The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers strong performance for gaming and engineering with its dedicated Nvidia GPU, making it suitable for intensive 3D and machine learning tasks, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the LG Ultra 13. The LG Ultra 13 is more portable, lighter, and has longer battery life, making it a better option for general use and on-the-go tasks. Although the LG is more affordable, its integrated GPU is less capable of handling demanding applications than the ASUS. Consider the ASUS if performance is your priority or the LG if portability and battery life are more important. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good speakers
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.1/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 boasts a superior GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D applications, making it well-suited for those tasks. Meanwhile, the LG Ultra 13, with a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, while offering decent performance, provides a better balance for everyday use and media consumption rather than intensive gaming or 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
6.6/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is better suited for engineering and design tasks due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU which surpass the AMD Ryzen Vega 7 GPU in the LG Ultra 13, along with a larger screen that benefits detail-oriented work, although it is heavier and less portable. While the LG Ultra 13 offers greater portability and long battery life, its less robust CPU and GPU make it less optimal for demanding engineering software that requires high computational power and detailed graphics rendering.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
When considering screens for general use, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the LG Ultra 13 laptops offer sufficient resolution and brightness, providing clear and vibrant displays that are easy on the eyes during everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, both screens display a wide range of colors accurately, essential for professionals who need precise color representation for their projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, leading to less smooth visuals, which can be especially noticeable in fast-paced scenes or while working with rapid animations.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$529
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15, with a robust CPU and ample RAM, excels in performance for demanding tasks and gaming but is less portable due to its size, whereas the LG Ultra 13 offers a balance of a high-quality screen, good battery life, and portability, making it ideal for on-the-go users with general use needs. While both have solid storage, the LG's superior battery life and lightweight design might appeal more to users valuing mobility, and the ASUS’s gaming-grade hardware caters to those requiring more power for intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.2/10
8.7/10
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 TUF Dash 15 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4/10
7.2/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and LG Ultra 13 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
"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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