The ASUS Vivobook 14 is less expensive but comes with a smaller screen, less RAM, and a weaker processor compared to the LG Gram 16. The LG Gram, while costing more, offers a larger, higher resolution display, better battery life, and a more powerful processor, which is better for tasks like engineering or demanding software. The LG is also lightweight and has a high portability score, making it suitable for carrying around. If budget is a concern and your tasks are more general, the ASUS might serve you well; however, if you need better performance and a larger screen for complex tasks, the LG is a better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 16.
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The LG Gram 16 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 14 in general use due to its more powerful CPU, larger amount of RAM, superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, and significantly longer battery life, which coupled with its lighter weight also enhances portability. Although both have quality keyboards and ample storage, the LG Gram 16 further benefits from better heat management and speaker quality, without notably compromising on operating noise.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is rated as fair for engineering and design use primarily because it has a less powerful CPU and half the amount of RAM compared to the LG Gram 16, which is considered good for these tasks due to its more advanced CPU and greater RAM capacity. Additionally, the LG Gram 16 boasts a higher resolution and better screen quality, which are key for design work, and despite being larger, it maintains a higher degree of portability with its lightweight design and silent operation, adding to its suitability for engineering and design use.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
7.9/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the LG Gram 16 offers sharper images and better visibility in various lighting due to its higher resolution and brighter display, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 provides an adequate display that meets basic needs. In engineering and design, the LG Gram stands out with its wider color range, ensuring that colors are accurately reproduced, an important aspect when precision is key; the ASUS, although serviceable, may not display colors as true-to-life. When it comes to 3D tasks, both laptops may not be ideal due to lower refresh rates, but higher resolution and decent panel quality keep them from being entirely unsuitable.
Battery
7.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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.
Cost
$421
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 14 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 Vivobook 14 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"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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