The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers higher performance, which is well-suited for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software due to its advanced processor and dedicated graphics card. However, it is less portable given its heavier weight and larger size. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13, while much more affordable and significantly lighter, making it highly portable, is less powerful and may not handle demanding tasks as smoothly but is adequate for general use and everyday tasks. You'll have to weigh the importance of performance and suitability for demanding applications against cost and ease of carrying the device. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality gaming GPU, making it suitable for general use as well as gaming, but it is less portable and has a slightly longer battery life compared to the LG Ultra 13. The LG Ultra 13, despite having a less powerful integrated GPU, provides good overall performance with a focus on portability and a premium screen experience in a lighter form factor, but it trades off some battery longevity and storage capacity.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.1/10
8.9/10
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
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good 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
8.2/10
6.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and dedicated GPU which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the LG Ultra 13, though lighter for better portability, has less powerful integrated graphics and a less robust processor, which can limit performance for such intensive workloads. Additionally, the ASUS has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate which is beneficial for detailed design work, whereas the LG Ultra offers a compact form factor and lower weight, prioritizing portability but sacrificing screen real estate and refresh capabilities.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
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 Gaming A15 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
7.2/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and LG Ultra 13 have screens that offer clear images and comfortable brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient resolution for detailed design work, ensuring crisp text and images. Both laptops cover a wide range of colors which is crucial for accuracy in engineering and design projects where color fidelity can be critical. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and a less responsive experience in fast-paced games or when working with 3D graphics.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$529
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The LG Ultra 13 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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 Gaming A15 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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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