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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is more affordable and offers better performance for 3D, machine learning, and general usage with a dedicated graphics card, plus it has a higher screen refresh rate suitable for fast motion. It is slightly heavier but still portable, with a moderate battery life. The LG Gram 17 is pricier with a larger screen and substantial battery life, ideal for general use and engineering tasks; it's very lightweight, enhancing portability. The LG's larger RAM and storage cater to extensive multitasking and data storage needs, but it relies on integrated graphics, making it less suitable for intensive gaming or 3D work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
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
7.6
8.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The LG Gram 17 offers a larger screen with comparable resolution and color coverage, significantly more RAM for better multitasking, and a much bigger battery for extended use compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X, making it very good for general use. Despite the ASUS Zenbook 14X having an advantage with a dedicated graphics unit and an OLED panel, which may offer better contrast and color vibrancy, the LG Gram 17's overall superior specs and lighter weight give it an edge for general use.
Content Creation
7.6
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.4
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
8.3
7.4
14.0in
SIZE
17.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 14X offers a high resolution and bright panel that enhances sharpness and visibility for general tasks, while its wider color gamut supports precise color work in engineering and design. However, its lower refresh rate limits graphic fluidity, making it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, the LG Gram 17 provides a large, bright display with good resolution for immersive general use and sufficient color range for most design tasks, but it also falls short in refresh rate, which is crucial for the smooth rendering required in gaming and 3D work.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.0
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and LG Gram 17 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$777
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.5
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X's Nvidia MX550 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 90Hz makes it fair for gaming and 3D tasks, but the LG Gram 17, while it only has a 60Hz screen refresh rate, features an Intel Iris Xe GPU which, along with a larger screen, provides a better gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$777 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.25" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X
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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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