If you prioritize gaming or demanding tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the Asus will excel with its high performance but comes at a higher cost and is less portable due to its size and weight. The LG Ultra 16, however, offers better portability and should serve well for general use or lighter engineering tasks with longer battery life, all at a lower price point; though it won't perform as well as the Asus for more intensive applications. Choose based on whether your usage leans towards high-performance needs or if you prefer a balance of portability, battery life, and value. 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
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior performance for demanding tasks due to its higher-end CPU and more RAM, ensuring smooth operation for general use and beyond, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to lighter options. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 provides a balance of good screen quality and portability for everyday tasks, with longer battery life making it suitable for on-the-go use, though it may not handle intensive applications as well as the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
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 G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, both crucial for smooth and immersive gaming and 3D rendering experiences, while the LG Ultra 16, with a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, offers adequate performance for casual gaming and less demanding 3D applications. The CPU and screen quality of the LG Ultra 16, although respectable for general tasks, do not quite match the performance-driven configuration of the ASUS, making the latter a preferable choice for enthusiasts and professionals.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
7.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 comes with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a top-tier GPU which excel in demanding engineering software and deliver sharp visuals on a quality screen, a critical aspect for design work. Although the LG Ultra 16 is more portable with a comfortable keyboard and quieter operation, its slightly lower specs in terms of CPU, RAM, and GPU performance make it less optimal for the most intensive tasks but still a very capable machine for engineering and design purposes.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 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
8.5/10
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the LG Ultra 16 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
6.2/10
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vibrant and crisp display for tasks like browsing, document editing, and watching videos, the ASUS with its high-resolution and bright screen will be more satisfying than the LG Ultra, although both manage these tasks adequately. For engineering and design, where accurate color reproduction is crucial, the ASUS stands out with its wide color gamut, making it more suitable for professionals who require precise color fidelity for their work. However, gamers and those into 3D rendering who desire smooth visuals will find the ASUS lacking due to its lower refresh rate, which makes fast-paced content less fluid compared to laptops designed with a high refresh rate for such purposes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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
Poor
Good
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) 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
$2,203
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has a price of $2,203 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
"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."
"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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