Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the LG Gram 17 depends on your preferences. The Vivobook 14 is less expensive with lower storage and RAM, adequate for general use, and is lighter, making it more portable. The LG Gram 17, on the other hand, offers significantly more storage and higher RAM suitable for more intensive tasks such as engineering or 3D modeling, with a larger screen and higher resolution which is better for those who prioritize display quality. However, it comes at a higher price point. The Gram also has a longer battery life, which is convenient if you're often away from power outlets. Both laptops use similar processors and integrated graphics, making neither optimal for demanding gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The LG Gram 17 offers a more powerful CPU, significantly more RAM, and a higher quality screen, which contribute to its very good rating for general use; additionally, despite its larger screen size, it maintains excellent portability and battery life, outperforming the ASUS Vivobook 14 in these areas. The ASUS Vivobook 14, with a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a lower quality screen, still provides adequate performance and portability for general use, but falls short in comparison to the LG Gram 17's superior specifications and long-lasting battery.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the LG Gram 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is fair for gaming and 3D because it has a less powerful Intel i5 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, whereas the LG Gram 17 is good due to its superior Intel i7 processor along with the same type of integrated Iris Xe graphics, providing better performance for intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The LG Gram 17 offers superior performance for engineering and design work, thanks to its higher RAM capacity, better CPU, and larger, higher-resolution screen, which are crucial for handling complex tasks and detailed visuals. Conversely, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is decent in these areas, it is less capable due to lower RAM, a less powerful CPU, and a smaller, lower-resolution display, making it more suited to less demanding workloads.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very 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
8.2/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very 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
7.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers enough clarity and brightness for tasks like browsing and watching videos, but it doesn't provide the wide color range needed for precision in engineering and design and it lacks the high refresh rate desired for smooth 3D rendering and gaming. The LG Gram 17, with its larger and brighter display, offers sharper visuals for everyday tasks and design work due to better color reproduction, yet it also falls short for gaming and 3D purposes because of its standard refresh rate. Despite their strengths in display quality for daily use and professional design, neither is ideally suited for the high refresh rate demands of gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$421
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
"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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