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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers an OLED screen with higher resolution, which is excellent for vibrant colors and sharp images, making it suitable for tasks where visual quality is important. However, the LG Ultra 16 has a larger screen size, more built-in storage, and double the RAM, providing better multitasking and smoother performance for engineering and heavy-duty tasks. Additionally, the LG has a significantly longer battery life, which is ideal if you need to work on the go but also translates into extra weight. If portability and longer working hours away from an outlet are your priorities, the LG Ultra is the better choice, while if you prioritize display quality for media or design work, the ASUS should be your pick. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the LG Ultra 16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a fair experience for general use with a solid state drive, 8 GB of RAM, and an Intel i5 processor, accompanied by a high-quality OLED screen; however, its portability and battery life are not as impressive as the LG Ultra 16, which boasts a larger 16-inch IPS display, doubled RAM, and a higher capacity battery that contributes to its good performance in general use. Additionally, the LG Ultra 16's Ryzen 7 processor and larger storage make it a more robust option for various tasks, offset by a slightly increased weight and reduced portability compared to the ASUS.
Screen Quality
8.4
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp and vivid display for everyday tasks or design work, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has an advantage with its high-resolution screen and broad color coverage, making it suitable for detailed visuals and accurate color representation. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16's screen may not be as crisp or vibrant but still provides acceptable quality for daily activities and some design work, though it may not display colors as accurately. For gaming or 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal due to the lower refresh rates, which can impact the smoothness of fast-paced visuals, but the ASUS's better resolution and panel type may offer a slightly more detailed image than the LG.
Battery
8.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 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.
Cost
$548
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
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 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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
7.0
7.0
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a vibrant OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, which is preferable for design work, but has less RAM and a less powerful CPU compared to the LG Ultra 16, making the latter a stronger choice for complex engineering tasks requiring more resources.
Content Creation
7.3
7.7
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.5
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to have very good portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 385 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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."
LG Ultra 16
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Sebastian Jentsch | October 2022
"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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