The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is budget-friendly with basic features suitable for simple tasks and browsing, offering a smaller screen and lower performance. In contrast, the LG Gram 16, while more expensive, boasts a larger, higher-resolution display, better performance for demanding tasks, and a more robust build. Consider the Vivobook if cost and basic functionality are your priorities, or the LG Gram if you need a more powerful and high-quality laptop for complex tasks or multimedia. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
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
Good overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its basic Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and a lower-resolution TN screen, offers modest performance and screen quality, which may not be sufficient for smooth multitasking and crisp visuals in general use. In contrast, the LG Gram 16 boasts a powerful i7 processor, a substantial 16GB of RAM, and a high-resolution IPS display, enhancing performance levels and screen clarity significantly for a variety of general computing tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a basic Intel Celeron CPU and Intel UHD Graphics, with a low-resolution TN screen, making it ill-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks that require robust processing power and high screen quality. In contrast, the LG Gram 16 is equipped with a much more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, alongside a high-resolution IPS display, providing the necessary performance and visual clarity for such professional applications.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7/10
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1/10
7.3/10
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12's lower resolution and dimmer display are noticeable during everyday tasks, making it less suitable for general use where sharpness and visibility are key. For engineering and design, the lack of wide color gamut support results in less accurate color reproduction, which is crucial for professionals needing precise color work. As for the LG Gram 16, its superior resolution and brighter panel enhance general use, but its modest refresh rate makes it less ideal for the fast-paced, fluid visuals required in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
10.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 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
Excellent
Very Good
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the LG Gram 16 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.0/10
The LG Gram 16 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$267
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
"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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