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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers higher performance for engineering tasks and gaming, thanks to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU. It also features a higher resolution screen with better color reproduction, which is great for creative work. However, it's less portable due to its weight and size, and has shorter battery life than the LG Ultra 16. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 is more portable with a noticeably longer battery life and a fanless design that operates silently, which is beneficial for use in quiet environments. Its integrated GPU is less powerful than Lenovo's, making it better suited for general use rather than intensive 3D, machine learning tasks, or engineering. Both laptops offer similar storage and RAM. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
6.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has superior screen resolution and brightness, which makes texts and images sharp and easily visible under various lighting conditions, while the LG Ultra 16's screen quality is acceptable but not as vivid. In engineering and design tasks, the Lenovo's coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures accurate color reproduction, which is crucial for detailed and color-critical work, although the LG Ultra 16 offers reasonable performance in this aspect. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates which may lead to less fluid visuals compared to models specifically designed for these use cases.
Battery
10.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.6
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 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.
Cost
$860
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $860 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a higher screen resolution and a more powerful dedicated graphics card, making it suitable for tasks that benefit from better display and graphical performance; its solid build and decent keyboard quality support prolonged general use, albeit with less portability and shorter battery life compared to the LG Ultra 16, which offers superior battery life and portability due to its lighter weight, along with good screen, keyboard, and heat management, making it ideal for on-the-go usage despite its less potent integrated graphics.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.2
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with its high-performance CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and a bright, high-resolution display, is well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, but is slightly heavier which affects its portability. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16's lighter build enhances portability, offers a capable CPU with integrated graphics sufficient for less intensive design work, and while the screen is of lower resolution and brightness, it still maintains a quality display necessary for design precision. Both laptops feature ample RAM for multitasking, but the Lenovo has the edge in handling more resource-intensive applications owing to its superior GPU and screen specs.
Content Creation
7.5
7.7
6.4/10
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 IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4
7.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$860 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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 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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