The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is a premium, high-performance laptop with a powerful processor and dedicated graphics suitable for intensive gaming, 3D applications, and engineering software. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 is much lighter, offers longer battery life, and is more affordable, making it suitable for general use and portability. It relies on integrated graphics, which may not suffice for highly demanding tasks. Consider the Gigabyte Aorus 17G if performance is crucial, or the LG Ultra 16 if portability and battery life are priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.2/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 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
7.8/10
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is equipped with a powerful CPU and a high-end GPU, which support compute-intensive tasks and complex graphics rendering needed in engineering and design, accompanied by a high screen refresh rate and decent color accuracy. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 offers a balance of performance and portability with a solid CPU and integrated graphics, plus a screen that emphasizes higher resolution over color range, making it a choice for engineering and design tasks on the go.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 has a better screen for content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G likely offers higher resolution and brightness which makes its screen appealing for general use and detailed engineering tasks due to more accurate color representation. However, its lower refresh rate would be less optimal for gaming and 3D rendering, where smooth motion is key. The LG Ultra 16, with its fair screen quality, might provide a balanced resolution and brightness for day-to-day and professional work, but like the Aorus 17G, it falls short for gaming and 3D use due to a less suitable refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
$2,329
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a price of $2,329 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
The LG Ultra 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers robust performance with a high-quality CPU and ample RAM for multitasking, combined with a decent screen and a sturdy build for everyday tasks, but its larger size and weight affect portability and it has shorter battery life. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 provides good processing power and efficiency due to its modern CPU, high RAM, and a screen with a higher aspect ratio for more vertical workspace, while being notably lighter with superior battery longevity, making it ideal for users who prioritize mobility and all-day use.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.2/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
"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 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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