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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the LG Ultra 16 depends on what's most important to you. If performance, especially for tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or engineering, is your top priority, and you're open to spending more, the Asus is the better pick. It features a more potent processor and higher RAM, as well as superior screen resolution and color accuracy, which is excellent for creative professionals. However, the LG Ultra 16 offers a larger screen and significantly longer battery life while being more affordable and lightweight, making it suitable for general use and productivity on the go. Keep in mind, the Asus provides a touchscreen with its OLED panel, which the LG lacks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers superior performance with a more powerful CPU and twice the amount of RAM compared to the LG Ultra 16, along with a high-quality OLED touchscreen which is brighter and has better color accuracy, making it very good for general use; however, it has less battery life and is slightly less portable. The LG Ultra 16, while still good for general use, provides a quieter and cooler experience due to better heat management and less operating noise, longer battery life, and is slightly more portable, though it has a lower resolution IPS screen that is not a touchscreen, less memory, and a less powerful processor.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels in engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and superior OLED screen which offers higher resolution, brightness, and color accuracy. While the LG Ultra 16 has a larger screen size and longer battery life, its performance in engineering tasks is limited by its less powerful CPU, lower RAM, and IPS screen with lower resolution and color fidelity, making it more suitable for less demanding engineering work and longer use without charging.
Content Creation
8.6
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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.
Software Development
8.2
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.6
6.2
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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 ZenBook Pro 14 Duo boasts superior screen resolution and panel technology, offering crisp and vibrant visuals ideal for browsing, office tasks, and multimedia consumption, while its high color accuracy is beneficial for engineering and design work. However, its lower refresh rate doesn't align well with the demands of gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion is key. Conversely, the LG Ultra 16 provides adequate resolution and color reproduction for general tasks and non-critical engineering and design use, but similarly falls short for gaming and 3D with its modest refresh rate and less advanced panel type.
Battery
6.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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
7.6
6.5
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
$1,299
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is more suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its higher screen refresh rate and superior GPU, which lead to smoother visuals and better rendering capabilities. On the contrary, the LG Ultra 16, while still capable, has a lower refresh rate and less powerful GPU, making it less ideal for such tasks although beneficial for extended battery life and a lighter form factor.
Portability
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Pro 14 Duo
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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