The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is pricier, but it offers superior performance for 3D, machine learning tasks, and engineering software due to its advanced processor and graphics card. Its screen delivers higher resolution, touch capability, better color accuracy, and faster refresh rates, suitable for intensive gaming and creative work. The LG Ultra 16 is much more affordable, lighter, and has longer battery life, making it more portable. Its components are not as powerful, which makes it more suited for general use. The LG Ultra also has a quality build and silent operation but lacks a high-performance GPU and gaming aesthetics. If high-performance tasks and gaming are a priority, go for ASUS. If you prioritize portability and battery life for day-to-day tasks without heavy computing demands, LG is a better option. 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 16
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.2/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16's Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and 165Hz refresh rate screen excel in handling gaming and 3D tasks, while the LG Ultra 16, with its AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 integrated graphics and 60Hz screen, provides adequate performance for less intense gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design tasks with its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, coupled with a higher quality screen that boasts better resolution, brightness, and color coverage, ensuring detailed and vivid visuals for intricate work; it's also a 2-in-1 convertible, offering added flexibility in usage.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and bright visuals, which enhances the experience for general use and detailed tasks in engineering and design due to its wide color gamuts. However, its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops may reduce the smoothness in fast-paced 3D environments where frames per second count the most. The LG Ultra 16, while having adequate sharpness and brightness for everyday tasks and some professional design work, may not deliver as rich color representation or the fluid motion desired by enthusiasts in gaming or 3D applications.
Battery
5.5 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a high-performance CPU and RAM conducive to general computing tasks with excellent screen quality and portability despite a lower battery life, while the LG Ultra 16, while slightly less potent in performance, compensates with a balance of good screen quality, added portability, and longer battery life, making it a solid choice for everyday use. Both laptops feature adequate storage and provide comfortable keyboards, but the ASUS may present more operational noise and heat due to its gaming-grade components, whereas the LG emphasizes a quieter and cooler experience suitable for general tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for content creation, while the LG Ultra 16 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and LG Ultra 16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the LG Ultra 16 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."
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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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