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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, with its high-end processor and dedicated graphics card, excels in performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming. It has a premium OLED display, larger storage capacity, and features like a backlit keyboard and touch screen, but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 is lighter and offers significantly longer battery life, making it highly portable. It still performs well for general use and engineering with its integrated graphics, but its gaming and intensive task capabilities are limited compared to the ASUS. With a lower cost, it's a strong candidate for budget-conscious users prioritizing portability and battery life over top-tier performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use because it features a powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, along with ample storage and a high-quality OLED touchscreen, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.2
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU which excels in gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the LG Ultra 16 uses an integrated AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU, which provides modest performance by comparison. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the superior GPU in the ASUS provides a better gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design due to its more powerful intel CPU, dedicated Nvidia GPU, and a high-resolution OLED screen that covers a wide color spectrum, making it ideal for intensive tasks and color-critical work; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life. The LG Ultra 16, while good for engineering and design with its competent AMD CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics, also boasts a lighter design and longer battery life, but it sacrifices screen resolution and color range, making it less suitable for tasks that demand the highest visual fidelity.
Content Creation
8.5
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.3
6.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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 16X shines for general use and engineering with its high-resolution display and brightness, ensuring crisp visuals and vivid colors that cater to precise design work, owing to its comprehensive color gamut coverage. However, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D work, where fluid motion is crucial. The LG Ultra 16 offers adequate clarity and brightness for everyday tasks and some design work but falls short for professional color work and gaming due to less color accuracy and a modest refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability, though the LG Ultra 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
6.5
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
$1,300
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 7 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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