The ASUS Vivobook 17 is more budget-friendly and has a larger screen, which makes it suitable for general use and multimedia consumption. However, it packs less power with a more modest processor and graphics, and its shorter battery life may limit mobility. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 is pricier but comes with a more robust processor suitable for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software. It's also much lighter and boasts a longer battery life, enhancing portability. Both laptops are good for general use, but the LG Gram 16 stands out for performance and portability despite its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 16.
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
The LG Gram 16 offers better general use performance than the ASUS Vivobook 17 due to its more powerful i7 processor, double the RAM, superior screen resolution and battery life, along with a higher portability due to its lighter weight. While both laptops have similar storage capacity and IPS screen types, the Vivobook falls short in CPU, portability, and battery life which are very important for general use.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.5/10
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers modest power for engineering and design with an entry-level processor and basic integrated graphics, but the screen quality and color coverage are lower, which may not be ideal for design work that demands color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.8/10
6.2/10
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 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for content creation, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
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
6.9/10
7.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.2/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the LG Gram 16 for general use, the LG Gram's higher resolution and brighter display offer clearer and more vibrant visuals, making it a great choice for everyday tasks and media consumption. For engineering and design work, the LG Gram stands out due to its wider color gamut coverage, which ensures more accurate color representation needed for professional-grade work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may fall short, as their lower refresh rates could lead to less smooth visuals, although their screen resolutions and types are acceptable for casual gaming or entry level 3D work.
Battery
6.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$429
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS Vivobook 17 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.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 16 to have good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair 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 17 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"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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