The ASUS Vivobook 17 is a budget-friendly option, comes with a larger screen size, which is beneficial if you need more screen real estate for multitasking or prefer a bigger display for media consumption. It also has a dedicated number pad, which could be useful for data entry tasks. However, it is heavier and less portable. The LG Ultra 13, while more expensive, offers better performance, particularly for multitasking, with more RAM and a stronger processor. It is considerably lighter and boasts a longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go users. Neither are suitable for intensive gaming, but both can handle general use and less demanding engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 13.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Good for software development
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with its fair screen quality, offers a decent balance between resolution and brightness for everyday tasks but falls short for professionals seeking precise color work due to limited color gamut coverage. Conversely, the LG Ultra 13 boasts a superior display ideal for both general users and professionals in engineering and design, reflecting its higher quality in brightness, sharp resolution, and fidelity in color representation. However, neither laptop is optimal for gaming or 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which may cause motion blur and hinder fast-paced visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The LG Ultra 13 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$529
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The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
The LG Ultra 13 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use.
The LG Ultra 13 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 17 in general use primarily due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, which translates to better multitasking and overall performance; additionally, its higher screen quality offers better color accuracy and brightness. Despite being smaller, the LG Ultra 13 maintains a longer battery life and offers greater portability with its lighter weight, making it more suitable for users who prioritize mobility and extended use away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.1/10
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The LG Ultra 13 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and the LG Ultra 13 are both fair for gaming and 3D largely due to their integrated graphics, specifically the Intel UHD Graphics on the ASUS and the Vega 7 on the LG, which provide baseline performance suitable for less demanding games and applications. Both offer standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz which can handle general usage well but may not be the smoothest for high-speed gaming, and while their CPUs and screen qualities are decent, they don't quite reach the levels needed for high-end gaming or professional 3D work.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
6.6/10
6.2/10
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 17 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 17's lower RAM and basic CPU and GPU make it less suitable for demanding engineering software, while its larger screen offers better visibility but reduced portability compared to the LG Ultra 13, which has a higher resolution, brighter display, and superior RAM, making it better for complex tasks but on a smaller, more portable screen.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.2/10
6.2/10
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 17 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
6.9/10
7.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
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 17 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"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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