The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is designed for gaming and graphically demanding tasks, offering high performance and robust build quality, but it may be heavier and have a shorter battery life. The LG Ultra 16, on the other hand, is likely to be more portable and have longer battery life, making it better suited for general use, business applications, and on-the-go productivity, but it might not handle intensive gaming or 3D applications as well as the ASUS. Consider how you'll primarily use the laptop; if gaming or high-performance tasks are a priority, the ASUS could be the better choice, while for general use and mobility, the LG Ultra 16 would be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
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
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16, with its AMD RX 7600S GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, offers better performance for gaming and 3D applications compared to the LG Ultra 16, which has a Vega 8 GPU and a lower 60 Hz screen refresh rate. Additionally, the TUF Gaming A16's GPU and screen refresh rate are very important for these tasks, while the LG's offerings are less suited to the demands of intensive gaming and 3D activities.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 stands out for engineering and design use due to its powerful Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and RX 7600S GPU, supporting demanding software and rendering tasks, coupled with a high-quality screen, although it's less portable and has noticeable operating noise. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16, with the same CPU and RAM but an integrated Vega 8 GPU, offers a balance between performance for lighter engineering tasks and superior portability alongside quiet operation, but its screen and GPU may fall short for intensive graphical work.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a panel boasting higher resolution and brightness, making it ideal for vivid visuals in general use and precision for engineering tasks, but its lower refresh rate diminishes its suitability for fast-paced 3D gaming. The LG Ultra 16, with its balanced resolution and brightness, provides adequate image quality for everyday tasks and detailed design work, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't cater to the smoothness required for 3D environments. Both are less optimal for high-end gaming and 3D work, as their screens don't emphasize the high refresh rates critical for a fluid visual experience in these scenarios.
Battery
12.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 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
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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 A16 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
$838
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $838 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.6/10
7.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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 A16 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
"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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