The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a stronger choice for intensive gaming and engineering tasks due to its high-performance CPU and GPU, and it also includes gaming-centric features like a high refresh rate display and RGB keyboard backlighting. It’s more expensive and heavier, making it less portable than the LG Ultra 16. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 is more affordable and much lighter, offering better portability and a longer battery life, suited for general use and silent operation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is better for gaming and 3D applications because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which results in smoother visuals during fast-paced scenes. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 has a less capable integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 8 GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which may not handle intensive gaming and 3D tasks as well.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16's screen excels for general use and engineering due to its high resolution and brightness, coupled with wide color coverage that ensures sharp and accurate images for detailed work. The LG Ultra 16's screen, while offering decent resolution and brightness, provides less color accuracy, making it less ideal for precision engineering but still serviceable for everyday tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops lack high refresh rates, making motion less smooth and thus less appealing for fast-paced visual content.
Battery
9.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 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
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
$1,374
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is suitable for general use due to its strong CPU performance and high-quality screen, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the LG Ultra 16, which offers excellent portability and longer battery life, albeit with less powerful integrated graphics.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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