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Updated January 10, 2024·

If portability is your top priority, the LG Ultra 13 is lighter and also has a higher portability score. However, it comes with less storage space. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers a larger screen and a numeric keypad, which might be preferable for productivity tasks and if you prefer a bigger display, albeit at a heavier weight. The Lenovo also seems to be less expensive and has more storage, so if you're looking for a budget-friendly option with ample storage, the IdeaPad could be the better choice. Both have similar processing capabilities, but the LG has more RAM which can benefit multitasking and more demanding applications. If battery life is a concern, the Lenovo offers slightly longer battery life. For those needing a laptop for general use, both should suffice, but for engineering or more intensive tasks, assess whether the LG's additional RAM or the Lenovo's greater storage and larger screen size fit your specific needs. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
  • Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
  • Excellent portability

Key differences

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Screen Quality

6.5
IdeaPad 5 15"
Ultra 13
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
341.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, and engineering and design.

Battery

11.0 Hours
IdeaPad 5 15"
Ultra 13
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 has 10 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
IdeaPad 5 15"
Ultra 13
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$690
IdeaPad 5 15"
Ultra 13
$529
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The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a price of $690 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.4
IdeaPad 5 15"
Ultra 13
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
341.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.2
IdeaPad 5 15"
Ultra 13
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

6.7
IdeaPad 5 15"
Ultra 13
6.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.3
IdeaPad 5 15"
Ultra 13
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and LG Ultra 13 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.3
IdeaPad 5 15"
Ultra 13
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and LG Ultra 13 are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.6
IdeaPad 5 15"
Ultra 13
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and LG Ultra 13 both have good build quality.

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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"LG Ultra 13
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"LG Ultra 13

GENERAL

Price
$690
$529
Release Date
August 1, 2022January 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67''12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6''
Weight
4.08 lbs2.16 lbs
Width
14.01"12.08"
Depth
9.18"8.14"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 5825UAMD Ryzen 7 4700U
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
11 Hours10 Hours
Battery Capacity
57 Wh51 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"13.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
341 nits300 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.6/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.8/109.3/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/106.5/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
31
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"

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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."

LG Ultra 13

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CNET

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 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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