The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is a top-tier gaming and engineering laptop with a high-performance AMD Ryzen 9 processor and an Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU, ensuring excellent gaming and intensive task handling. Its large 17.3-inch IPS display with a 2560 x 1440 resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate is ideal for fast-paced gaming and detailed visual work, though it's less portable due to its size and weight. It also offers a full array of ports including USB-C and Thunderbolt for versatile connectivity.
In contrast, the LG Ultra 13 is a lightweight and portable option with a mid-range price, suitable for general use and casual gaming with its AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processor and integrated Vega 7 graphics. Its 13.3-inch IPS screen with a 1920 x 1080 resolution is more than adequate for everyday tasks, and its battery life is significantly longer, making it a better choice for on-the-go productivity. However, it lacks the performance and advanced features needed for high-end gaming or demanding engineering tasks.
If you prioritize portability, battery life, and a lower price point for everyday computing, the LG Ultra 13 is the way to go. But if you're looking for a powerhouse that can handle the most demanding games and professional applications, and you don't mind a bulkier, more expensive machine, the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is the superior choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
9.2/10
6.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is excellent for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
9.1/10
6.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is excellent for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
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.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D 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
7.9/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D and LG Ultra 13 are both good for software development, though the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is somewhat better.
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
8.3/10
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
3.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has 3 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
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,500
$529
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has a price of $3,500 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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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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