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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the LG Ultra 13 are both similarly priced and cater to different needs. The ASUS, with its OLED display and higher resolution, is better suited for tasks requiring color accuracy and a higher screen refresh rate, making it ideal for creative work. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13's lower weight makes it more portable and its longer battery life is practical for on-the-go use. With more RAM, the LG is better for multitasking and handling more demanding applications. Both have sufficient storage for general use, but neither are specifically tailored for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has high panel resolution and brightness, making its display sharp and easily viewable, which is highly beneficial for general use and detailed engineering work. Additionally, its wide color gamuts ensure that colors are accurately represented, crucial for engineering and design professionals who rely on precise color matching. However, it lacks a high refresh rate which is key for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, making it less suited for those purposes compared to laptops designed with high refresh rate screens.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 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 Pro 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.2
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The LG Ultra 13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a high-quality OLED screen with higher resolution and more color accuracy, offering a better visual experience, but with less RAM than the LG Ultra 13, it may not handle multitasking as smoothly. The LG Ultra 13, on the other hand, offers greater portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a more convenient option for those on the move.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
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 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the LG Ultra 13 are both adequate for gaming and 3D due to their integrated graphics, but they lack the higher-end dedicated GPUs preferred for these tasks. The Vivobook's higher screen refresh rate may offer a smoother visual experience compared to the Ultra 13, yet neither reaches the high refresh rates often sought after by gamers.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.6
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is preferred for engineering and design due to its superior CPU and GPU performance, which are very important for such tasks, along with high-quality OLED screen that offers better color accuracy and higher resolution. Meanwhile, the LG Ultra 13, although more portable and quiet, falls short in these crucial areas with less powerful processing capabilities and a standard IPS screen, impacting its suitability for intensive engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.3
7.2
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for content creation.
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
7.2
7.2
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and LG Ultra 13 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$529
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 385 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
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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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