The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a more expensive option that offers high performance for 3D, machine learning, and gaming thanks to its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU. It has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate but is heavier, which affects portability. Alternatively, the LG Ultra 16, while less expensive and lighter, making it more portable, features an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU with integrated Vega 8 graphics, making it less suitable for intensive tasks but with a significantly longer battery life for general use or less demanding engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.2/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers superior gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, providing smoother visuals for fast-paced games. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 has an integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 8 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60 Hz, which is less optimized for the high frame rates and detailed visuals demanded by modern gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a robust AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks that require high performance, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life which affects portability. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 provides a more portable solution with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics, along with a longer battery life and a higher screen aspect ratio for better vertical screen real estate, though its performance in engineering and design may not match that of the ROG Strix G15 due to its less powerful GPU.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 has a better screen for content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a balance of resolution and brightness beneficial for both general use and detailed engineering tasks, along with a wide color gamut that enhances design work. However, its lower refresh rate diminishes the experience for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16, while acceptable for general tasks and engineering with its adequate resolution and color representation, also falls short for gaming and 3D work due to a less impressive refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 both have good portability, though the LG Ultra 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 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
$1,249
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a robust AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, which together with its 16GB of RAM and high-refresh-rate screen, make it suitable for general use with some gaming capabilities, although it is heavier and has shorter battery life. The LG Ultra 16, on the other hand, boasts a lightweight design and a significantly longer battery life, along with a processor and integrated graphics that are well-suited for general productivity tasks, and its 16GB RAM complemented by a high-resolution display with a 16:10 aspect ratio delivers a comfortable viewing experience.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for content creation.
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
7.2/10
7.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 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 Strix G15 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"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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