If you prioritize battery life and a quieter, possibly cooler experience, the LG Gram 16 is superior, lasting longer on a single charge and known for its silent, fanless operation. However, if high screen refresh rates and better performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering tasks are critical for you, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED will be better suited, offering higher performance in these areas. Both are similarly priced and come with premium features like high-resolution displays and 16GB of RAM, but the LG Gram 16 is significantly lighter and thus more portable than the Vivobook, making it more suitable for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and quality GPU that excel in tasks requiring significant computational power, such as engineering and design software, and its OLED screen provides stunning visual quality. In contrast, the LG Gram 16, while slightly less powerful CPU-wise, offers great screen quality, and excels in portability due to its light weight and longer battery life, making it a better option for those who prioritize mobility without compromising too much on performance.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook's OLED panel offers vivid colors and deep blacks with high resolution and brightness, making it visually pleasing during various tasks. Engineering and design professionals will value the ASUS's wide color gamut, providing accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, gamers and those into 3D applications may find the ASUS's lower refresh rate less ideal for the fast-paced visuals and smoothness required in these activities compared to screens designed for gaming with higher refresh rates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$990
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and LG Gram 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is renowned for its high-end CPU and vibrant OLED screen, which make it ideal for general use, although it is heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 16, which is highly portable and offers longer battery life, making it also suitable for general use but with less storage capacity. Both laptops have similar RAM and screen quality, but the Vivobook’s OLED display provides better contrast and color coverage, while the LG Gram excels in portability and battery endurance but has a lower-powered CPU than the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and LG Gram 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the LG Gram 16, primarily because of its higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals and is critical for fast-paced gaming experiences. Additionally, while both laptops have high-quality displays, the Vivobook's OLED screen offers better contrast and vibrant colors which can enhance the gaming and 3D content visual experience.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for content creation, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
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
7.9/10
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and LG Gram 16 are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and LG Gram 16 both have good 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 S 15 OLED and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"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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