The Gigabyte A5, with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, is more suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13 is lighter with longer battery life, making it highly portable and better for general use, though its integrated AMD graphics are less powerful, affecting performance in demanding applications. Both have a similar build quality, screen size, and resolution, but if portability and battery are priorities, choose the LG; if performance in high-end tasks matters more, go for the Gigabyte. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
6.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU which greatly enhances gaming and 3D rendering performance, and it features a higher screen refresh rate, making gameplay smoother. In contrast, the LG Ultra 13 has an integrated GPU that's less capable for these tasks and a standard refresh rate screen, which might not be as fluid for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
6.6/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 is good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 outperforms the LG Ultra 13 for engineering and design due to its superior dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, vital for tasks that demand high graphical power, and its ample onboard RAM complemented by a robust CPU. While the LG Ultra 13 is more portable, its integrated GPU and processor aren't as powerful for intensive tasks, although it offers a higher-quality screen which is essential for design work.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, both the Gigabyte A5 and LG Ultra 13 offer screens with the clarity and brightness that make viewing documents and browsing the web a pleasing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops provide a wide range of colors, enhancing accuracy for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the lower refresh rates of their screens make them less suitable compared to models designed specifically for these high-intensity visual tasks.
Battery
6.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$830
$529
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
The Gigabyte A5 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A5 packs a punch with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, making it well-suited for general use that might include some gaming or graphic-intensive tasks, while also offering ample storage and a high refresh rate screen for smooth visuals.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.2/10
6.0/10
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 Gigabyte A5 and LG Ultra 13 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
7.0/10
7.2/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 13 and Gigabyte A5 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
The LG Ultra 13 and Gigabyte A5 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 Gigabyte A5 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
"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 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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