ASUS ROG Ally vs LG Gram Pro 16 (2024)
The Verdict
These laptops serve fundamentally different purposes. The ASUS ROG Ally is a 7-inch handheld gaming device weighing 608g with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 16GB RAM, and 120Hz IPS LCD display at 1920x1080. Battery life ranges from 1.5 to 7 hours depending on gaming intensity, and the 40Wh capacity reflects its portable nature. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, one USB-C, and a microSD slot. The LG Gram Pro 16 is a traditional 16-inch ultrabook weighing 1.2kg with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, and superior 2880x1800 OLED display. Its 80Wh battery delivers up to 14 hours of mixed usage, vastly outpacing the Ally. Port selection heavily favors LG with three USB-A ports, two Thunderbolt connections, HDMI, and SD card reader versus the Ally's minimal connectivity. Display quality differs significantly: LG's OLED anti-glare panel at 350 nits handles office work excellently, while the Ally's 500-nit LCD is optimized for gaming visibility. At $699, the Ally targets portable gaming enthusiasts willing to accept limited battery life for on-the-go performance. The $1799 LG suits professionals needing all-day productivity, superior displays, and comprehensive ports. These products don't directly compete.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ROG Ally if…
- →Ryzen Z1 Extreme with RDNA 3 GPU outperforms Steam Deck in raw power
- →Full 1080p IPS display at 120Hz for sharper and smoother gaming
- →Windows 11 gives access to all PC game stores and launchers
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 ROG Ally
Pros
- Ryzen Z1 Extreme with RDNA 3 GPU outperforms Steam Deck in raw power
- Full 1080p IPS display at 120Hz for sharper and smoother gaming
- Windows 11 gives access to all PC game stores and launchers
- Lighter at 608 g compared to the Steam Deck
- MicroSD expansion for extra game storage
Cons
- 40 Wh battery provides very poor endurance — as low as 1.5 hours
- Windows 11 is not optimized for handheld — requires workarounds
- Only one USB-C port limits simultaneous charging and peripherals
- No OLED — IPS LCD has weaker contrast and no true blacks
- Fan noise is loud under heavy gaming loads
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 ROG Ally | LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 608 g | 1.20 kg |
| Material | Plastic chassis | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 280.0 x 111.4 x 32.4 mm | 355.8 x 243.4 x 12.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 3 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 1.5-7 hours (game dependent) | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 40 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | OLED anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 350 |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | — | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
| Touch Bar | — | |
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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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