ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 vs LG Gram 17 (2024)
The Verdict
Both laptops serve different professional needs effectively. ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 excels for creative professionals requiring color-accurate work, featuring a stunning 3.2K OLED Pro display (3200x2000, 120Hz, 550 nits) paired with an Intel Core i9-14900HX (24 cores), 32GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB storage,ideal for video editing, 3D rendering, and photography. LG Gram 17 prioritizes mobility and endurance, delivering exceptional 17-hour battery life in a remarkably thin 13mm chassis weighing just 1.35kg. Its larger 17-inch WQXGA display suits document work and multitasking, though the 60Hz IPS panel lacks the OLED's vibrancy and precision color reproduction. Storage discrepancy is notable: ASUS provides 1TB versus LG's 512GB. Choose the ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 if color-critical creative work justifies the $900 premium and heavier weight; select the LG Gram 17 for all-day portability and battery longevity on a tighter budget.
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 17 (2024) if…
- →Remarkably light for a 17-inch laptop at just 1.35 kg
- →Up to 17-hour battery life is class-leading at this size
- →MIL-STD-810H certified for everyday durability
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 17 (2024)
Pros
- Remarkably light for a 17-inch laptop at just 1.35 kg
- Up to 17-hour battery life is class-leading at this size
- MIL-STD-810H certified for everyday durability
- Generous port selection including USB-A and full-size SD card
- Large 2560x1600 display ideal for productivity
Cons
- 350-nit display brightness is modest in bright environments
- IPS display lacks the vibrancy of OLED alternatives
- No discrete GPU option
- 60Hz refresh rate feels dated compared to 90–120Hz peers
- Thin chassis can flex under pressure
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 | LG Gram 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1.35 kg |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Magnesium alloy (Nano skin finish) |
| Dimensions | 355.4 x 252.1 x 18.9 mm | 381.3 x 261.5 x 13.0 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 8 hours mixed use | Up to 17 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.0 inches | 17.0 inches |
| Type | 3.2K OLED Pro touch | WQXGA IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 550 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 24-core (8P+16E) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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