The LG Gram 17 offers a larger screen, more storage, and higher RAM, which makes it better suited for tasks requiring more processing power such as engineering work, and it has a longer battery life that complements its lightweight design for better portability. The ASUS Vivobook 15 is more budget-friendly and still suitable for general use, but has less storage and lower RAM which means it may not handle intensive tasks as well. Both have good build quality and decent keyboards, with the LG having a small edge in overall performance and screen quality due to its higher resolution and color coverage, but it will cost you more than the ASUS. If portability and screen size are important and you do more demanding tasks, the LG Gram could be the better option, but if price and general use are your primary concerns, the ASUS Vivobook 15 would be a good choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 17.
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
6.5/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The LG Gram 17 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15 in general use due to its superior CPU and RAM, offering better multitasking and speed, along with a higher-quality screen that provides clearer and more vivid images. Additionally, the LG Gram 17 boasts longer battery life for extended use and greater portability thanks to its lighter weight, despite its larger screen.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
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 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is less suited for gaming and 3D because it has basic integrated graphics while the LG Gram 17 includes improved integrated graphics better suited for these tasks, despite both having the same screen refresh rate. Additionally, the LG Gram 17 has a higher-quality CPU, which can also contribute to better gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
8.0/10
5.8/10
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 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a lower-end CPU and GPU and less RAM, which makes it less suited for demanding engineering and design tasks than the LG Gram 17, which boasts a more powerful CPU, superior integrated graphics, and more RAM, essential for such intensive work. Additionally, while both laptops have good portability and screen quality, the LG Gram 17's higher resolution and large screen provide a clearer and more expansive workspace, beneficial for detailed design work.
Content Creation
6.4/10
8.4/10
5.8/10
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 15 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
6.5/10
8.2/10
5.8/10
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 15 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
15.6in
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 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Vivobook's screen provides adequate clarity and brightness, but it doesn't match the LG Gram 17's higher resolution and luminosity, which offer a more crisp and vivid viewing experience. In the realm of engineering and design, the LG Gram's display covers a wider range of colors, making it more suitable for professionals who need precise color accuracy for their projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal due to their lack of high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios, even though both may provide good resolution and decent panel quality.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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.
Cost
$530
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
"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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