If you require a laptop with a strong emphasis on gaming or tasks that demand high graphics performance like 3D rendering, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is a strong candidate despite being more expensive. However, keep in mind that gaming laptops tend to be heavier and have shorter battery life, which may not be ideal if you prioritize mobility and long usage away from power outlets. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 is known for its portability due to its lightweight design and usually offers longer battery life, making it better suited for general use, office work, or if you regularly travel with your laptop. However, the LG Gram may not handle performance-intensive tasks as well as the ASUS TUF Gaming A15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.5/10
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
8.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very 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
7.6/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the LG Gram 17 both offer panels with resolutions and brightness levels that satisfy general use needs, making text clear and viewing comfortable in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design, both laptops provide color accuracy essential for detailed work, although their screens might not cover the wider color gamuts preferred by professionals. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can hinder the smoothness and responsiveness that are crucial for an optimal experience, even if their resolutions and panel types are adequate.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the LG Gram 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$1,699
$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 17 costs $1,699.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, is particularly suited to engineering and design tasks that require substantial computational power and graphics processing, alongside a quality display, despite being less portable due to its weight. In contrast, the LG Gram 17 offers a larger and higher-resolution screen for detailed work, more memory for multitasking, and significantly better portability owing to its light weight, however, the integrated Iris Xe graphics may not be as capable for graphics-intensive tasks as the dedicated GPU in the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for content creation.
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.
Battery
11.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and LG Gram 17 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 17 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 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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