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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a high refresh rate OLED display, which is excellent for fast motion and high-contrast visuals, making it suitable for multimedia and some lighter gaming, at a lower price and with a robust processor, but its battery life and portability are outpaced by the LG Gram 17. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 has a larger IPS screen which is great for productivity and multitasking, more storage space, and longer battery life, making it better for long working sessions and more extensive projects, despite it being slightly more expensive and having a less powerful processor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.5
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Screen Quality
8.9
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the LG Gram 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts a vibrant OLED panel which offers deeper blacks and more vivid colors, ideal for both general use and precision in engineering where accurate color reproduction is key, but it lacks a high refresh rate, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion. The LG Gram 17, while having a high-resolution display that's beneficial for detailed work in general use and engineering, might not provide the same color richness without an OLED panel, and similarly falls short for gaming and 3D tasks due to a standard refresh rate. General use and engineering tasks will greatly benefit from the superior brightness and color gamut of these laptops, while gaming and 3D uses may suffer from the screens not being optimized for high frame rates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
$990
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.5
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
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and LG Gram 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a high-refresh-rate OLED screen, suitable for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, whereas the LG Gram 17, despite its larger display, has a lower refresh rate, which may not be as optimal for fast-paced gaming and 3D work. Both have similar integrated GPUs, accommodating general gaming and 3D tasks, but the Vivobook's higher screen refresh rate could provide a more fluid experience for such activities.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.0
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED's high-end CPU and ample RAM make it a strong choice for demanding engineering software, while its OLED screen offering high color accuracy and contrast benefits design tasks; however, it's heavier than the LG Gram 17, which excels in portability due to its lightweight design and long battery life, and also features a large 17-inch screen with good color coverage, beneficial for detailed engineering and design work. The LG Gram might be preferred for those who value portability and a larger screen over the higher performance metrics of the ASUS Vivobook.
Content Creation
8.2
8.4
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for content creation.
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
8.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and LG Gram 17 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$990 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.03" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"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."
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"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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