LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) vs. 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) and 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) Pros

Reasons that LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) is better than 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16.

Supports faster memory

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) supports a faster memory speed than the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 4800MHz of system memory on the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16.

Memory type and speed
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
About 41% lighter

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) weighed 3.26 pounds, 41% lighter than the 5.51 pounds 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16.

WeightLG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Pound
3.26 lbs.
5.51 lbs.
Kilogram
1.48 kg
2.50 kg

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 is better than LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022).

Newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2022

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-13980HX inside 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 has a 141% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1260P inside LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022).

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 - Intel Core i9-13980HX
22,149
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) - Intel Core i7-1260P
9,170
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) - Intel Core i5-1240P
7,240
Supports larger memory

The 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 supports a larger memory capacity than the LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022). It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022).

Max system memory size
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
64 GB
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
32 GB
Upgradable memory

The 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 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 2-in-1 (2022) since it has onboard memory.

MemoryLG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Slots
Onboard
x2
TypeLPDDR5DDR5
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP vs. integrated

Has three more ports and slots

The 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 has more ports and slots count than the LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022). It has eight versus five amount of ports and slots on the LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022).

PortsLG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
HDMINoYes
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesNo
power portNoYes
RJ-45NoYes
Thunderbolt 4Yes x2Yes
USB-AYesYes x2
USB-CNoYes
Total58
More versatile connectivity

The 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022). It has seven versus four commonly used ports and slots on the LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022).

PortsLG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
headphone jackYesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
USB-AYesYes
HDMINoYes
microSD card slotYesNo
power portNoYes
RJ-45NoYes
USB-CNoYes

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

LG Gram 16 2022 Z90Q Price
LG gram (2022) 16Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 16" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel i7 1260P CPU, NVIDIA RTX2050 GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, FHD Webcam, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Gray
LG gram (2022) 16Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 16" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel i7 1260P CPU, NVIDIA RTX2050 GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, FHD Webcam, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Gray
By LG
$844.00
LG gram (2022) Laptop 16Z90Q 16" Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11, Black
LG gram (2022) Laptop 16Z90Q 16" Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11, Black
By LG
$812.99
LG Gram (2022) 17Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 17" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen i5 1240P Processor, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB NVMe SSD, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Gray (Renewed)
LG Gram (2022) 17Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 17" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen i5 1240P Processor, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB NVMe SSD, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Gray (Renewed)
By LG
$669.97
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 Price
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4080, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro,G634JZ-XS96,Black
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4080, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro,G634JZ-XS96,Black
By ASUS
$3,759.99
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 18” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 240Hz/3ms, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G834JY-XS97,Black
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 18” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 240Hz/3ms, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G834JY-XS97,Black
By ASUS
$3,246.22
$3,899.99 17% OFF
Asus 2023 ROG Strix Scar 15 15.6inches IPS Type FHD Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, GeForce RTX 3080, WiFi 6, Win 11 Pro, Gray, 32GB SnowBell USB Card
Asus 2023 ROG Strix Scar 15 15.6inches IPS Type FHD Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, GeForce RTX 3080, WiFi 6, Win 11 Pro, Gray, 32GB SnowBell USB Card
By ASUS
$1,899.00

Availability

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Released20222023
Release Date
  • Announced on April 26, 2022.
  • Available starting from June 2022.
Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)
Pricing
  • $1,499.99
    i7-1260P 16GB 512GB
  • $1,799.99
    i7-1260P 16GB 1TB
  • $2,099.99
    i7-1260P 16GB 2TB
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Applicable Models
  • LG gram 16 2-in-1
  • LG gram 16 2-in-1 (16T90Q)
  • LG gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
  • 2022 LG Gram 16 2-in-1
  • 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
  • ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2023)
  • ROG Strix SCAR 16 with Intel Core i9-13980HX
  • 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634
  • 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634JZ (RTX 4080)
  • 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634JY (RTX 4090)
Generations

Exterior

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Size Comparison
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Dimensions14.04 x 9.78 x 0.67 in (356.6 x 248.3 x 16.95 mm)13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 - 1.20” (354 x 264 x 22.6 ~ 30.4 mm)
Weight3.26 lbs. (1.48 kg)5.51 lbs (2.50 kg)
Colors
Silver Black
Eclipse Gray
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Full-size backlit keyboard
    • Built-in numeric keypad
    • 1.65mm key travel
    • Enhanced Key Pitch Stroke
    • Expanded Keycaps
  • Touchpad
    • Widened 16:10 ratio touchpad
    • Size: 131.5 x 82.6 mm
  • Full-size backlit keyboard
    ROG Overstroke Calibrated Keystrokes N-Key Rollover Aura Sync Bigger arrow keys Gaps between function keys
  • 2.0mm key travel
  • 0.15mm keycap dish
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate
  • RGB Lighting Options: Per-Key RGB lighting
  • Touchpad with integrated Numpad
    large glass surface matte finish

