If you need top performance for gaming, 3D design, or machine learning tasks, and don't mind spending more, the ASUS ROG Strix could be an excellent option despite being less portable and having shorter battery life. However, if you prioritize a lighter, more portable laptop with longer battery life for general use and lighter tasks, and you're looking to save money, the LG Ultra may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Very good for general use
Excellent 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
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers powerful CPU and RAM, exceptional screen quality, and is well-suited for intensive tasks but is less portable and has shorter battery life; the LG Ultra 13, while still delivering adequate performance for everyday tasks, shines in portability and longer battery life, making it more convenient for on-the-go usage. Both laptops have ample storage, and their keyboards, speakers, noise levels, and heat management are satisfactory, with the ASUS potentially having an edge in these areas due to its design for high-performance computing.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.1/10
8.9/10
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 G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a top-tier GPU and high screen refresh rate, making it superior for gaming and 3D applications, where these factors are critical for smooth, visually impressive performance. In contrast, the LG Ultra 13, while providing decent performance and screen quality for everyday tasks, falls short in delivering the graphics power and refresh rates demanded by gamers and professionals working with 3D content.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
6.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a powerful GPU, making it well-suited for demanding engineering tasks and providing a high-quality screen for precision design work. In contrast, the LG Ultra 13 offers greater portability and a quieter operating noise, but its CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen quality may not meet the same high demands of engineering and design users.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (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
8.5/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (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
8.7/10
6.9/10
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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 G18 offers sharper images and more vibrant colors due to its higher resolution and wider color gamuts, making it excellent for engineering and design tasks where precision and color accuracy are key. However, for gaming and 3D, its lower refresh rate may not deliver as fluid motion as desired, which could hinder fast-paced visual experiences. The LG Ultra 13, while providing good quality visuals and decent color accuracy for everyday use and professional design work, falls short for gaming and 3D purposes where the refresh rate is crucial for smooth gameplay.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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
Poor
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,203
$529
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$1,000
$1,500
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$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has a price of $2,203 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"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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