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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the LG Ultra 16 involves prioritizing elements such as portability, screen size, battery life, and budget. The ASUS Zenbook 13, being smaller and lighter with a superior display quality and better build, is ideal if portability and display aesthetics are your main concerns, especially if you enjoy vibrant colors and deep contrast for general use and media consumption. However, if you prefer longer battery life and require more screen real estate, the LG Ultra 16 is suited for extended use and productivity with its larger screen and significantly longer battery life. Be aware that the Zenbook might be more costly up front, but in exchange, it brings a brighter, more color-accurate display which can be important for certain professional or creative tasks. The LG, while more budget-friendly with better battery performance, falls slightly short in terms of display quality and portability compared to the Zenbook. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
6.2
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 13 delivers sharper images and more vivid colors due to its higher resolution and brightness, offering a more comfortable viewing experience. In engineering and design, the Zenbook's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color reproduction which is essential for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Zenbook's lower refresh rate results in less fluid motion, making it less ideal compared to laptops tailored for these tasks, despite its superior resolution and panel technology.
Battery
9.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
$890
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its highly portable design and OLED screen, provides great portability and an excellent viewing experience, suited for general use; its decent battery life complements its ease of carrying around. The LG Ultra 16, on the other hand, offers a larger screen with ample workspace and more RAM which improves multitasking capabilities; it also boasts a longer battery life, although it is less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
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
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and LG Ultra 16 both have integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics, which are suitable for moderate gaming and 3D work but may not handle more intensive tasks as well as dedicated GPUs. Additionally, their similar screen refresh rates are fine for everyday use but aren't ideal for high-frame-rate gaming, which benefits from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.0
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a capable CPU and a high-quality OLED screen which is excellent for visual tasks, but it has less RAM and a less powerful integrated GPU compared to the LG Ultra 16, which offers more memory to handle complex designs and a larger, higher-resolution screen that may better benefit engineering work. The Zenbook might appeal more to those prioritizing portability and a quieter working environment since it's lighter and has excellent heat management, while the LG Ultra 16 is larger and has silent operation, which can be advantageous for prolonged engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Zenbook 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
7.3
7.5
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 13 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$890 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.55 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.99" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 378 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 8.4/10 | 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 | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 13
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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