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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or demanding tasks like 3D rendering, the Lenovo Legion 5 with its dedicated graphics card will deliver better performance. However, its heavier build and shorter battery life limit portability. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 is more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, which is well-suited for general use and offers ample performance for everyday tasks. The Lenovo's larger screen and higher refresh rate are advantageous for immersive experiences and gaming, whereas the LG's higher-resolution screen could be preferable for productivity and media consumption with its unique aspect ratio and higher pixel density. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.2
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers better gaming and 3D performance due to its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate at 144 Hz, which are very important for smooth visuals and detail in fast-paced games. Conversely, the LG Ultra 16, while more portable, only has an integrated Vega 8 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60 Hz, making it less ideal for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is well-suited for engineering and design due to its robust processor, significant RAM, capable dedicated GPU from Nvidia, and a large, high-quality display that aids precision work but might hinder portability. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16, with a capable AMD processor, ample RAM, and integrated Vega graphics, also has a high-resolution display, lighter build for better portability, and operates silently, though it may not handle graphics-intensive tasks as efficiently as the Lenovo.
Content Creation
7.2
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for content creation, though the LG Ultra 16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.2
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a larger screen and higher resolution, which is advantageous for general use and detail-oriented work in engineering, coupled with adequate brightness and panel type that ensure clear and sharp images. Its screen specifications, however, lack the high refresh rate crucial for smooth graphics in Gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, the LG Ultra 16 has a moderate screen size and resolution that provide passable clarity for both general use and professional tasks, but still falls short in providing the vibrant color gamut and high refresh rate needed for color-critical engineering work and fluid gaming experiences.
Battery
4.5 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
$1,200
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a price of $1,200 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Software Development
7.0
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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 Legion 5 17" and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 5 17" | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.57 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.41" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | 4 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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Sebastian Bade | February 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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