The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly option with a larger screen and a long battery life, suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing and word processing, but its lower performance may struggle with more intensive activities. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17, while more expensive, offers significantly better performance for demanding software and multitasking, along with a larger, higher-quality display well-suited for engineering tasks or creative work. It also has a lightweight design despite its size, improving portability. Consider the ASUS for basic tasks and value or the LG for a high-performance, high-quality experience in a portable package. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
The ASUS Vivobook Go 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
5.6/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is tailored more towards basic tasks due to its lower-tier Intel Celeron processor, modest RAM, and TN screen with limited viewing angles and color accuracy, which together may affect multitasking and visual experiences.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.5/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 falls short in gaming and 3D applications due to its less capable GPU and lower screen refresh rate, which are critical for rendering graphics smoothly, whereas the LG Gram 17, with a more powerful GPU and higher refresh rate screen, offers a better experience for visually intensive tasks. Additionally, despite being somewhat less crucial, the LG's superior CPU and screen quality further enhance its performance and visual output over the ASUS for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
5.9/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0 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 Go 15 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
5.2/10
7.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15's screen may disappoint due to its lower resolution and brightness compared to the LG Gram 17, which offers a more vibrant and sharp display making it comfortable for everyday tasks. Engineers and designers will prefer the LG Gram 17 because its display covers more professional color ranges, allowing for precise color work, while the Vivobook's poor color reproduction can be a major drawback in these fields. However, both may fall short for gaming and 3D work as the Vivobook lacks crispness and vibrancy, and while the LG Gram's screen is better quality, it doesn't have a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion in these applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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.
Cost
$240
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
"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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