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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize savings and are looking for a good deal, the HP Pavilion 15, being less expensive, can be appealing, but consider that the LG Ultra 13 may offer benefits like greater portability due to its potentially lighter and more compact design. If you frequently travel or move around, the LG Ultra might be more convenient. However, the HP Pavilion 15 could offer a larger screen, which can be beneficial for multitasking and entertainment. Think about your primary needs: if performance for tasks like professional work or gaming is crucial, the more expensive LG might have better specifications, but if you're focused on everyday tasks and prefer to save money, the HP could suit you well. Consider battery life too – if you're often away from power outlets, a laptop with extended battery life, which might be the case for the LG, could be more practical. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 13.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Software Development
6.6
7.2
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 13 is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
5.3
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The HP Pavilion 15's screen may not offer the sharpness and clarity needed for general use due to lower resolution and subpar brightness, while for engineering and design tasks the limited color gamut can make it difficult to work with color-accurate projects. The LG Ultra 13, with its higher resolution and brightness, provides a clear and vibrant display suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work, but its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial.
Battery
3.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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 Pavilion 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.2
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The LG Ultra 13 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use.
The HP Pavilion 15 provides ample storage and a solid build for general use, coupled with good screen size and a comfortable keyboard, but it is heavier and its screen quality may not be as sharp or vibrant as the LG Ultra 13, which boasts a higher resolution, better color coverage, and excellent portability due to its lighter weight and compact size, although with less storage capacity.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
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
The LG Ultra 13 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Pavilion 15 has a basic GPU suitable for lightweight gaming and a lower refresh rate screen, making it serviceable for casual gaming and 3D applications, while the LG Ultra 13 features a marginally better integrated GPU and a higher quality IPS screen with a similar refresh rate, offering improved visual experience but still remains in a similar performance bracket for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.2
6.6
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 13 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP Pavilion 15 has a basic CPU and integrated graphics, which may limit performance for demanding engineering software, and while it has a larger screen, its lower resolution and TN panel offer less screen quality than the LG Ultra 13, which boasts a better display with higher resolution and an IPS panel. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13 is more portable due to its lighter weight and has a higher quality screen which is crucial for design work, though its smaller size may impact the ease of viewing detailed designs and multitasking.
Content Creation
7.1
7.2
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 13 and HP Pavilion 15 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.
Cost
$500
$529
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The HP Pavilion 15 has a price of $500 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Pavilion 15 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2020 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1115G4 | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 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 | 6.3/10 | 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 Cox | August 2022
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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