The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is more expensive and offers high performance for gaming, 3D modeling, and engineering tasks with its powerful processor and graphics card, but it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. The LG Ultra 13, on the other hand, is more affordable and highly portable with a lighter build and smaller screen, but it has less storage and is geared more toward general use with lower performance for intensive tasks. Both have long battery life and good quality displays, but the ASUS has a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, which is beneficial for gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good speakers
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 excels in general use due to its high-performance CPU and RAM, a larger screen with good color coverage, and ample storage, but at the cost of being less portable and having average battery life. In contrast, the LG Ultra 13, while still offering suitable performance for general tasks and good screen quality, stands out for its excellent portability and top heat management, though it compromises on storage capacity and gaming suitability.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 outperforms for gaming and 3D with its Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, providing smoother visuals and better rendering for complex scenes than the LG Ultra 13, which uses an integrated Vega 7 GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.6/10
9.2/10
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 A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.2/10
9.2/10
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 A17 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
6.8/10
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the LG Ultra 13 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the LG Ultra 13's superior resolution and brightness offer crisper images and better visibility in various lighting, an advantage over the ASUS TUF Gaming A17. In engineering and design, the LG's wider color gamut ensures more accurate color representation, crucial for detailed work, which the ASUS lacks. However, for 3D and gaming, neither laptop excels due to poor refresh rates, though the ASUS may slightly underperform with its lower quality display in terms of color and resolution compared to the LG.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,552
$529
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
The LG Ultra 13 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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 A17 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
"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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