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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Spectre x360 tends to be more expensive than the LG Ultra 16 but offers better resolution and has a touchscreen, making it suitable for tasks where high screen quality and interaction are important, such as photo editing or design. The LG Ultra 16 is lighter and has a longer battery life, making it better for those who value portability and extended use without charging. If price sensitivity and the need for longer untethered use are your priorities, the LG Ultra 16 is the better choice; however, if you prefer better display capabilities and can afford the higher cost, the HP Spectre x360 would be recommended. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 stands out in engineering and design scenarios with a powerful Intel i7 processor and high screen resolution, ideal for detail-oriented tasks, while the LG Ultra 16 boasts an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and a lighter build, enhancing portability without significantly compromising performance. Despite the LG's lower-resolution screen and weaker GPU, it offers silent operation and a longer battery life, though the Spectre's superior GPU and display deliver a more robust and visually rich experience for intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.2
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for content creation, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
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
8.3
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for software development, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
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
7.6
6.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Spectre x360 has a high-resolution, bright display with an attractive panel type, making it excellent for general use and detailed work in engineering and design due to its vivid color reproduction covering wider color gamuts. However, its lower refresh rate impacts its ability to smoothly render fast-moving images, which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications. The LG Ultra, with its fair screen resolution and brightness, is adequate for daily tasks and some design work, but lacks the color depth professionals need and has insufficient refresh rates for a fluid gaming and 3D experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and HP Spectre x360 both have good portability, though the LG Ultra 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.5
The HP Spectre x360 has very 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.7
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 stands out for general use with its higher-resolution touch screen and better speaker quality, enhancing multimedia experiences, while the convertible design offers versatility as a tablet. The LG Ultra 16, on the other hand, is lighter and has a longer battery life, making it more suitable for extended use on-the-go, and offers silent operation which is great for quiet environments.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its superior integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics alongside a higher resolution display, enhancing not only performance but also visual detail and texture. In comparison, the LG Ultra 16, with its Vega 8 graphics and lower resolution, still supports basic gaming but offers reduced visual fidelity and performance in more graphically intense applications.
Cost
$1,000
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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How the HP Spectre x360 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Spectre x360 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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 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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