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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a laptop primarily for gaming or graphics-intensive tasks, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card outperforms the LG Ultra 13 which uses integrated graphics. However, the LG Ultra is superior in terms of portability due to its lighter weight and slightly better battery life, making it a better choice for general use and travel. The Lenovo, with a larger screen and high refresh rate, is suitable for immersive gaming but is heavier. Both are similarly priced with the Lenovo having more storage but the LG having more RAM, which could improve multitasking performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's stronger GPU and higher-refresh-rate screen make it well-suited for engineering and design tasks that require more graphical power and smoother visuals, whereas the LG Ultra 13's lighter weight and longer battery life may appeal to those prioritizing portability even though its integrated GPU isn't as powerful for such tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo IdeaPad has more RAM slots available for future upgrades and a number pad which can be beneficial for productivity in engineering and design applications.
Screen Quality
7.2
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and the LG Ultra 13 offer screens with pleasing resolution and brightness, making for clear and vibrant displays suitable for everyday tasks like browsing the internet and watching videos. Engineers and designers would appreciate their good color representation, with coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring accuracy when working on projects where color fidelity is critical. However, gamers and those into 3D applications might find these laptops lacking because they have lower refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness and responsiveness during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 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
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, suitable for multitasking and casual gaming, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the LG Ultra 13, which offers higher portability with its lightweight design and longer-lasting battery; however, it has integrated graphics, which are less suited for graphics-intensive tasks. Both laptops have high-quality IPS screens and ample RAM for smooth general use, with the LG Ultra 13 edging out with better screen sharpness and the Lenovo offering a larger storage capacity.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.1
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and LG Ultra 13 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.
Content Creation
7.4
7.2
7.9/10
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 Gaming 3 and LG Ultra 13 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
7.3
7.2
7.9/10
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 Gaming 3 and LG Ultra 13 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
7.2
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$549
$529
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a price of $549 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$549 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.1 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.49" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | 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 | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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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 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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