The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is more affordable and suitable for basic general use while offering decent portability. However, if you need stronger performance for engineering tasks and better screen quality, the LG Gram 16, with its higher resolution display and more powerful processor, will better serve those needs, though at a higher cost. Additionally, the LG Gram boasts a significantly longer battery life and is lighter, enhancing its portability, making it a prime choice if you're on the go often. Keep in mind, though, that its enhancements come at a price premium compared to the Vivobook. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
The ASUS Vivobook Go 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
Good overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
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
6.0/10
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 Go 14 is only fair.
The LG Gram 16 outclasses the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 with a faster CPU and double the RAM, delivering better multitasking and overall performance; it also boasts a sharper and brighter display, enhanced by a longer battery life and a more favorable portability due to its lighter weight. Conversely, the Vivobook Go 14, while offering a solid battery life and good portability, falls behind with a less powerful CPU and lower RAM, which might affect smooth operation in multitasking scenarios, paired with a dimmer display and lower screen resolution that may not suit customers looking for crisp visuals.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a less capable GPU, the AMD Radeon 610M, compared to the LG Gram 16's more powerful Intel Iris Xe, which means the LG Gram 16 can handle gaming and 3D tasks more efficiently. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the LG Gram's larger screen and higher screen quality might provide a more immersive gaming experience despite neither being specifically designed for high-performance gaming.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
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 Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is not ideal for engineering and design due to its less powerful AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and Radeon graphics, whereas the LG Gram 16 is more suitable with its higher performance Intel i7 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, catering to demanding software requirements common in these fields. Furthermore, the LG Gram's superior screen quality and larger RAM capacity enhance tasks like 3D modeling and high-resolution rendering that are essential for engineering and design, while still maintaining a focus on portability and build quality.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.8/10
4.1/10
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 Go 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
6.4/10
7.9/10
4.1/10
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 Go 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
6.2/10
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 Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers an adequate display with a resolution and brightness that meets everyday needs, while the LG Gram 16 provides a higher resolution and brighter screen, enhancing the user experience for tasks like browsing and streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, the LG Gram 16 stands out with better coverage of professional color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color representation for precision work, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 14's color gamut coverage is more modest. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops might fall short due to low refresh rates, but the clearer image and superior panel type of the LG Gram 16 may somewhat compensate, although serious gamers and professional 3D artists may require a specialized display with a higher refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 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
$450
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and LG Gram 16 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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 Go 14 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 Go 14 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
"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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