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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte G5 offers higher performance suitable for gaming and more demanding engineering tasks with its stronger GPU but has shorter battery life and heavier build which reduces portability. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16, while less powerful in graphics performance, provides longer battery life, a lighter and more portable build, plus it operates quietly due to its fanless design. The LG Ultra also has a larger screen with a higher resolution and aspect ratio, offering a better viewing experience for general use and productivity but may not be as suitable for intensive gaming or demanding 3D applications. Choose the Gigabyte G5 for performance-heavy tasks, or the LG Ultra 16 for daily productivity with mobility and battery life in mind. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Good for software development
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the LG Ultra 16 is somewhat better.
The LG Ultra 16 is better suited for general use than the Gigabyte G5 due to its longer battery life, lighter weight, and fanless, silent operation, which make it highly portable and comfortable for everyday tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5, although more powerful with a stronger CPU and graphics card, is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which could be less convenient for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
7.3
6.2
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, which significantly enhances gaming and 3D experiences by providing smoother visuals and being superior for handling more graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte G5 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Software Development
6.8
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 is good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 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
6.8
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte G5 and LG Ultra 16 offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness, but they may not provide the premium panel quality that can enhance the viewing experience. In the context of engineering and design, their fair screen quality suggests that while they are capable of displaying a range of colors, they may lack the wide color gamut coverage professionals need for precise color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, their poor screen quality is likely due to lower refresh rates, which can detract from the smoothness and responsiveness critical in these fast-paced visuals.
Battery
3.5 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability, though the LG Ultra 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
6.5
The Gigabyte G5 has good 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
$868
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.2
7.7
8.5/10
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 Gigabyte G5 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.
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How the Gigabyte G5 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte G5 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$868 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
LG Ultra 16
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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 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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