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ASUS Zenbook S14 vs LG Gram Pro 17

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

ASUS Zenbook S14 and LG Gram Pro 17 score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

ASUS Zenbook S14
Ranked #5 in Best Thin and Light Laptops
ASUS Zenbook S14
$1,299

The Zenbook S14 is the Windows OLED pick. 3K OLED in a 2.65-lb chassis with Ceraluminum finish — a different aesthetic from ThinkPad business and Apple minimalism. Best for design-conscious Windows users who want OLED at this size.

Strengths
  • — Ceraluminum chassis — ceramic-aluminum composite that resists scratches
  • — 14" 3K OLED display
  • — Intel Core Ultra 7 with NPU + Copilot+ PC features
Watch-outs
  • — Ceraluminum finish shows fingerprints easily
  • — Keyboard travel is shallow even by ultrabook standards
  • — ASUS warranty service slower than Lenovo or Dell in the US
$1,299 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →
LG Gram Pro 17
Ranked #4 in Best Thin and Light Laptops
LG Gram Pro 17
$1,599

The LG Gram Pro 17 is the large-screen-but-light pick. 17" at under 4 lb is unique — no competitor matches the size-to-weight ratio. Best for users who want a desktop replacement they can actually carry.

Strengths
  • — 17" display in a 3.84 lb chassis — lighter than many 14" laptops
  • — LG's proprietary Aerominum™ chassis material
  • — WQXGA+ 2560×1600 IPS panel — excellent for productivity
Watch-outs
  • — 17" footprint doesn't fit in standard backpack laptop sleeves
  • — Battery (10 hours) trails MacBook Air M4
  • — LG's brand support trails Lenovo/Dell/Apple in the US
$1,599 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →

How they stack up

ASUS Zenbook S14

Best Windows OLED in lineup. Lighter than XPS 14. Heavier than ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Distinctive Ceraluminum finish.

LG Gram Pro 17

Largest display. Lightest 17" laptop. Better port selection than MacBook Air or XPS 14. LG brand support trails Apple/Lenovo.

Specs side-by-side

SpecASUS Zenbook S14LG Gram Pro 17
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7Intel Core Ultra 7
Display14" 3K OLED17" WQXGA+ IPS
Weight2.65 lb3.84 lb
Thickness1.1 cm—
NPUYes (Copilot+)—
Chassis—Aerominum
Ports—HDMI + 2× TB4 + USB-A
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