ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 vs LG Gram Pro 16 (2024)
The Verdict
ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 delivers superior performance with its Core i9-14900HX, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB storage,ideal for demanding creative professionals handling 4K video and complex 3D work. Its 3.2K OLED Pro display with 550 nits brightness and touch capability provides exceptional color accuracy for design workflows. However, LG Gram Pro 16 excels in portability at just 1.2kg versus 1.85kg, offering nearly 2x the battery life (14 hours) despite lower specs. The Gram's Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage handle productivity adequately but lag in heavy rendering tasks. At $2499 versus $1799, ASUS justifies premium pricing through professional-grade specs and display calibration. Choose ASUS for content creation requiring maximum performance; select LG for road warriors prioritizing battery endurance and ultraportability.
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 Pro 16 (2024) if…
- →Only 1.20 kg with a gorgeous OLED panel — exceptional combination
- →120Hz OLED display with accurate color for creatives
- →14-hour battery life is excellent for an OLED ultrabook
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 Pro 16 (2024)
Pros
- Only 1.20 kg with a gorgeous OLED panel — exceptional combination
- 120Hz OLED display with accurate color for creatives
- 14-hour battery life is excellent for an OLED ultrabook
- Good port variety including three USB-A and SD card
- MIL-STD-810H durability certification
Cons
- OLED brightness capped at 350 nits — not ideal in sunlight
- No discrete GPU for GPU-intensive tasks
- Higher price than the standard Gram line
- RAM soldered to board — no upgrade path
- OLED glossy surface catches fingerprints
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 | LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1.20 kg |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 355.4 x 252.1 x 18.9 mm | 355.8 x 243.4 x 12.5 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 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.0 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | 3.2K OLED Pro touch | OLED anti-glare |
| Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| 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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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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