ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 vs LG gram 14 (2024)
The Verdict
ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 targets creative professionals with a stunning 3.2K OLED touch display (550 nits, 120Hz) and powerhouse specs: Intel Core i9-14900HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB storage. LG gram 14 prioritizes portability at just 0.99kg with exceptional 22-hour battery life, though its Core Ultra 7 155H and 16GB RAM pale against ASUS for demanding workloads. Display quality heavily favors ASUS's OLED tech over gram's 350-nit IPS panel. ASUS includes superior I/O with three USB-A ports versus one, plus dual Thunderbolt. LG excels in ultraportability and battery endurance, ideal for frequent travelers. Budget differs significantly at $2499 versus $1299. Choose ASUS for creative content creation and performance, LG for maximum mobility and all-day unplugged work.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 if…
- →Factory-calibrated 3.2K OLED display with Pantone validation
- →RTX 4070 handles GPU-intensive creative workloads
- →ASUS Dial rotary knob for creative app control
Buy the LG gram 14 (2024) if…
- →Incredibly lightweight at just 0.99 kg — one of the lightest 14-inch laptops
- →Outstanding 72 Wh battery provides all-day endurance
- →MIL-STD 810H durability testing for ruggedness
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16
Pros
- Factory-calibrated 3.2K OLED display with Pantone validation
- RTX 4070 handles GPU-intensive creative workloads
- ASUS Dial rotary knob for creative app control
- Full port selection including SD card and Thunderbolt
- Windows 11 Pro with professional software bundles
Cons
- High price targets a narrow professional audience
- Heavy at 1.85 kg despite sleek appearance
- Battery life drops under sustained GPU use
- Thunderbolt ports share bandwidth with USB-A
- Runs warm under sustained i9 load
LG gram 14 (2024)
Pros
- Incredibly lightweight at just 0.99 kg — one of the lightest 14-inch laptops
- Outstanding 72 Wh battery provides all-day endurance
- MIL-STD 810H durability testing for ruggedness
- Intel Core Ultra with NPU for on-device AI tasks
- Good port selection for such a thin and light machine
Cons
- 60Hz display refresh rate feels sluggish
- 350-nit brightness is dim for outdoor use
- Build can feel slightly flexible due to lightweight materials
- Integrated Intel Arc graphics limit gaming capability
- Starting at $1299 is expensive for the specs
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 | LG gram 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 0.99 kg |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 355.4 x 252.1 x 18.9 mm | 312 x 213.9 x 16.4 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | — |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 8 hours mixed use | Up to 22 hours |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 72 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.0 inches | 14 inches |
| Type | 3.2K OLED Pro touch | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 550 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB NVMe | 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 24-core (8P+16E) | 16-core (6P + 8E + 2 LP-E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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