Let's consider your options. The ASUS Zenbook 14 is more affordable and offers decent performance for everyday tasks and some more demanding applications, but with a smaller screen size, which may affect multitasking and entertainment experiences. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16, while more expensive, provides a larger and likely better-quality display, which is beneficial for extensive spreadsheet work, designing, or enjoying multimedia content, along with being extremely lightweight for its size, enhancing portability. The LG Gram also typically has a longer battery life, making it suitable for long hours away from a power source. Consider the ASUS if your budget is a priority and your needs don't demand a large screen or exceptionally long battery life; choose the LG Gram if you are willing to invest in a larger display, more portability, and extended use on a single charge, for a premium. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its 8GB RAM and an Intel i5 CPU, delivers satisfactory performance for general use, complemented by a quality OLED screen but has a limited battery life. On the other hand, the LG Gram 16 offers a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and double the RAM, enhancing multitasking and performance efficiency, along with a superior battery life and a commendable portability due to its lighter weight, making it a better choice for extended general use.
Software Development
7.2/10
7.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for software development, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
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
8.3/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's screen shines in general use and engineering due to its high resolution and panel type that offer crisp, clear images and vivid colors, suitable for detailed work and everyday tasks. For engineering and design, its strong coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB means it can display a wide range of colors precisely, which is crucial for professional photo editing and graphic design. However, its lower refresh rate detracts from gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion and quick screen updates are essential for an immersive experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and LG Gram 16 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a higher screen refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming and 3D applications, while the LG Gram 16, with a less impressive screen refresh rate, may not be as smooth for fast-paced visuals. Both have integrated GPUs that can handle gaming and 3D tasks to a fair extent, but dedicated gaming laptops would offer superior graphical performance.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.5/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its OLED screen and Iris Xe graphics, is well-suited for design tasks that benefit from high contrast and color accuracy, whereas the LG Gram 16's larger IPS display and more powerful Intel i7 processor with more RAM are ideal for engineering tasks that may require more screen real estate and processing capability. While both laptops are highly portable, the ASUS is slightly heavier and has a louder operating noise compared to the LG Gram, which is known for its silent operation, adding to its portability advantage.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.8/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and LG Gram 16 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"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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