The HP Envy 17, although more expensive than the LG Ultra 13, offers a larger screen, more storage, and better performance for engineering tasks. However, it is heavier and less portable. The LG Ultra 13 is less expensive, lighter, and has longer battery life, making it highly portable. Its smaller screen and lower storage capacity may be limiting factors for some users. Choose the HP Envy 17 if performance and larger screen size are crucial, or the LG Ultra 13 for better portability and value at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good for engineering and design
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
6.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 is good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The HP Envy 17 is better for engineering and design because it is equipped with a more powerful Intel processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, which are crucial for demanding applications and provide a larger screen for detailed work. In contrast, the LG Ultra 13, while still offering decent performance with its AMD Ryzen processor and Vega 7 graphics, is more portable and has a smaller screen, making it less suitable for intensive engineering and design tasks.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for software development, and content creation.
The HP Envy 17 and LG Ultra 13 offer displays with resolutions and panel types that provide crisp and vibrant visuals suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work, ensuring sharp text and accurate color representation. Their emphasis on color accuracy, encompassing wide color gamuts, benefits engineering and design users who require precise color work for their projects. However, their screens lack the higher refresh rates preferred for smooth 3D rendering and gaming, making them less ideal for those specific applications.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 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
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good 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 HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
The HP Envy 17 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.1/10
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy 17 and the LG Ultra 13 are both considered fair for gaming and 3D tasks because they utilize integrated GPUs, which offer moderate power suitable for casual gaming and simple 3D applications, but not for high-end gaming or professional 3D work; additionally, they have standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz which are fine for everyday use but may not provide the smooth gaming experience that faster screens offer.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.2/10
9.0/10
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 HP Envy 17 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
7.5/10
7.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Envy 17 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
The LG Ultra 13 and HP Envy 17 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 HP Envy 17 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
"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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