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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Ultra 16 offers significantly better performance for general use, engineering tasks, and 3D/machine learning applications due to its higher RAM and more powerful processor. It also has a larger storage capacity and a much longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use. With its lighter weight, high-resolution IPS display with wider color coverage, and additional features like a backlit keyboard, it caters to those seeking a high-quality user experience. However, it comes at a higher price. The Acer Aspire 1 is more affordable and provides basic functionality, which might be sufficient for everyday tasks, but it is limited by its lower specs and shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 16.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1, with a less capable Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and a basic TN screen, is less suited for general use compared to the LG Ultra 16, which boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a higher-quality IPS display that offers wider viewing angles and better color reproduction.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.2
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Ultra 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1, with its Intel Celeron N4500 UHD Graphics, falls behind in gaming and 3D tasks due to its entry-level integrated graphics and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate. In comparison, the LG Ultra 16, featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U with Vega 8 graphics, provides better gaming and 3D performance and benefits from its high-quality IPS display, even though both have the same screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.5
7.0
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 1 is less suitable for engineering and design because it has less RAM, a weaker Intel Celeron processor, and lower-quality TN screen, while the LG Ultra 16 is equipped with more RAM, a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor, and a higher-quality IPS display, making it a better choice for demanding engineering and design applications. In addition, the LG Ultra boasts better overall performance due to its superior GPU capabilities, which are crucial for tasks that require graphics processing, such as 3D rendering.
Content Creation
5.9
7.7
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 is good for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 1 is poor.
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
6.1
7.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 is good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 1 is only fair.
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
5.2
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The LG Ultra 16 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 1 has a screen that may not display colors as vibrantly and text as sharply, making it less suited for tasks where clarity and color accuracy, like photo editing or design, are crucial. The LG Ultra 16, with its fair screen quality, offers better brightness and resolution, which means general tasks and detailed engineering work will be more visually pleasing, though still not at the top tier for professionals who need precise color representation. However, neither of these laptops have the high refresh rates that gamers and 3D designers look for, which could lead to less fluid motion in games and less smooth rendering of fast-moving images.
Battery
6.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 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.
Build Quality
5.5
6.5
The LG Ultra 16 has only fair build quality, while the Acer Aspire 1 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$244
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and Acer Aspire 1 both have good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Joshua Goldman | May 2020
"There are no surprises and nothing's extraordinary here but this laptop's price. For those in need of an inexpensive Windows laptop for undemanding tasks, though, the Acer Aspire 1 offers just enough to get the basics done and a larger screen to do them on."
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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 Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
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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