LG Gram 16 (2021) vs. 2021 ROG Strix G17: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between LG Gram 16 (2021) and 2021 ROG Strix G17 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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LG Gram 16 (2021) Pros
Reasons that LG Gram 16 (2021) is better than 2021 ROG Strix G17.
LG Gram 16 (2021) supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Strix G17. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix G17.
LG Gram 16 (2021) weighed 2.62 pounds, 51% lighter than the 5.29 pounds 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Weight | LG Gram 16 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Pound | 2.62 lbs. | 5.29 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.19 kg | 2.40 kg |
2021 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G17 is better than LG Gram 16 (2021).
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 70% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside LG Gram 16 (2021).
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 supports a larger memory capacity than the LG Gram 16 (2021). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the LG Gram 16 (2021).
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the LG Gram 16 (2021) since it has onboard memory.
Memory | LG Gram 16 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP vs. integrated
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 8% larger than the 16-inch LG Gram 16 (2021).
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | LG Gram 16 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced and available on February 11, 2021. | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
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Exterior | LG Gram 16 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Dimensions | 14.01 x 9.58 x 0.66” (355.9 x 243.4 x 16.8 mm) | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.84 - 0.97” (395 x 282 x 21.4 - 24.6 mm) |
Weight | 2.62 lbs (1,190 g) | 5.29 lbs (2.40 kg) |
Colors | White Silver Black | Original Black Eclipse Gray |
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Display | LG Gram 16 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 16 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
Info | 16-inch WQXGA+ IPS 2560 x 1600 16:10 60Hz 99% DCI-P3 (Min 95%) Non-touch |
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Ports | LG Gram 16 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Back (5)
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Internal Specs | LG Gram 16 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Memory | 8GB 16GB Dual-channel 4266 MHz LPDDR4X MemoryOn-board memory | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots |
Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB NVMe™ SSD.2 x M.2 NVMe Slots. | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots. |
Connectivity | LG Gram 16 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | LG Gram 16 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 80 Wh (4-Cell Lithium-ion Battery) | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. |
Battery Life | Up to 22 hours Tested with MobileMark® 2014 | Up to 12 hours of video playback. |
Power Supply | - |
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Software | LG Gram 16 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
OS | Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
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Built-in Apps | LG Control Center LG Update Center LG Reader Mode DTS-X Ultra Virtoo LG Power Manager | Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles |
Camera & Audio | LG Gram 16 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Camera | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). | No Built-in camera. |
Audio | Stereo Speakers 2.0W x 2 Max 5W (Smart Amp) DTS:X Ultra |
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Misc | LG Gram 16 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Sensors | Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button | - |
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Warranty | 1 year parts and labor | - |
Key Features | LG Gram 16 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Comparison Summary
LG has released the Gram 16 , a 16-inch machine, in early-2021. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch ROG Strix G17 was introduced by ASUS around the same year in 2021. It comes with up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The LG Gram 16 (2021) has a 16-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 17.3-inch 2021 ROG Strix G17. In addition, The LG Gram 16 (2021) weighs 2.62 lbs. about 101% lighter than the 5.29 lbs. 2021 ROG Strix G17. Moreover, measured at 14.01” x 9.58” x 0.66”, the LG Gram 16 (2021) is much more portable than the 2021 ROG Strix G17 at 15.55” x 11.10” x 0.97”.
Moving over to upgradability, LG claims that the LG Gram 16 (2021) supports up to 16GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For 2021 ROG Strix G17, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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