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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a high-resolution touch display in a more compact and highly portable design ideal for on-the-go usage, with a better battery life for typical use compared to the LG Gram 17. However, the larger screen size, higher RAM, and bigger storage of the LG Gram 17 cater to those seeking a spacious display and significant multitasking capabilities. The LG Gram also has a slightly better build quality and manages heat and fan noise more effectively. In contrast, the Zenbook Flip has a more vibrant display with higher color accuracy, important for tasks needing precise color representation. Both have similar processing power and are not ideal for intensive gaming despite their Intel Iris Xe graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- 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
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with its 2-in-1 convertible design, is good for general use, offering portability and a high-quality display, but with less battery life and storage capacity compared to the LG Gram 17, which excels due to its larger, high-resolution screen, more RAM for multitasking, a newer CPU, and longer battery endurance, making it very good for a variety of tasks. While both have good build quality and keyboard, the LG Gram 17's additional storage slots and larger screen make it a preferred option for users who prioritize screen real estate and performance over the tablet functionality of the Zenbook Flip S13.
Engineering and Design
7.4
8.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 with its 4K touchscreen display and compact 13-inch screen provides high-quality visuals important for design tasks, yet its smaller RAM and CPU might limit some intensive engineering work when compared to the LG Gram 17, which offers a larger 17-inch screen and more powerful CPU and RAM suitable for demanding engineering software, albeit with a little added weight and lesser screen resolution. Both laptops feature similar quality keyboards, speakers, and manage operating noise well, but the Zenbook's portability and tablet mode offer additional flexibility while the LG Gram 17's larger display makes for a more comfortable viewing experience for extended work sessions.
Content Creation
7.8
8.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.6
8.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2160
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 Flip S13 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
7.9
7.4
13.3in
SIZE
17.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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.
If you prioritize a crisp, bright display with high resolution for everyday tasks, the Asus Zenbook Flip S13 excels, making it ideal for browsing, watching videos, and document editing. For tasks like graphic design or CAD, the Zenbook's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation which is critical in professional design environments. However, for gaming or 3D rendering, both the Zenbook and the LG Gram 17 may fall short due to their lower refresh rates, despite having adequate resolution and panel types for moderate level visuals.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
17.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent 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 Flip S13 and LG Gram 17 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$2,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the LG Gram 17 costs $2,100.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
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 Flip S13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 17 offers a larger screen and more memory, which could enhance gaming and 3D performance, it also has a newer CPU when compared to the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13. However, both laptops have the same type of integrated GPU and identical screen refresh rates, which limits the gaming potential of the Zenbook Flip S13 due to its smaller screen size and less memory.
Battery
10.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $2,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
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Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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