LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptionally lightweight design

impressive battery life

crisp full HD display

solid state drive storage

robust build quality

average graphics performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast SSD storage

vivid display colors

decent processor speed

average battery life

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.68 cm 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.099 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour White Cool silver
DISPLAY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 96% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 21.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 48 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Scrolling, gesture function, precision touchpad 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Slots 2 x SSD (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.1
Headphone output
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Dust-resistant, shock-resistant, pressure-resistant, vibration-resistant ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number V.AA78A1 BN290W
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