The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 delivers high-performance ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, along with a larger screen and a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the LG Gram 16 offers exceptional portability and longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and on-the-go productivity, though its performance is less suitable for demanding tasks due to its integrated graphics and smaller storage capacity. Choose the ASUS if performance is vital and the LG if you prioritize battery life and portability. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 delivers a superior gaming experience with a high-refresh-rate screen and a powerful GPU, making it well-suited for demanding games and 3D applications. The LG Gram 16, while offering a decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't match the ASUS in terms of graphical performance and screen refresh rate, making it less ideal for high-end gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
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 A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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 A17's display may not provide the vibrant, color-accurate visuals needed for design work and might not offer the high refresh rates desired for a smooth gaming experience. However, the LG Gram 16 excels in providing crisp and bright visuals for everyday tasks and professional applications like engineering with its higher resolution and brightness, although it too lacks the high refresh rate critical for gaming and 3D rendering. Neither laptop has the ideal color gamut for engineering and design, nor do they have the high refresh rates that would benefit gaming and 3D modeling.
Battery
10.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,552
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a powerful CPU and high-end GPU suitable for gaming and demanding tasks while its larger screen and higher refresh rate improve visual experience and responsiveness, but it is heavier and has a lower battery life compared to the LG Gram 16, which offers exceptional portability due to its lightweight design and long battery life, paired with a high-resolution display offering superior sharpness and color accuracy, making it more convenient for everyday on-the-go use. Although both have similar RAM, the ASUS is more tailored towards performance-intensive activities, and the LG Gram 16 excels in portability and screen quality for general use.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
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 A17 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
9.2/10
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 A17 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 A17 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.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 or the LG Gram 16
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.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
100,395
Recommendations made
21,753
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.