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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers higher performance, which can handle intensive tasks such as video editing or 3D modeling better than the LG Ultra 13. However, it comes at a higher cost and may be less portable due to its heavier weight and larger size. Conversely, the LG Ultra 13 is more budget-friendly and is lighter, making it easier to carry around; it's better suited for general use like browsing the web, light productivity tasks, and media consumption. If you prioritize saving money and portability for everyday tasks, the LG Ultra 13 is a suitable choice. However, if your work requires more computing power and you are willing to invest more and manage with less portability, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.7
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro likely offers a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and panel technology, providing crisp, vivid visuals for general tasks and the detailed work required in engineering and design, along with wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color representation critical for those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its screen may lack a high refresh rate, which is key for smooth, responsive visuals, thus making it less ideal for those specific activities. Meanwhile, the LG Ultra 13, while also offering good resolution and brightness for everyday use and sufficient color accuracy for professional design work, doesn't cater to the gaming sector due to a similar deficiency in refresh rate.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$529
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.2
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a high-quality screen and a strong CPU for multitasking and application use, but is slightly heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the LG Ultra 13. The LG Ultra 13 provides excellent portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use, however, its storage is more limited and the screen has a lower resolution than the Lenovo.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
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 Slim 7i Pro and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers higher screen refresh rate, which is beneficial for smoother visuals in gaming and 3D applications, but its integrated GPU, while fair, is not ideal for demanding graphics tasks; on the other hand, the LG Ultra 13, while also equipped with an integrated GPU that provides satisfactory performance, has a lower screen refresh rate that could make fast-paced games less fluid.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.6
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro to be good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is better suited for engineering and design tasks due to its higher resolution screen and more powerful CPU and GPU, which are essential for handling complex computations and detailed graphics. In contrast, the LG Ultra 13, while offering good portability and a decent screen, has a less powerful CPU and GPU, making it less ideal for demanding engineering software and intense design work.
Content Creation
7.4
7.2
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.8
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and LG Ultra 13 both have good 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 7i Pro and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.29" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 395 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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