The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a more budget-friendly option and is lighter, making it more portable and easier to carry around, which might be ideal for general use like web browsing and document editing. However, its lower processing power and basic display mean it's not well-suited for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16, while more expensive, offers a much more powerful processor, better graphics capabilities, and a larger, higher-resolution screen, which can be beneficial for demanding software, 3D applications, and multitasking. Its quiet operation and longer battery life also add to its appeal for intensive engineering tasks, machine learning, and casual gaming, along with better overall performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality screen which affects its performance and user experience for general tasks, while the LG Ultra 16 boasts a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a superior screen, enhancing overall efficiency and interaction for everyday use. Additionally, the LG Ultra has a longer battery life and a larger, higher-resolution display, contributing to its suitability for more demanding general use compared to the more portable, but less capable ASUS Vivobook Go 12.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Ultra 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is limited for engineering and design tasks due to its basic CPU, minimal RAM, and lower grade GPU, coupled with a low-resolution screen, which makes it less suitable for demanding applications. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16's more capable CPU, ample RAM, integrated but better performance GPU, and higher resolution IPS display make it well-suited for engineering and design work, offering more power to handle complex software and a better visual workspace.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 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
5.7/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 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
5.1/10
6.2/10
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The LG Ultra 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12's lower resolution and dimmer display may lead to a less crisp and vibrant viewing experience compared to the LG Ultra 16. In engineering and design, the ASUS laptop's more limited color range can result in less accurate color representation, which is less of an issue with the LG Ultra 16's broader color spectrum. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of both laptops means less smooth motion, but this drawback is more pronounced on the ASUS due to its other display limitations.
Battery
10.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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
Excellent
Good
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
6.5/10
The LG Ultra 16 has only fair 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
"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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