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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a budget-friendly option that is significantly less expensive and offers decent performance for general use, with enough power for casual tasks and a touchscreen feature. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16, though pricier, comes with more advanced features and better performance, especially for engineering and work that requires more computing power. It has a larger, more vibrant display, more RAM for multitasking, and a higher battery capacity for longer use without charging. The LG Ultra also boasts a higher quality build, a quieter operating experience, and is noted for intensive gaming capabilities. If portability is a factor, both are quite portable, but the IdeaPad Slim 3 is slightly lighter. Each choice caters to different needs; the IdeaPad for cost-effective, everyday computing, and the Ultra 16 for more demanding tasks and better all-around performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
- The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 16.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use, though the LG Ultra 16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, with its AMD Ryzen 3 processor and 8GB of RAM, provides adequate performance for everyday tasks, but the LG Ultra 16 with a more robust Ryzen 7 processor and double the RAM at 16GB is better suited for more demanding general use applications. While both laptops have comparable storage and screen resolution, the LG's higher battery capacity and better screen aspect ratio enhance its usability over the Lenovo, which may affect your experience if portability and prolonged use without charging are important to you.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.0
3.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.4
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and the LG Ultra 16 may have screens with adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for tasks like browsing and video streaming, but their panel type may not provide the most vivid colors or viewing angles. In engineering and design, both laptops' displays may not cover the wider color gamuts required for professional photo editing or CAD work, meaning colors might not be as accurate or consistent as needed. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops could lead to less smooth visuals, and the moderate importance of resolution and panel type may affect image clarity and depth perception.
Battery
10.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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.
Cost
$390
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a price of $390 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 16 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and the LG Ultra 16 are both fair for gaming and 3D due to their decent integrated Vega graphics but may not handle intensive gaming at high settings because their GPUs are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs. While the IdeaPad has a standard refresh rate which can limit gameplay smoothness, the LG Ultra has a slightly larger and higher-resolution screen for better screen quality but also sticks to a standard refresh rate which is less optimal for fast-paced games. Both laptops have competent CPUs that support general gaming but aren't top-of-line for the most demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.2
7.7
3.6/10
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 Slim 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
7.1
7.5
3.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and LG Ultra 16 both have 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 IdeaPad Slim 3 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$390 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.52 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7330U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 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 | 47 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 | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 281 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
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Rtings
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
LG Ultra 16
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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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