If you need a laptop for general use and you're mindful of your budget, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a less expensive option, though it comes with less storage, memory, and a less powerful processor, which makes it less suitable for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 has better performance for engineering, 3D rendering, machine learning, and can handle more demanding applications due to its higher memory and better processor. Additionally, the LG Ultra has a higher-quality display and longer battery life but comes at a higher price and is slightly heavier, which could impact portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
Good overall build quality
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
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's less powerful Intel Celeron processor and smaller RAM make it less suitable for multitasking and more intensive applications, compared to the LG Ultra 16's heftier Ryzen 7 processor and larger RAM, which provide better performance for various tasks. Additionally, the Vivobook's TN panel and lower screen brightness result in less vibrant colors and contrast than the Ultra 16's higher-quality IPS display, which also lasts considerably longer on a single charge, adding to its suitability for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Ultra 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is not well-suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is significantly less powerful than the integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 8 graphics in the LG Ultra 16, which offers better performance for these tasks. Additionally, both have the same screen refresh rate, but the LG Ultra 16's superior CPU alongside its higher-quality IPS display provides a fair gaming experience, whereas the ASUS's TN panel is less vibrant and has narrower viewing angles.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
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 15 is poor.
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
5.7/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
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 15 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
5.9/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
5.2/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
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 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's screen may not have the resolution, brightness, or quality panel that users typically look for in an everyday laptop, resulting in a less vibrant and sharp experience for general tasks. For engineering and design work where accurate colors are crucial, the lack of a wide color gamut means the colors might not be as true-to-life as required. In the case of gaming and 3D, the screen's low refresh rate can lead to less fluid motion, and the resolution and panel type might not provide the clarity and immersion desired by gamers and professionals working with 3D graphics.
Battery
7.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 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.
Cost
$240
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Go 15 to have good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has 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 Go 15 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
"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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