The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is a more expensive option with superior performance, especially for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, as well as for intensive gaming, thanks to its high-end processor and dedicated graphics card. However, it's less portable due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13 is significantly more affordable and offers great portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it suitable for general use. It also has a high portability score, but its performance for demanding tasks is limited by its integrated graphics and less powerful processor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out with its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, high-quality IPS screen, and versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible, useful for both standard laptop use and as a tablet, ideal for general productivity and entertainment purposes.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.1/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 outshines the LG Ultra 13 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which provide fluid graphics and quick screen responses for such demanding applications. Whereas, the LG Ultra 13, with its integrated AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Vega 7 graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers fair performance that's more suited to general use rather than intensive gaming or 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a high resolution and brightness, alongside strong color accuracy, which is why it excels for general use and engineering tasks, benefiting from its coverage of professional color gamuts. However, its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion and fast refreshes are crucial. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13, while ensuring good resolution and brightness for daily tasks and decent color reproduction for engineering and design, also falls short for gaming and 3D due to its more modest refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the LG Ultra 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$529
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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