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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 if you prefer a laptop with higher resolution and touchscreen capability, which may be particularly useful for creative tasks or presentations. This option tends to be costlier. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 provides better value with longer battery life and a larger screen, which can be beneficial for productivity and multitasking, but with less emphasis on display sharpness and graphics. The LG Ultra 16 could also be appreciated for its silent, fanless operation, though it is heavier, making it less ideal for frequent travel. Both laptops offer similar performance for general use and have high-quality keyboards, but the ASUS may have a slight edge in screen color accuracy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- 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
7.9
6.2
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 likely offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and good brightness, suiting general use, and includes wide color gamuts necessary for accuracy in engineering and design, but it falls short for gaming and 3D because of a lower refresh rate. The LG Ultra 16, while providing fair screen performance with adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and professional work, also lacks the high refresh rate gamers look for, which limits its appeal for fast-paced 3D applications. Consequently, the ASUS excels for productivity and professional creative work, whereas the LG Ultra strikes a balance for regular use without specializing in the demands of gaming or high-end design work.
Battery
10.5 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.5
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
$1,400
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a versatile 2-in-1 design with a high-quality 4K touchscreen, which is great for general use that values portability and screen detail. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 stands out with a larger 16-inch display and longer battery life, making it more suitable for extended use away from power outlets but it is slightly heavier and less portable.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with an Intel i7-1165G7 Iris Xe GPU, and the LG Ultra 16, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU, both offer fair performance for gaming and 3D applications due to their integrated graphics which are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs. The absence of high refresh rate screens on both models further limits their suitability for high-end gaming, but their respective CPUs and screen qualities are conducive to a decent gaming experience for less demanding games.
Engineering and Design
7.4
7.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with its high-resolution touchscreen display and robust integrated graphics, offers sharp visuals which are beneficial for design applications, while the Intel processor paired with ample RAM handles engineering software with ease. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 provides a larger screen and a powerful AMD Ryzen processor, which is suitable for engineering tasks, but the lower screen resolution and color accuracy might be less ideal for color-critical design work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and LG Ultra 16 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
7.6
7.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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