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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the LG Ultra 16 involves considering how you'll use the laptop. The MacBook Pro is known for its robust performance and high-quality Retina display, making it suitable for creative professionals like video editors and graphic designers. Its build quality and ecosystem integration with other Apple products are also strong points. However, it's less portable due to its weight and size, and its cost can be higher than other brands. The LG Ultra 16, on the other hand, is recognized for its lightweight design, making it easier to carry around, which is ideal for students or professionals on the go. It may offer better value if you prioritize portability and cost over raw performance and display quality. Consider the MacBook Pro if your work involves intensive tasks and you benefit from the Apple ecosystem. Choose the LG Ultra 16 if portability, lower cost, and carrying out everyday tasks are your primary concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.0
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor, a dedicated AMD Radeon Pro GPU, and a display that covers a wide color gamut, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. The LG Ultra 16 comes with a newer AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated Vega 8 graphics and has a high-quality IPS display while being lighter, which offers a balance between performance and portability for similar applications.
Screen Quality
7.8
6.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 offers a high-resolution display that provides sharp images and wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors for engineering and design tasks. However, its refresh rate is lower, which detracts from the 3D experience where smoother motion is key. The LG Ultra 16's screen quality is adequate for general tasks and may not offer the same color fidelity as the MacBook, making it less ideal for precision work in engineering and design; its gaming and 3D performance are also limited due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
12.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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
10.0
6.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class 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
$595
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $595 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and LG Ultra 16 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is well-suited for general use due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-quality IPS screen with significant color coverage, and good battery life, but at the expense of being less portable due to its weight. The LG Ultra 16, on the other hand, also offers a capable CPU, sufficient RAM, and an IPS display with decent colors and better battery life, making it more lightweight and thus highly portable, but it compromises slightly on screen resolution and color accuracy.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.2
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a dedicated AMD Radeon Pro GPU, making it fair for 3D applications but less ideal for gaming because many games don't run on macOS. Conversely, the LG Ultra 16 has an integrated Vega 8 GPU and is compatible with a wider range of games on Windows, but its performance in both gaming and 3D may be limited due to the less powerful integrated graphics.
Content Creation
8.0
7.7
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) to be 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
7.9
7.5
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and LG Ultra 16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$595 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720P | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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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 Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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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