Display

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Size16 Inches16 Inches
Info16-inch WQXGA
IPS 2560 x 1600 16:10 60Hz 350 nits brightness 1200:1 contrast ratio 99% DCI-P3 color gamut supports touchscreen supports pen input Gorilla Glass 7
  • 16” FHD+ 165Hz
    16:10 1920 x 1200 165Hz 100% sRGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 16” QHD+ ROG Nebular 240Hz Display
    16:10 2560 x 1600 IPS level 500 nits 240Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Pantone Validated 100% DCI-P3 G-Sync / Adaptive Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision HDR Anti-glare
  • 16” QHD+ ROG Nebular HDR 240Hz Display
    16:10 2560 x 1600 Mini LED 1100 nits 240Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Pantone Validated 100% DCI-P3 G-Sync / Adaptive Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision HDR Anti-glare

Ports

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) Ports
Image Source: LG
Left (3)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (2)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (6)
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x RJ-45
    2.5 Gbps
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (2)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

Internal Specs

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Processor
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.10 → 4.70 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX
    24 cores, 32 threads, 2.20 → 5.60 GHz, 36MB SmartCache, 55W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
Dual-channel 5200 MHz LPDDR5 Memory
On-board memory
16GB 32GB 64GB
Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM.
2 x SODIMM slots
Discrete Graphics-
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4080 - 12GB GDDR6
    2280 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2330 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4090 - 16GB GDDR6
    2040 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2090 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost).
Storage
256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB
NVMe™ Gen 4 SSD.
2 x M.2 2280 slots.
1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.
Cooling InfoMega cooling 4.0-

Connectivity

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Wi-FiIntel® Wireless-AX211 Wi-Fi 6E
Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6E (802.11ax)
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet-2.5 Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

Battery

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Size80 Wh (4-Cell Lithium-ion Battery)
90Wh
4-cell lithium-ion battery.
Battery Life
  • Up to 13.5 hours of typical device usage
    Tested with MobileMark 18.
  • Up to 22.5 hours of video playback
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Power Supply
65W
USB-C PD Charger
  • 330W
      ø6.0 mm power adapter.
  • 100W
      USB-C power adapter.
  • Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.

Software

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps
  • Virtoo by LG
  • DTS X:Ultra
  • Alexa for PC
  • LG Glance by Mirametrix®
  • McAfee Live Safe (30 Days Trial)
  • Microsoft Office 2016 (30 Days Trial)
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Camera
  • FHD Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera, 1920 x 1080 FHD).
  • Built-in IR Camera 
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
720p HD Webcam
Top mounted
Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 x 1.5W speakers
  • HD Audio with DTS X Ultra
  • Speakers
    • 4 x speakers with Smart Amp Technology.
    • Dolby Atmos.
    • Hi-Res audio certification.
  • Microphones
    • Built-in array microphone.
    • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation.

Misc

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Security
  • Windows Hello with Face Sign in
  • HDD Security
  • Secure mode (Webcam & MIC off Hot key)
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
In the box-
  • ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2023)
  • Barrel-Type Power Adapter
  • TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter (optional)
  • ROG Gladius III Mouse P514 (optional)
  • ROG backpack (optional)
  • ROG Fusion II 300 (optional)
Warranty1 year parts and labor-

Key Features

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
At Glance
Released in Early
2022
16:10 WQXGA
16”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
3.26 lb
1.48 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C/16T, 2.10 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,680
Single Core
Geekbench 5
9,170
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) Ports
Included
LG Stylus Pen
Supports Wacom AES 2.0 & WGP
Passed
MIL-STD-810G
Durability Test
Supports
LG Glance
By Mirametrix
Released in Early
2023
Nebular HDR
16”
1600p 240Hz
Weight
5.51 lb
2.50 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C/32T, 2.20 → 5.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
2,160
Single Core
Geekbench 5
22,149
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4090
16GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP
Aura Sync
Rear Glow
Aura Sync
Light Bar
Aura Sync
ROG Logo
Backlit Chiclet
Per-Key RGB
Full-size keyboard
Large Precision
Touchpad with Numpad

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