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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and the LG Ultra 16 depends on your needs. The ASUS offers high performance for demanding applications like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering with a powerful processor and a dedicated graphics card, but at a higher price and with reduced portability. It has a higher-resolution touchscreen and can handle intensive gaming. The LG, on the other hand, is more affordable, lighter, and boasts longer battery life, making it more portable, but it's not as capable for intensive tasks due to its integrated graphics and has a lower-resolution, non-touchscreen display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent 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
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in general use due to its superior CPU, large amount of high-speed RAM, and exceptional screen quality which includes a high-resolution OLED panel, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 offers better portability with a lighter build and longer battery life, and while it has a decent CPU and RAM for general tasks, its screen quality and overall performance do not match the ZenBook, making it still good but slightly less optimal for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.2
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card which is regarded as very good for gaming and 3D applications, while the LG Ultra 16 uses an integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 8 graphics solution that's adequate but far less capable for such tasks. Additionally, although both have the same screen refresh rate, the ASUS's OLED display with higher resolution offers better screen quality, which enhances the gaming and 3D experience compared to the LG Ultra 16's lower-resolution IPS screen.
Engineering and Design
9.0
7.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is better for engineering and design due to its higher RAM and a more powerful GPU, which is complemented by top-tier screen quality, making it suitable for intense graphic tasks. In contrast, while the LG Ultra 16 is lighter and hence more portable, its performance capabilities are limited by less RAM, a less capable GPU, and its screen quality isn't as high, which may affect the precision of design works.
Content Creation
8.7
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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 Duo 15 boasts a high-resolution display and superior brightness, which makes it excellent for tasks that require sharp and vivid visuals like browsing and watching videos. For engineering and design, its wide color gamut ensures accurate color representation, essential for professionals who depend on precise colors for their work. However, its lower refresh rate is less ideal for gaming or 3D applications where smoother motion and quick screen updates are crucial for an immersive experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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 Duo 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
$2,000
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | 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 | 7 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 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 Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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