The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers superior performance, especially for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software due to its high-end processor and powerful dedicated graphics card. This makes it well-suited for intensive gaming and demanding tasks. However, it is heavier, bulkier, and has lower battery life, so it's less portable. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13 is more affordable, lightweight, and has a longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and carrying around. The LG's integrated graphics are adequate for everyday tasks but not for heavy graphics-intensive applications. Choose the Gigabyte for high-performance needs or the LG for portability and general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X boasts a top-tier Intel CPU and a high-performance Nvidia GPU, contributing to its "very good" rating for general use; however, its heavier weight and shorter battery life can limit portability compared to the LG Ultra 13, which, with its lighter build and longer battery life, earns a "good" rating for general use despite a less powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated GPU which are adequate for standard tasks. The LG Ultra 13's portability is enhanced by its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a more suitable choice for users who prioritize mobility and longer use away from power outlets.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
6.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
6.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with its high-performance CPU and GPU, is designed for demanding engineering tasks and offers superior screen quality, but is less portable due to its weight compared to the lightweight LG Ultra 13, which has a fair processing power for engineering use and a decent screen but may struggle with more intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Screen Quality
8.2/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and LG Ultra 13 both have displays with sufficient resolution and brightness, which makes them suitable for general purposes like browsing and streaming. For engineering and design work, color accuracy is crucial, and if these models display a wide range of colors faithfully, they would serve well for those professional tasks. However, the poor gaming and 3D performance may stem from lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals look less smooth, a critical factor for gaming enjoyment and 3D rendering.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,600
$529
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and LG Ultra 13 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and LG Ultra 13 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15X and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
"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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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