ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050 Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,499	LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050 $2,847	ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Overview
Brand
ASUS	LG
Model
ROG Strix G18 (2024)	gram Pro 17-inch
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 6GB GDDR6 VRAM
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5050 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD (2560 x 1600), 240Hz	17.0-inch IPS LCD, 2560 x 1600 pixels, 144Hz, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, Variable Refresh Rate, Anti-Reflective Coating
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
Color
Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores)
Threads
32 Threads	20.0
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.9 GHz (P-cores), 2.4 GHz (E-cores)
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	5.0 GHz (P-cores)
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
55W	45W (configurable up to 55W)
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	17 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 pixels
Refresh Rate
240Hz	144Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms (GtG)
Panel Type
IPS	IPS LCD
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits (typical)
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Anti-Reflective Coating, Wide Viewing Angles
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR6	32GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported with dedicated hardware cores
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported (DLSS 3.0)
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Optimus Technology, G-SYNC Compatible
TGP
	Maximum 95W (Dynamic Boost enabled)
Benchmark Scores
	Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 12,500
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	8400 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Supported via M.2 slot, optional 2.5-inch SATA drive
RAID Support
No	Supported (RAID 0, 1 via BIOS)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	No
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	No
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	NVIDIA GeForce Experience with Game Ready Drivers, Optimus Technology
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Internal Dual Cooling System with vapor chamber and dual fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Limited to GPU; CPU overclocking not supported
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Balanced, Performance, Quiet modes via LG Control Center
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	3DMark Time Spy: ~12,500; Cinebench R23 Multi-Core: ~22,000
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	90Wh Lithium Polymer
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 25 hours video playback; approximately 8-10 hours typical usage
Charging Type
Fast Charging	USB-C Power Delivery, 100W fast charging
Power Adapter
330W	65W or 100W USB-C Power Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Headphone/Mic combo jack, MicroSD card reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Full-size backlit chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch gestures, Windows Hello compatible
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Four built-in speakers (stereo, Dolby Atmos support)
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	Dolby Atmos 3D Surround Sound, DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	720p HD webcam with privacy shutter
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Magnesium alloy chassis with aluminum lid
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	No
Dimensions
40.5 x 29.0 x 2.36 cm	Approx. 0.63 inches (16mm) thickness, 15.2 x 9.8 inches (385 x 250 mm)
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	No
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Internal vapor chamber cooling system
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	Windows 11 Home, LG Control Center, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, AI Copilot, gram AI
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	LG gram Pro 17-inch
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	65W or 100W USB-C charger
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included (standard 1-year limited warranty)
Additional Accessories
32GB USB Flash Drive	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	June 5, 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen:

Offers better CPU (Intel Core i9-14900HX vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 144Hz)

Advantages of LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050:

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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