AYANEO 2S vs LG Gram Pro 16 (2024)
The Verdict
These products serve entirely different purposes, making direct comparison challenging. The AYANEO 2S is a handheld gaming device with a 7-inch IPS LCD display (1920 x 1200, 60Hz) powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor with 16-32GB RAM and up to 2TB storage. Its 50.25 Wh battery delivers 2-7 hours depending on gaming intensity, and the 680g aluminum chassis fits comfortably in your hands. The LG Gram Pro 16 is a traditional ultraportable laptop featuring a 16-inch OLED anti-glare display (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, and delivers up to 14 hours of mixed-use battery life from its 80 Wh cell. At 1.20kg, it's considerably heavier but offers proper productivity ports including Thunderbolt 2, three USB-A connections, HDMI, and SD card support. Choose the AYANEO 2S if you want portable gaming in your pocket at $899. Select the LG Gram Pro 16 if you need a full-featured productivity laptop with exceptional display quality and all-day battery for $1799. These aren't competitors; they're tools for different needs.
Who Should Buy
Buy the AYANEO 2S if…
- →Ryzen 7 7840U with RDNA 3 GPU delivers powerful handheld gaming performance
- →Premium aluminum build quality feels significantly better than plastic
- →Up to 32 GB RAM and 2 TB storage for maximum flexibility
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
AYANEO 2S
Pros
- Ryzen 7 7840U with RDNA 3 GPU delivers powerful handheld gaming performance
- Premium aluminum build quality feels significantly better than plastic
- Up to 32 GB RAM and 2 TB storage for maximum flexibility
- Two USB-C ports allow charging while using external accessories
- Hall-effect joysticks for drift-free controls over time
Cons
- $899 starting price is very expensive for a handheld
- 680 g is heavy for extended handheld sessions
- 60Hz display is behind ROG Ally's 120Hz
- Windows 11 is not optimized for handheld gaming
- Limited brand recognition and after-sales support compared to ASUS or Valve
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 | AYANEO 2S | LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 680 g | 1.20 kg |
| Material | Aluminum alloy chassis | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 264.5 x 105.5 x 36.1 mm | 355.8 x 243.4 x 12.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 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, 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 2-7 hours (game dependent) | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 50.25 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | OLED anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 350 |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U (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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