ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) vs LG Gram 17 (2024)
The Verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 and LG Gram 17 target different user priorities at the same $1599 price point. ASUS excels with its compact 14-inch Mini-LED display delivering 1100 nits brightness and 165Hz refresh rate, paired with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and RTX 4060 GPU for gaming and creative work. LG prioritizes productivity and portability with a lighter 1.35 kg magnesium chassis, larger 17-inch screen, and exceptional 17-hour battery life from its 90 Wh cell. Display-wise, ASUS offers superior color vibrancy and gaming responsiveness, while LG provides more screen real estate for multitasking. Storage differs significantly: ASUS includes 1 TB SSD versus LG's 512 GB. For mobile professionals prioritizing battery endurance and screen size, LG Gram 17 wins. For creators and gamers seeking performance and display quality in a portable package, ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is the stronger choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) if…
- →Mini-LED display with 1100-nit HDR brightness is stunning for gaming
- →165Hz refresh rate with QHD+ resolution for sharp, smooth gameplay
- →RTX 4060 handles most modern games at high settings
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 ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023)
Pros
- Mini-LED display with 1100-nit HDR brightness is stunning for gaming
- 165Hz refresh rate with QHD+ resolution for sharp, smooth gameplay
- RTX 4060 handles most modern games at high settings
- Compact 14-inch form factor is portable for a gaming laptop
- Large 76 Wh battery provides good endurance for light use
Cons
- Fan noise is significant under heavy gaming loads
- No webcam or very basic webcam depending on configuration
- 1.72 kg is heavy for a 14-inch ultraportable
- No Thunderbolt — USB-C ports are USB 3.2 only
- RTX 4060 is limited to 8 GB VRAM for future-proofing
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 ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) | LG Gram 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Gpu | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB) | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.72 kg | 1.35 kg |
| Material | Aluminum alloy | Magnesium alloy (Nano skin finish) |
| Dimensions | 312 x 227 x 19.5 mm | 381.3 x 261.5 x 13.0 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 17 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 76 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 17.0 inches |
| Type | Mini-LED IPS (Nebula HDR) | WQXGA IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1100 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 8-core / 16-thread | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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