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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 13 is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight and also less expensive, but the LG Gram 17 has a larger screen and significantly better battery life, making it ideal for extended use away from power sources. If you need better performance for 3D, machine learning, or engineering tasks, the LG Gram's higher RAM and modern processor make it superior. However, the Zenbook's OLED display offers more vibrant colors, which could be beneficial for tasks involving graphics, though its smaller screen might be less comfortable for long work sessions. The LG Gram also features a higher resolution screen, which is better for productivity and media consumption. If price is less of a concern and you require better multitasking performance and longer unplugged usage, go with the LG Gram 17; otherwise, the ASUS Zenbook 13 offers good general use capabilities at a lower price point with greater portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Excellent portability
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
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The LG Gram 17's superior CPU and ample RAM enhance multitasking and general performance, making it very good for general use, and its larger, higher-resolution screen offers a more spacious and sharp visual experience, albeit less vibrant than the ASUS Zenbook 13's OLED display. While the Zenbook 13 boasts excellent portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, as well as a commendable battery life, these factors make it merely good for general use compared to the LG Gram 17's longer battery life and slightly less portability.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.0
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a decent processor and enough RAM for light to moderate engineering tasks, and its OLED screen provides good visual quality, but it may struggle with more demanding work because of its lower RAM and integrated graphics.
Content Creation
7.6
8.4
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3
8.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
Screen Quality
7.8
7.4
13.3in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 boasts a high-resolution display and excellent color accuracy, thanks to its broad color gamuts, making it well-suited for detailed engineering and design tasks that rely on precise colors. In comparison, the LG Gram 17, while also offering good resolution and a decent color range, doesn't necessarily match the Zenbook in color precision, which can be crucial for professional design work. Both laptops, however, fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which means they won't provide as smooth visuals as specialized gaming laptops with faster screens.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 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.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
17.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$890
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.5
3.6/10
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
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 GPU and a standard 60Hz OLED screen, which provides fair performance for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the LG Gram 17 comes with a somewhat more capable Intel i7-1260P Iris Xe GPU and a larger 17-inch IPS display with a higher resolution, offering better performance and screen quality which is why it is considered good for gaming and 3D tasks.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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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How the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 13 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$890 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.55 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.99" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 378 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 13
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
LG Gram 17
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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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