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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Aspire 5 17 and LG Ultra 16 depends on your priorities. The Acer has a larger screen and is slightly more expensive, which may be beneficial for tasks that benefit from a larger display. However, the LG has a higher battery capacity, leading to significantly longer battery life. It also has better portability due to its lighter weight. The LG comes with more RAM, which can improve performance, especially for multitasking or more demanding applications. If you prefer a more portable option with better battery life and performance, the LG might suit you better, while the Acer could be preferable if you prioritize a larger screen for productivity or entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 17
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.2
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
266.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The LG Ultra 16 has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 17 for content creation, and software development.
When considering the Acer Aspire 5 17 and the LG Ultra 16 for general use, you may find that both laptops have displays that offer adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but they may not excel in terms of panel quality. For engineering and design work, their fair screen quality suggests they can manage basic tasks but might not fully meet the color accuracy demands due to limited coverage of professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. As for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops are hindered by their refresh rates, which are lower than what is preferred for these fast-paced activities, although their resolutions and panel types are reasonably sufficient.
Battery
7.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 17 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
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and Acer Aspire 5 17 both have good portability, though the LG Ultra 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$700
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Aspire 5 17 has a price of $700 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
266.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both good for general use.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is lauded for its large screen and robust performance suited for everyday tasks, backed by quality screen display, satisfactory battery life, and a comfortable keyboard; however, it is somewhat hefty which hinders its portability. Conversely, the LG Ultra 16 offers a higher RAM capacity and better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, with silent operation and a high-quality keyboard, though it has a slightly smaller display which would still deliver sharp image quality.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.7/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Acer Aspire 5 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 5 17 is equipped with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which are adequate for some gaming and 3D applications but not optimal for high-end performance. Conversely, the LG Ultra 16 has an AMD Vega 8 GPU and the same 60Hz screen refresh rate, also making it suitable for casual gaming and 3D tasks yet not the ideal choice for demanding gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 16 to be good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 17 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 16 is appreciated in engineering and design use for having a superior processing unit and double the memory, which tend to accelerate complex tasks and multitasking, alongside a higher-resolution display that enhances visual clarity. Meanwhile, the Acer Aspire 5 17, with modest processing power and half the memory, is adequate for less demanding workflows, but its larger size and heavier build may limit portability when compared to the lighter LG Ultra 16.
Content Creation
7.2
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and Acer Aspire 5 17 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
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Acer Aspire 5 17 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
6.5
6.5
The Acer Aspire 5 17 and LG Ultra 16 both have only fair 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 Acer Aspire 5 17 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 5 17 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.1'' x 0.71'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.61 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.83" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.1" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50.3 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 266 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Aspire 5 17
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Marcus Schwarten | March 2021
"The Acer Aspire 5 17 laptop shows the expected strengths in the test. Besides the usual high build quality, the configuration convinces in most benchmarks and tests. The combination of CPU, GPU, and RAM is absolutely sufficient for the everyday office and browsing tasks of a laptop. It also renders the odd game passably if the requirements aren't too high. We liked the matte display in the test as well as the fairly manageable dimensions despite the screen size. It can also be used outdoors, even if it's certainly not a laptop designed for mobility."
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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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