The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a high-performance CPU and GPU combo suitable for gaming, intensive 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, but it's heavier and has less battery life. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 is lighter and better for portability with longer battery life, yet it may not perform as well in demanding tasks due to a less powerful integrated GPU. Both have similar screen sizes and resolutions, adequate for general use and engineering, but the ASUS has a higher refresh rate that benefits fast-paced gaming. The LG trades off some performance for improved portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.2/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers better performance for gaming and 3D tasks with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, compared to the LG Ultra 16's integrated Vega 8 graphics and 60 Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the TUF Dash's superior GPU provides hardware ray tracing and DLSS which enhance gaming visuals, features absent on the LG Ultra 16's more modest GPU.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.0/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is designed with a dedicated high-performance Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, making it superior for demanding engineering and design tasks that require intensive graphics processing, while the LG Ultra 16’s integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics are less powerful but contribute to the laptop’s lighter weight and longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go users who still need to perform a variety of engineering and design work. Both laptops offer a similar central processing unit (CPU) and random access memory (RAM) which are very important for these tasks, but the ASUS TUF Dash 15 edges out with a better screen quality for color-sensitive work, whereas the LG Ultra 16 focuses more on portability, with a higher battery life and a silent, fanless design that might appeal to users sensitive to noise.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for general tasks and the detailed color representation needed for engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate hampers the smooth visuals critical for gaming and 3D applications. LG Ultra 16 maintains sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday activities and acceptable color accuracy for creative work, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming and 3D with a refresh rate that doesn't support the high-speed image transitions these tasks demand. Both laptops provide adequate screen features for casual and professional use but aren't optimized for the high refresh rate requirements of gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
9.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have good portability, though the LG Ultra 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
$1,150
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15's strong CPU and dedicated GPU make it fit for general use that may include demanding tasks, with screen quality, portability, and battery life that are suitable for various settings, despite a heavier build compared to the LG Ultra 16, which offers a more portable design with a lighter weight and longer battery life, alongside a robust CPU for everyday tasks, but its integrated graphics may not be as suitable for visually intensive applications. Both laptops have similar RAM and screen resolution which contribute to their general use capabilities, but the LG Ultra 16 stands out in portability and battery life, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 stands out in performance for more resource-intensive activities.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.7/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
7.5/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 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 TUF Dash 15 and the LG Ultra 16 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."
"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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