ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) vs LG Gram Pro 16 (2024)
The Verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 excels as a compact gaming ultrabook with its 14-inch Mini-LED display delivering 1100 nits brightness, 165Hz refresh rate, and vibrant Nebula HDR visuals, paired with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and RTX 4060 for solid 1440p gaming performance. LG Gram Pro 16 prioritizes productivity and portability with exceptional 1.20kg weight, larger 16-inch OLED screen offering superior color accuracy, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H efficiency, and impressive 14-hour battery life. Display quality diverges significantly: ASUS offers gaming-oriented brightness and refresh rates while LG provides OLED's superior contrast and color depth. Storage differs notably, with ASUS offering 1TB versus LG's 512GB base configuration. Port selection favors LG with Thunderbolt connectivity and SD card reader. For creative professionals valuing battery life and screen real estate, LG Gram Pro 16 wins; gamers and performance enthusiasts should choose the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14.
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 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 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 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 Zephyrus G14 (2023) | LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Gpu | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB) | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.72 kg | 1.20 kg |
| Material | Aluminum alloy | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 312 x 227 x 19.5 mm | 355.8 x 243.4 x 12.5 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 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 76 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | Mini-LED IPS (Nebula HDR) | OLED anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 120Hz |
| 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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