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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has more storage but less RAM compared to the LG Ultra 13, which may handle multitasking better due to more RAM. The Vivobook has a larger 15.6-inch screen suitable for productivity and entertainment but is heavier, making it less portable than the lighter and more compact Ultra 13 with its 13.3-inch screen. The Ultra 13 also offers a slightly better battery capacity. If performance for engineering and 3D tasks is a priority, the Vivobook's processor might be a better fit, there will be a performance tradeoff against the Ultra 13's better portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 13.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Good for software development
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X's display offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient color accuracy for engineering work, but its lower refresh rate might not be ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D modelling. The LG Ultra 13, on the other hand, provides a sharp and bright image with good color reproduction meeting the needs for general use and precision tasks like engineering and design, although, like the Vivobook, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a less optimal refresh rate. Both laptops cater well to productivity and professional work but may not satisfy users who prioritize a gaming or 3D-oriented experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.1
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The LG Ultra 13 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has adequate RAM for general use but its CPU may not be as powerful as the LG Ultra 13, which has a better CPU and double the RAM, enhancing multitasking and general performance. The LG Ultra 13 also benefits from a higher screen quality and portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, alongside a superior battery life, which are important for everyday use, whereas the Vivobook 15X is larger and heavier with a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The LG Ultra 13 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and LG Ultra 13 are fair for gaming and 3D use because they both have integrated GPUs that are capable, but not specialized for high-end gaming or 3D rendering; the ASUS has an AMD Ryzen 5 with Vega 7 graphics and the LG features an AMD Ryzen 7 with Vega 7 graphics. Both laptops have IPS screens with basic refresh rates, which are fine for casual gaming but may not satisfy demanding gamers or professionals in 3D graphics who typically require more powerful dedicated graphics cards and higher refresh rates for optimal performance.
Engineering and Design
6.3
6.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 13 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X's processor and graphics are modest, resulting in fair performance for engineering tasks; however, it has a larger but lower quality screen compared to the LG Ultra 13, which compensates with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, becoming beneficial for resource-intensive design software, although it offers less storage space.
Content Creation
7.1
7.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 13 and ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
6.9
7.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 13 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$525
$529
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 15X | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Monica Chin | May 2023
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"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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