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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is more affordable and performs decently with a lower-performing processor and average battery life, suitable for basic tasks. However, the LG Ultra 13, with a higher price, offers better performance with a more powerful processor and more RAM, ideal for more demanding work like engineering or 3D rendering. It also has a better battery life and weighs less, making it more portable. Neither is optimized for intensive gaming or machine learning, and both feature standard 60Hz IPS displays, but the LG's screen has better color accuracy and brightness, better for creative work where color fidelity is important. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
- The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The LG Ultra 13 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with modest CPU and RAM, is adequate for routine tasks, but the LG Ultra 13’s stronger processor and double the memory make it more capable for demanding workloads. Additionally, the LG has a higher battery capacity and screen quality which contribute to its superior usefulness for both work and entertainment, while still being lighter and hence more portable.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.6
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 13 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its lower-tier AMD Ryzen 3 CPU, limited 8GB RAM, and basic AMD Radeon 610M GPU, may struggle with demanding engineering tasks and complex designs which require more processing power and memory. In contrast, the LG Ultra 13 offers a more robust AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, double the RAM at 16GB, and a more capable integrated Vega 7 GPU, creating a fairer option for those applications, though its smaller screen size is less ideal for detailed work.
Content Creation
6.5
7.2
4.1/10
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 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.4
7.2
4.1/10
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
The LG Ultra 13 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the LG Ultra 13's superior panel type, higher resolution, and better brightness offer clearer and more vibrant visuals, enhancing everyday activities like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the LG Ultra 13 stands out with broader color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates which can't deliver the smooth visuals required for high-paced interactions, despite their varying resolutions and panel types.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 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
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$450
$529
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.7
6.1
3.5/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 13 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is less suitable for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its lower-tier AMD Radeon 610M graphics and the less powerful AMD Ryzen 3 processor, both of which can bottleneck performance in graphically intensive applications.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Go 14 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$450 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.78" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.42" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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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Danny D'Cruze | March 2023
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"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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