LG Gram Book 15.6" vs Asus Vivobook S16 S3607 Comparison

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LG Gram Book 15.6" vs Asus Vivobook S16 S3607 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Gram Book 15.6" and Vivobook S16 S3607, two laptops from LG and Asus. LG Gram Book 15.6" was introduced to market in July 2025 and Asus Vivobook S16 S3607 was launched in January 2025. There is only 6 months difference between Gram Book 15.6" and Vivobook S16 S3607 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Gram Book 15.6" and Vivobook S16 S3607 are members of Asus's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

LG Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
LG Gram Book 15.6"	July 2025	15.6"	359.8 x 237.8 x 19.4 mm	1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)
LG Gram 16 2025	July 2025	16.0"	355.1 x 242.3 x 16.8 mm	1.23 kg (2.71 lbs)
LG Gram 17 2025	July 2025	17.0"	378.8 x 258.8 x 17.8 mm	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of LG Gram Book 15.6" and Asus Vivobook S16 S3607 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

LG Gram Book 15.6" Key Specs

Launched in July 2025
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1334U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB,16GB,32GB Ram
359.8 x 237.8 x 19.4 mm (14.17 x 9.36 x 0.76 inches)
Weight: 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)

Asus Vivobook S16 S3607 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 225H,Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)
GPU: Intel Arc 130T
8GB,16GB Ram
357 x 250.7 x 15.9-17.9 mm (14.06 x 9.87 x 0.63-0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.67 kg (3.68 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Gram Book 15.6" and Vivobook S16 S3607 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose LG Gram Book 15.6" over Asus Vivobook S16 S3607

Weight	1.65 kg vs 1.67 kg	0.02 kg lighter
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Reasons to choose Asus Vivobook S16 S3607 over LG Gram Book 15.6"

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.9% vs ~78.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.2 mm vs 7.2 mm	1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Contrast Rate	1000000:1 vs 700:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	142 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	1 ms vs 25 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	3.9 TFLOPS vs 1.6 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR4	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Asus Vivobook S16 S3607 and LG Gram Book 15.6"

Launch Dates	July 2025 vs January 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers

Common Weaknesses of Asus Vivobook S16 S3607 and LG Gram Book 15.6"

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

LG Gram Book 15.6" vs Asus Vivobook S16 S3607: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the LG Gram Book 15.6" and the Asus Vivobook S16 S3607.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)	1.67 kg (3.68 lbs)
Surface Area	856 cm2 (132.6 inches2)	895 cm2 (138.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.4%	~82.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.2 mm	~6.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver, Gray

Comparison of the LG Gram Book 15.6" and the Asus Vivobook S16 S3607 External Dimensions

Weight

Gram Book 15.6" weighs 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs), whereas the Vivobook S16 S3607 weighs 1.67 kg (3.68 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

LG Gram Book 15.6"

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Asus Vivobook S16 S3607

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

LG Gram Book 15.6"

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Asus Vivobook S16 S3607

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the LG Gram Book 15.6" is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus Vivobook S16 S3607 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

LG Gram Book 15.6" vs Asus Vivobook S16 S3607: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1334U	Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	1.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz
Number of Cores	10 (2P + 8E)	14 (4P + 8E)
Number of Threads	12	14
L3 Cache	12 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Arc Graphics 130T
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	3 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the LG Gram Book 15.6" and Asus Vivobook S16 S3607.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i5 1334U ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Intel Arc 130T
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	2200 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	35 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	3.9 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	6.4 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	896
TMUs	40	56
ROPs	20	28

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. LG Gram Book 15.6" has a FLOPS value of 1.6 TFLOPS whereas the Asus Vivobook S16 S3607 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.9 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus Vivobook S16 S3607 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Gram Book 15.6" and the Vivobook S16 S3607, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	LG Gram Book 15.6"	Asus Vivobook S16 (S3607)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	⚠ Can run slowly on CPU with enough RAM and good iGPU.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	51 Wh	70 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W

On the other hand, the Vivobook S16 S3607 features a higher battery capacity of 70 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Gram Book 15.6"'s 51 Wh.

Battery Comparison

LG Gram Book 15.6"

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Asus Vivobook S16 S3607

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Gram Book 15.6" and the Vivobook S16 S3607 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

LG Gram Book 15.6" vs Asus Vivobook S16 S3607: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the LG Gram Book 15.6" and Asus Vivobook S16 S3607 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Gram Book 15.6" has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Vivobook S16 S3607 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Gram Book 15.6" is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Vivobook S16 S3607's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Vivobook S16 S3607 features a higher pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

LG Gram Book 15.6"

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Asus Vivobook S16 S3607

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Gram Book 15.6" and Vivobook S16 S3607 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the Vivobook S16 S3607 boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Vivobook S16 S3607 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

LG Gram Book 15.6"

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Asus Vivobook S16 S3607

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

LG Gram Book 15.6" vs Asus Vivobook S16 S3607 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Vivobook S16 S3607 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Gram Book 15.6" (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Gram Book 15.6" and Vivobook S16 S3607 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Gram Book 15.6" and Vivobook S16 S3607 feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Gram Book 15.6" is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Vivobook S16 S3607 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Gram Book 15.6" and Vivobook S16 S3607 feature an HDMI port. Gram Book 15.6" offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Vivobook S16 S3607 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Gram Book 15.6" is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Vivobook S16 S3607 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Gram Book 15.6" and Vivobook S16 S3607 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No