LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 vs ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 Comparison

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LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 vs ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 and ZenBook 13 OLED UM325, two laptops from LG and ASUS. LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 was introduced to market in January 2023 and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 was launched in January 2021. As you can see, ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 is 2 years older than Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
15.6" OLED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1360P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
8GB Ram
356 x 227.45 x 10.99-12.55 mm (14.02 x 8.95 x 0.43-0.49 inches)
Weight: 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
13.3" OLED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 7
8GB Ram
304.2 x 203 x 13.9 mm (11.98 x 7.99 x 0.55 inches)
Weight: 1.14 kg (2.51 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 and ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 over ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325

Weight	0.99 kg vs 1.14 kg	0.15 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.9% vs ~78.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Response Time	1 ms vs 4 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU FLOPS	1.69 TFLOPS vs 1.108 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs LPDDR4X	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (2x)	Faster data transfers
NVMe Type SSD	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.1 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 over LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023

Side Bezel Thickness	4.9 mm vs 5.3 mm	0.4 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	166 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.0 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 and LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023

Screen Technology	OLED vs OLED	High Screen Quality
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v3	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 and LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 vs ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 and the ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325.

Physical Specs
Weight	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)	1.14 kg (2.51 lbs)
Surface Area	810 cm2 (125.5 inches2)	618 cm2 (95.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.9%	~78.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.3 mm	~4.9 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.06 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.132 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Silver, Pink

Comparison of the LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 and the ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 External Dimensions

Weight

Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 weighs 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs), whereas the ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 weighs 1.14 kg (2.51 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 SuperSlim 15.6 2023 0.99 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 1.14 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Thickness Comparison

LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 12.55 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 13.90 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 mm

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 SuperSlim 15.6 2023 is 0.06 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 is 0.09 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 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 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 15 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 vs ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 1360P	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U AMD Ryzen 5 5600U AMD Ryzen 7 5700U AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
Base Frequency	2.2 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4 GHz
Number of Cores	12	6
Number of Threads	16	12
L3 Cache	18 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1838	1111
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	10754	4960
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1899	1183
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	12375	7120

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 SuperSlim 15.6 2023 and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 1360P

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)	Radeon RX Vega 7
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1800 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	45 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.690 TFLOPS	1.613 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	768	448
TMUs	48	28
ROPs	24	8

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 SuperSlim 15.6 2023 has a FLOPS value of 1.69 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.108 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	6000 MHz	3733 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (2x)

Both laptops, the Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 and the ZenBook 13 OLED UM325, 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 SuperSlim 15.6" (2023)	ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
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	60 Wh	67 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W

On the other hand, the ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 features a higher battery capacity of 67 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023's 60 Wh.

Battery Comparison

LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 60 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 67 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the ZenBook 13 OLED UM325's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	No

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 SuperSlim 15.6 2023 vs ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 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 SuperSlim 15.6 2023 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the ZenBook 13 OLED UM325's total usable screen area is 487cm² / 76inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 features a higher pixel density with 166 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 166 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 and ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 and ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 400 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 400 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 vs ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 (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
ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 is equipped with 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 and ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 have USB Type-C ports. Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 has 2x USB 3.2 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
Both Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 and ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 feature Thunderbolt ports. Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 has Thunderbolt 4, while ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 has Thunderbolt 3.

HDMI
ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors. Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 does not have an HDMI port.

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
ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023 and ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 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)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	No	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 3
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No