The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, being a gaming laptop, offers superior performance with high-end graphics suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and video editing, but it's less portable due to its weight and size. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16, designed for general use and productivity, provides ample performance for day-to-day tasks, with the added benefit of being lighter and more compact, which makes it easier to carry around. The LG is also quieter since it has a fanless design. If you prioritize performance and gaming, and don't mind the extra weight and cost, the ASUS is recommended. However, for daily tasks, with the appeal of portability and a lower price point, the LG would be a suitable choice. 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
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
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
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks due to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which allow for smoother visuals and better handling of graphically intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is preferred for engineering and design owing to its potent combination of CPU, substantial RAM, and high-end GPU suitable for demanding tasks, but it may fall short in portability due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 offers a balance of CPU and RAM for general engineering work, favoring silent operation and portability with its lighter weight and fanless design, yet it doesn't match the ASUS's graphics processing capabilities or screen resolution, impacting visually intensive work.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness levels suitable for general use and detailed work in engineering and design, due to its broad color gamut that covers a substantial range of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion is critical. The LG Ultra 16 provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and some professional work, but its fair performance in color reproduction limits its appeal for precision-driven engineering and design, and like the ASUS, its refresh rate isn't optimal for the fast-paced visuals demanded by gamers and 3D designers.
Battery
11.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the LG Ultra 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
$2,059
$1,000
$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 16 costs $1,000.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for general use.
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.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for content creation, while the LG Ultra 16 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
7.6/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
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 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and LG Ultra 16 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 Gaming A15 and the LG Ultra 16 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."
"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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