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ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE vs LG gram+view 16 (16MR70)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE is cheaper at $199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE or LG gram+view 16 (16MR70)?

The ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE is the cheaper at $199.99. The ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE LG gram+view 16 (16MR70)
US price $199.99 $299.99
BrandASUSLG
Released20212023
Size (in) 15.6 16
Resolution 1920x1080 2560x1600
Panel type IPS IPS
Refresh (Hz) 60 60
Ports 1x USB-C (full-function, hybrid signal), no HDMI 2x USB-C (DP Alt Mode)
Touchscreen No No
Weight (lb) 1.57 2.18
Release 2021 2023

Sources — ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE: newegg.com (verified 2026-06-15). LG gram+view 16 (16MR70): newegg.com (verified 2026-06-15).

What's the difference between the ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE and LG gram+view 16 (16MR70)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Size (in): ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE 15.6 vs LG gram+view 16 (16MR70) 16
  • Resolution: ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE 1920x1080 vs LG gram+view 16 (16MR70) 2560x1600
  • Ports: ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE 1x USB-C (full-function, hybrid signal), no HDMI vs LG gram+view 16 (16MR70) 2x USB-C (DP Alt Mode)
  • Weight (lb): ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE 1.57 vs LG gram+view 16 (16MR70) 2.18

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE

No sourced tester review yet.

LG gram+view 16 (16MR70)

Only one whitelisted outlet, TechRadar, covers the exact 16MR70, and only as a curated buying-guide blurb that defers its full lab review to non-whitelisted sister site ITPro. It praises the clear 16:10 IPS picture, the light 1.45lb build and easy two-USB-C setup, but flags the high price and weak fit for photo/design color work, noting brightness is only about average (~350 nits). RTINGS, Notebookcheck and Tom's Hardware published no hands-on review. (1 sourced review.)

Praised: Clear, good-quality 16:10 IPS picture; Lightweight and slim at 1.45lb, travel-friendly; Simple to set up and use via two USB-C ports.

Flagged: Priced high for a portable monitor; Not ideal for photo editing / design work; Brightness only about average (~350 nits).

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