When deciding between the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the LG Ultra 16, consider the following: If a vibrant display and top-tier processing power for creative or engineering work are vital to you, and you don't mind a higher price and a slightly heavier build, the ASUS could be a great fit. On the other hand, the LG offers a quieter, fanless operation with a higher aspect-ratio screen which might be more comfortable for general use, including document editing and web browsing. However, the LG's graphics capabilities and processor might not be as strong as the ASUS, which can be a drawback for gaming or intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a high-end Intel i9 processor and an OLED screen, making it better for intensive tasks like engineering software and rendering due to its superior processing power and vibrant display, but it has lower battery life. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 offers an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and an IPS screen providing respectable performance with better energy efficiency for longer battery life, making it more suitable for extended use, but it may not handle heavy workloads as smoothly as the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts a high-resolution OLED display, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks, ideal for engineering and design due to its wide color gamuts, while its lower refresh rate makes it less suited for gaming and 3D work that require smoother motion. The LG Ultra 16 offers a fair screen quality across various uses with balanced resolution and brightness that suffice for general tasks and engineering but doesn't excel in any specific area. For gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are crucial, both laptops fall short, making them less optimal for these demands.
Battery
7.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and LG Ultra 16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and LG Ultra 16 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.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and LG Ultra 16 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$990
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"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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