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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for an affordable option for basic tasks like browsing and office applications, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is the more budget-friendly choice. However, it has lower storage, less memory, a basic processor, and lower resolution, which may not be suitable for more demanding tasks. The LG Ultra 13, conversely, has greater storage, more memory, a more powerful processor, and a higher resolution screen, which makes it better for intensive tasks such as video editing or multitasking. These benefits come at a higher cost and a slight compromise on portability due to a larger screen. The LG Ultra also likely has a better display quality due to its IPS panel and higher brightness but expect a higher price tag compared to the more wallet-friendly ASUS Vivobook Go 12. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 13.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.2
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The LG Ultra 13 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The LG Ultra 13 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 in general use primarily because it has a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and four times as much RAM, ensuring better multitasking and overall speed, coupled with a higher-quality IPS display that offers superior screen resolution and color accuracy. Additionally, the LG's larger battery capacity suggests longer usage between charges and its slight edge in portability due to a lighter build enhances its suitability for mobile users.
Gaming and AI
5.4
6.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The LG Ultra 13 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12's performance in gaming and 3D is limited by its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is significantly less capable than the LG Ultra 13's AMD Radeon Vega 7 graphics integrated with the Ryzen 7 CPU; this, combined with a lower color coverage and screen brightness, results in poorer visual quality compared to the LG Ultra 13's higher resolution and brighter IPS display.
Engineering and Design
5.3
6.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 13 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is less suited for engineering and design because it has a lower-powered CPU (Intel Celeron N4020), less RAM, and a GPU (Intel UHD Graphics 600) that are not ideal for such intensive tasks, along with a lower-quality TN display with poorer screen resolution and color coverage compared to the LG Ultra 13. The LG Ultra 13, while only fair for engineering use, offers a more robust AMD Ryzen 7 4700U CPU, significantly more RAM, integrated Vega 7 graphics, and a higher-quality IPS display with better resolution and color accuracy, which are more aligned with the demands of engineering and design workflows.
Content Creation
5.7
7.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 13 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7
7.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 13 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1
6.9
11.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12's lower resolution and lack of brightness can lead to a less vibrant and sharp experience, affecting everything from reading text to viewing images, which is not ideal for tasks that are not excessively demanding on visual fidelity. Meanwhile, the LG Ultra 13, with its higher resolution and brightness, provides crisp visuals that enhance the experience during everyday use and precision work required in engineering and design, although it may suffer in color accuracy compared to specialized screens. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS' and LG's poorer refresh rates compared to gaming-oriented laptops could lead to less fluid motion rendering, which might diminish the gaming and 3D modeling experience where high refresh rates are crucial.
Build Quality
5.1
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$267
$529
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The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Key similarities
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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
Excellent
Excellent
11.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Go 12 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$267 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.31 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 10.98" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.52" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | 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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"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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