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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers better performance for intensive tasks like 3D modeling or gaming due to its dedicated Nvidia graphics card, ideal if you need extra power. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the LG Ultra 16, which is lighter and boasts longer usage on a single charge, making it more suitable for on-the-go users who prioritize portability and battery life over high-end performance. The ASUS has a sharper OLED display, better for vibrancy and contrast, while the LG's IPS panel provides reliable color accuracy and a taller screen aspect ratio beneficial for productivity tasks. Choose the ASUS for performance-heavy tasks or the LG for portability and extended usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- The LG Ultra 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and an OLED screen, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 has an AMD Ryzen CPU with integrated Vega graphics and an IPS screen, offering a balance between performance and battery life suitable for similar tasks but with a reduced graphical capability. Both offer good screen quality, but the Zenbook's OLED provides better color depth and contrast, while the LG's higher screen aspect ratio and fanless operation might suit users looking for a quiet work environment and a more portable device.
Screen Quality
7.6
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize sharp, vibrant displays for tasks like document editing or web browsing, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its higher resolution and brighter panel, offers a clearer and more vivid experience than the LG Ultra 16. For engineering and design, where color accuracy is critical, the ASUS's wider color gamuts ensure more precise color representation, which is crucial for professional photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming or 3D modeling, the ASUS falls short due to its lower refresh rate, which leads to less fluid motion and responsiveness compared to laptops designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
12.5 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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.
Build Quality
7.6
6.5
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
$1,109
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a high-quality OLED screen, capable CPU, and dedicated graphics, making it well-suited for a mix of general use and occasional intensive tasks; however, it's slightly heavier and has shorter battery life than the LG Ultra 16, which is lighter and offers longer battery life for better portability, though its integrated graphics may not handle demanding applications as well.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.2
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Content Creation
7.7
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.5
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 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 Pro 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
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 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 | 346 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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