The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers satisfactory general use and has decent screen color accuracy, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some casual gaming. It includes a number pad, has a backlit keyboard, and supports USB-C charging. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 stands out with its larger screen, better battery life, and more RAM for multitasking or engineering applications. It's quieter, with a higher portability factor due to its light weight and longer battery life. However, if gaming is a priority, the Vivobook might be the slightly better choice despite not being explicitly marketed for intensive gaming. Ultimately, the choice depends on whether you prioritize better multitasking and longer use away from a power source (LG Ultra 16) or a somewhat more gaming-friendly system (ASUS Vivobook 15X). Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good overall build quality
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the LG Ultra 16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a decent processor and RAM for general tasks but its lower screen brightness and battery capacity compared to the LG Ultra 16 may affect its usability for prolonged use or in bright conditions. The LG Ultra 16, with a higher-tier processor, double the RAM for smoother multitasking, better screen brightness for clearer visibility, and significantly longer battery life, offers a more comfortable and enduring user experience for general use.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers less RAM and a less powerful CPU (AMD Ryzen 5 versus Ryzen 7), which makes it less capable for demanding engineering tasks than the LG Ultra 16 that comes with more RAM and a superior CPU. Furthermore, the LG Ultra 16 boasts a higher-resolution screen and remarkable operating silence which enhance the design experience, while the Vivobook 15X has a standard resolution and no mention of noise levels.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.7/10
5.6/10
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 Vivobook 15X 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
6.9/10
7.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 is 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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The LG Ultra 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the LG Ultra 16 offer sufficient resolution, panel quality, and brightness to handle everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, but they may not provide the sharpness and clarity found in higher-end displays. In engineering and design, the importance of accurate colors is critical, yet both models have a fair color reproduction, which means professionals might find the color range limiting for precision work. For gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops are less ideal for the smooth visuals and fast response times necessary in this context, even though the resolution and panel type are acceptable.
Battery
8.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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.
Cost
$525
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 15X to have 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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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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