The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is more expensive and offers better performance for intensive engineering tasks and gaming due to its high-powered CPU and GPU. However, it is heavier and less portable than the LG Ultra 13, which is cheaper, more portable with a lighter build and longer battery life, but not as powerful for demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for general use owing to its powerful Intel i9 processor, substantial RAM, and high-refresh-rate screen which ensures smooth and responsive operation, although it is less portable and has shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 360Hz, which are crucial for top-notch gaming and 3D performance, while the LG Ultra 13 uses its processor's integrated graphics with a much lower refresh rate of 60Hz, resulting in fair gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
6.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in engineering and design use because of its high-end CPU and GPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks and visual rendering, while its larger screen and higher refresh rate offer a superior visual experience for design work. In contrast, the LG Ultra 13 has a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, making it less suitable for demanding engineering software and complex design tasks, although its compact size and lighter weight offer better portability for casual use.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the LG Ultra 13 for general use, the panel type, high resolution, and brightness come into play, ensuring clear and vivid visuals for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, professionals will appreciate the wide color gamuts, which enable more accurate color representation for tasks such as photo editing and CAD work. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the screens lacking due to lower refresh rates, which means less smooth visuals in fast-paced games and less fluidity when working on 3D modeling or animation.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the LG Ultra 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$529
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and LG Ultra 13 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 Scar 17 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
"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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