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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the LG Ultra 16 depends on your needs. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, designed for intensive gaming, provides good performance with a dedicated graphics card suitable for 3D tasks and gaming, but is heavier and less portable. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 is lighter, easier to carry around, and offers longer battery life for general use, but its integrated graphics may not handle demanding games or engineering software as well. If performance in gaming and resource-heavy applications is a priority and you don't mind the extra weight, go for the ASUS. However, if you prioritize portability and battery life for everyday tasks, the LG Ultra 16 would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- Good overall build quality
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the LG Ultra 16 is somewhat better.
The LG Ultra 16 offers a superior general-use experience with its higher RAM and battery life, lighter weight for greater portability, and a better screen resolution and aspect ratio for more vertical space, compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, which has lower RAM and battery capacity, is heavier thus less portable, and has a standard screen resolution and aspect ratio. The TUF Gaming F17, geared towards gaming with a high refresh rate display and dedicated graphics card, compromises on portability and battery life, aspects which are better optimized in the LG Ultra 16 for general users.
Content Creation
7.1
7.7
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation, though the LG Ultra 16 is somewhat better.
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
6.7
7.5
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 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 is good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.9
6.2
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a vivid display with sufficient resolution and brightness that make it reliable for browsing and video streaming, but its limited color range hampers precision in detailed engineering and design tasks. For the LG Ultra 16, its consistent screen quality provides a clear and bright viewing experience for everyday tasks and professional design work, though still not ideal due to moderate color coverage. Neither laptop is optimal for gaming or 3D rendering because their refresh rates are lower than what's desirable for smooth motion, plus their screen resolutions and panel technologies don't align with the high standards required for these activities.
Battery
4.5 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
6.5
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.2
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144 Hz which are more favorable for gaming and 3D applications than the LG Ultra 16's integrated AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 graphics and a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.0
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 16 to be good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17's Intel i5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU are well-suited for demanding engineering applications and design tasks requiring high graphical performance, but its larger size and weight make it less portable than the LG Ultra 16.
Cost
$1,000
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F17
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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Sebastian Jentsch | October 2022
"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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