If performance in tasks like 3D design, machine learning, or gaming is crucial for you, the Asus laptop, despite its higher cost, offers the power needed for those activities. However, if you value portability and longer battery life for general use like web browsing, document editing, or watching videos, and you're conscious of spending less, the LG Ultra could be a better choice as it's lighter and generally has better battery efficiency. Remember, the Asus laptop's weight and shorter battery life might not be ideal for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
459.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is equipped with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen that enhance performance for demanding tasks, but it is bulkier and has shorter battery life, which may limit its portability. In contrast, the LG Ultra 13 offers greater portability and longer battery life with a balanced CPU and RAM setup sufficient for daily tasks, while maintaining a decent screen quality, though it might not match the ASUS in raw performance.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its high-end GPU and a fast screen refresh rate, excels in handling demanding gaming and 3D tasks, ensuring smooth and immersive experiences. The LG Ultra 13, while still capable with a decent CPU and good screen quality, falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, making it better suited for less intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its more powerful CPU, larger RAM, and superior GPU, excels in handling the demanding software used in engineering and design, and also offers a high-quality screen for detailed visuals. Meanwhile, while the LG Ultra 13 provides adequate performance for lighter tasks and benefits from being more portable, its hardware may not keep up with intensive applications, and screen quality is less optimal for precision work.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
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 Strix G16 (2024) 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.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for software development, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.8/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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 Strix G16 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high resolution and brightness, along with an ample range of colors covering various color gamuts, ensuring precision in color-sensitive tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate may not provide the fluid motion desired for a smooth visual experience. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13 offers balanced screen performance with sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and engineering work, but just like the ASUS, it isn't optimal for gaming and 3D because of its refresh rate limitations.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 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
Fair
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,599
$529
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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