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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP 15" Laptop typically offers more screen real estate which can be beneficial for multitasking and activities like video editing, but the larger size can make it less portable than the LG Ultra 13. If you prioritize portability and often travel with your laptop, the LG Ultra 13's smaller size and likely lighter weight can make it a more convenient choice. Consider the LG Ultra 13 if battery life is crucial, as smaller laptops often have longer battery life. However, if you need higher performance for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering or engineering software, the HP 15" with potentially more powerful hardware might serve you better. Keep in mind that increased performance can come with a higher cost and possibly a shorter battery life. If your budget is tight, you may need to sacrifice some performance or portability features. Choose based on what compromises you're willing to make regarding performance, battery life, portability, and price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 13.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Software Development
6.7
7.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 13 is good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop 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
6.3
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 15" Laptop's screen quality is adequate for general tasks due to its resolution and brightness levels, but it falls short for engineering and design as it may not cover the wider color gamuts. The LG Ultra 13 outshines in both general use and engineering with better color accuracy and brightness but isn't ideal for gaming or 3D applications, lacking high refresh rates and potentially falling short in resolution. Both laptops don't specifically target gaming needs, where rapid on-screen movements necessitate quicker refresh rates to avoid motion blur and provide a smoother visual experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 has good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$309
$529
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $309 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.7
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 13 to be good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The LG Ultra 13 offers better performance for general use than the HP 15" Laptop because it has a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor compared to the Intel i3 in the HP, and double the amount of RAM, which allows for smoother multitasking and more demanding tasks. Additionally, the LG has a higher quality screen with better color coverage and brightness, combined with a lighter weight and longer battery life, enhancing its portability and overall user experience.
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 13 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop and LG Ultra 13 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because they have integrated graphics which are less powerful than dedicated GPUs for these tasks and their screens have a standard refresh rate. Both use their main processor's built-in graphics, ideal for lighter tasks but less suited for demanding 3D applications or fast-paced games, and their 60Hz screen refresh rate is adequate for casual gaming but not optimal for high-frame-rate experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.2
6.6
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 13 and HP 15" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP 15" Laptop has a less powerful graphics solution and less RAM than the LG Ultra 13, making it less capable in handling graphics-intensive tasks which are common in engineering and design. However, the LG Ultra 13, with its stronger GPU and double the RAM, offers better performance for such tasks, though its smaller screen might be less ideal for detailed work that benefits from a larger display.
Content Creation
6.9
7.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 13 to be good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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 HP 15" Laptop and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 15" Laptop | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.73 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 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 | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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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