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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with its AMD Ryzen 9 and Nvidia RTX 3050, excels in performance for intensive tasks such as engineering, 3D, or machine learning, and is suitable for gaming. However, it is heavy and not as portable, making it less ideal for frequent travelers. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13 is lighter and more portable, better for general use and easier to carry around. It's also less expensive but comes with a less powerful AMD Ryzen 7 4700U and integrated graphics, meaning it won't handle demanding tasks or gaming as well as the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers powerful performance with a high-end CPU and plenty of RAM, making it very good for general use, and its screen quality is solid with good color coverage, making visuals crisp and vibrant, but it's less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight. In contrast, the LG Ultra 13, while also good for general use, is more portable with a smaller screen and lighter weight, offering longer battery life and a highly rated keyboard, but compromises on storage capacity and processing power compared to the ASUS model.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.1
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers better gaming and 3D performance due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which is more powerful than the integrated Vega 7 graphics found in the LG Ultra 13. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the dedicated GPU in the ASUS will provide a smoother experience in graphics-intensive tasks despite them sharing this feature.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is better for engineering and design due to its superior computing power with a high-end AMD Ryzen 9 processor, substantial RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, alongside a higher screen quality with better color space coverage, which are crucial for demanding software and detailed visuals. In contrast, the LG Ultra 13, while offering solid performance with a mid-range AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated graphics, focuses on portability and has a smaller screen with less color accuracy, making it less suited for intensive design tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the LG Ultra 13 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
7.9
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
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
7.2
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the LG Ultra 13 have panels with high resolution and brightness, providing clarity and comfort for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, these laptops offer wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction which is crucial for visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness, making them less suitable for fast-paced interactive content.
Portability
Good
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$529
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 has 10 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
7.2
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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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