If you prioritize performance for tasks like engineering and are okay with spending more, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 could be a good choice despite being less portable due to its heavier weight. However, if you prefer a mix of portability with decent performance, the LG Ultra 16 comes at a somewhat lower cost, offers a lighter design, and has a unique aspect ratio that might be more comfortable for general use and productivity. Keep in mind, the LG Ultra 16 has less storage space compared to the ASUS model, which may affect your decision if you need more onboard storage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
Good overall build quality
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the LG Ultra 16 have similar screen quality.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the LG Ultra 16 have adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but they might not have the premium panel types that provide the best viewing experiences. In engineering and design, color accuracy matters, and while these laptops may cover the basic color gamut needs, they might lack the extensive color ranges found in higher-end displays catering to professional designers. Gamers and professionals working with 3D applications may find the refresh rates on both models too low for the smooth visuals desired in gameplay and detailed graphic work.
Battery
9.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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
$908
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is appreciated for its good battery life and heat management, contributing to comfortable general use, while the LG Ultra 16 is praised for its excellent portability and outstanding battery life, which are crucial for users on the go. Both laptops have sufficient processing power and RAM for everyday tasks, high-quality screens suitable for media consumption, and keyboards that meet most users' needs, though the LG has a slight edge in quiet operation and a more lightweight build.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.2/10
3.7/10
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 ASUS Vivobook S 15 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a dedicated GPU which handles gaming and 3D applications better than integrated graphics, offering smoother visuals, but it might not match higher-tier gaming laptops in frame rates due to a standard refresh rate. The LG Ultra 16, while also suitable for such tasks due to its capable GPU and good quality screen, may fall behind without a high refresh rate, crucial for fast-paced games and fluid 3D modeling.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 with a higher-resolution AMD Ryzen 7 5800H CPU, a powerful integrated GPU, and a higher storage capacity offers robust performance for engineering and design tasks, though it's a bit heavier and thicker, which might affect portability.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
7.4/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 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 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 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 S 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 S 15 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
"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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