for general tasks, but it has a less powerful CPU and GPU and less storage space.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and LG Gram 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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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