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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 offers a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, additional gaming features, a screen with a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, and hardware ray tracing which enhances gaming graphics. It suits users who prioritize gaming or graphics performance but it is heavier and has less battery life. The LG Ultra, on the other hand, is lighter, has a longer battery life, and offers a larger, higher-resolution screen with a different aspect ratio that may enhance productivity tasks. It's better suited for general use and portability, but has lower performance for demanding tasks like gaming or 3D work. The Lenovo is typically less expensive than the LG, which costs a bit more but comes with double the amount of RAM. Both have the same storage capacity. Choose the Lenovo for gaming and intensive tasks, or the LG for general use and better portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize screen clarity and detail for everyday tasks and some professional work, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's higher resolution and brighter display provide a sharper and more vibrant viewing experience than the LG Ultra 16. However, for engineering and design work that requires precise color representation, neither laptop's screen covers professional color gamuts extensively, which might be a limitation. For gaming and 3D applications, the Lenovo’s screen falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion, while the LG Ultra 16 also isn't ideal, lacking both in refresh rate and resolution for optimal gaming and 3D visualization.
Battery
8.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good portability, though the LG Ultra 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
$549
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a price of $549 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, with a robust CPU and plentiful RAM, makes it capable of handling general use and gaming, but its heavier build and shorter battery life can limit portability. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 offers a high-quality screen and longer battery life, which are great for general use, and its lighter design enhances portability, though it may not match the gaming performance of the Lenovo due to its different hardware focus.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.2
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
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 Gaming 3 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's Nvidia RTX 2050 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz provide better gaming and 3D performance compared to the LG Ultra 16, which uses integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and has a lower refresh rate of 60Hz.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 with an Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU is suitable for engineering and design due to its strong graphical performance, which is crucial for software that relies on GPU acceleration, while the LG Ultra 16 offers improved portability with lower weight and longer battery life at the expense of graphical performance, as it uses integrated Vega 8 graphics. Both laptops are equipped with screens that have good color accuracy and high resolution, and sufficient RAM for multitasking, though the LG Ultra has the advantage of having more RAM, which helps with more demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.4
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$549 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.1 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.49" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 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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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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