The ASUS Vivobook 17 is a budget-friendly option with a large screen but is heavier and has less powerful components, making it suitable for basic tasks and general use. Conversely, the LG Ultra 16 is slightly more expensive, offers better performance with higher storage and memory, a better processor, and longer battery life, which is beneficial for more demanding tasks such as engineering and 3D work, while also being lighter and thus more portable. Neither is ideal for intensive gaming, but the LG Ultra's superior specs could handle light gaming and graphics work better than the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 16.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the LG Ultra 16 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.0/10
6.2/10
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 17 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
7.0/10
7.7/10
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 Vivobook 17 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
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 is 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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The LG Ultra 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and LG Ultra 16 have similar screen quality with panels that provide adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, making them suitable for general use. For engineering and design, where accurate color representation matters, their coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB is only average, meaning they can handle less demanding design work but may not satisfy professionals seeking precise color fidelity. However, both models fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, while the resolution and panel type may be sufficient, they won't deliver the smooth visual experience preferred in high-action scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability, though the LG Ultra 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$429
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and LG Ultra 16 offer moderate gaming and 3D experiences due to their integrated GPUs, which are not as powerful as dedicated gaming graphics cards, and their screen refresh rates capped at 60Hz, which is standard for regular tasks but less optimal for high-frame-rate gaming. While the LG Ultra has a better CPU and screen quality, and a higher battery capacity, it doesn't significantly outpace the ASUS in terms of GPU and screen refresh rate, which are crucial for gaming and 3D performance.
Build Quality
6.5/10
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and LG Ultra 16 both have 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 17 and the LG Ultra 16 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."
"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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