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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell G15 5520 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and GPU which makes it better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. However, it's heavier and less portable. The LG Ultra 13, on the other hand, offers a formidable balance of performance and portability, being lighter and having a longer battery life, making it well-suited for general use and on-the-go productivity. If performance in demanding applications is your priority and you don't mind the extra weight, go for the Dell. If you prefer a balance between everyday performance and easier mobility, the LG Ultra 13 is a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell G15 5520 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
The Dell G15 5520, with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a quality graphics card, is better suited for heavier tasks and gaming, while its larger screen and higher weight make it less favorable for portability compared to the LG Ultra 13, which offers a more compact size, lighter weight, and longer battery life for greater mobility and convenience in general use.
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.1
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520 is equipped with a higher-end GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3060, and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications compared to the LG Ultra 13, which uses an integrated AMD Vega 7 GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520 is better suited for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, which are crucial for software used in those fields, alongside more storage and a high-quality, larger screen. On the other hand, while the LG Ultra 13 is more portable and has a higher screen brightness, it falls short for such tasks due to a less powerful integrated GPU and a smaller screen, which may affect multitasking and detailed work.
Content Creation
7.9
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for content creation, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
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
7.1
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
The Dell G15 5520 and LG Ultra 13 both have screens that offer clear images and vibrant colors suitable for tasks like browsing, video streaming, and document editing, which is sufficient for general use. Their displays cover a wide range of colors, making them appropriate for engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial. However, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced gaming and 3D modeling less fluid, reflecting poorly for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 6 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
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$529
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.5
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell G15 5520 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
7.4
The Dell G15 5520 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 Dell G15 5520 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell G15 5520 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.55 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.06" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.74" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 251 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."
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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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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