Selecting between the Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the LG Ultra 16, consider the former offers a 2-in-1 convertible design for laptop and tablet use, while the latter benefits from a fanless operation for quieter usage. The LG has a longer battery life but the Lenovo Flex 5 may provide slightly better performance. You'll also find the LG to be lighter and thus more portable, but with a less vibrant display compared to the Lenovo. If your priority is portability and quiet operation, the LG Ultra might suit you more. However, for a versatile form factor and potentially better screen quality, the Lenovo could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a vibrant and clear display for daily tasks or engineering work, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 excels due to its superior color accuracy and brightness, providing crisp visuals and a wide range of colors to accurately represent designs. However, for gaming or 3D tasks, its shortfall in refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion, making it less suitable. The LG Ultra 16, on the other hand, offers adequate screen performance for routine or professional tasks with fair color representation and brightness, but similarly falls short for gaming or 3D content due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
11.5 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 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
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good portability, though the LG Ultra 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$779
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a price of $779 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 with its convertible touchscreen design, powerful Intel i7 processor, and ample RAM, is versatile for various tasks while maintaining decent portability and battery life. The LG Ultra 16, on the other hand, stands out with its lighter weight and longer battery life thanks to its efficient AMD Ryzen 7 processor and high battery capacity, making it optimal for on-the-go use without sacrificing performance for everyday activities.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16's fair performance in gaming and 3D is limited by its GPU, the Intel Iris Xe, and a standard screen refresh rate, with the CPU and screen quality being adequate but not exceptional. Similarly, the LG Ultra 16's fair gaming and 3D capabilities are due to its AMD Ryzen Vega 8 GPU and the same standard refresh rate, accompanied by a capable CPU and decent screen quality.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design.
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.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.0/10
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Flex 5 16 to have 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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How the Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
"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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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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