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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you value performance for tasks like intensive engineering or gaming, you may prefer the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 with its more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia graphics card, acknowledging it carries a higher price. On the other hand, if you're looking for something lighter and more portable with a longer battery life for general use, the LG Gram 16 stands out, and it typically comes with a lower price tag. The LG Gram is also known for its silent operation, which can be a significant advantage in quiet environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 16.
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, and engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 has a better screen for content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's display offers high resolution and brightness, making it excellent for daily activities like browsing and watching videos, while its wider color gamuts ensure accurate color representation for professionals in engineering and design. The LG Gram 16, while having a good resolution and suitable brightness and clarity for everyday tasks and some professional applications, falls short in color range compared to the Zenbook, making it less ideal for high precision color work. However, both laptops have displays with lower refresh rates, which are not optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion through higher refresh rates is crucial.
Battery
12.5 Hours
15.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and LG Gram 16 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,109
$1,450
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers power for general use with its AMD Ryzen CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, alongside a quality OLED screen, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 16, which trades off some performance capabilities for exceptional portability thanks to its lightweight design, longer battery life, and efficient Intel CPU with integrated graphics. Both laptops have equal RAM for effective multitasking, but the Zenbook's screen and performance are offset by its weight and battery life, while the LG Gram prioritizes a more portable and long-lasting user experience with a high-resolution IPS display.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.4
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and LG Gram 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is fair for gaming and 3D applications as it includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, offering better performance than typical integrated graphics, but has a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz which may limit fluidity in fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and LG Gram 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 appeals to engineering and design users with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a robust AMD Ryzen processor, ideal for graphics-intensive tasks, while the LG Gram 16 offers a high-resolution IPS display and lightweight design with fanless operation for quiet, portable work sessions.
Content Creation
7.7
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Software Development
7.5
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and the LG Gram 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
LG Gram 16
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"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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