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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is typically more expensive and focuses on performance with a higher-spec graphics card, making it suitable for 3D work, machine learning, and intensive engineering tasks. It also boasts a higher refresh rate screen which is advantageous for fast-motion usage such as gaming. However, this laptop is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which could hamper its portability. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 is less expensive and offers better battery life and a lighter build, enhancing its portability, except it uses integrated graphics, limiting its performance in demanding graphical tasks. The LG's screen also follows a taller 16:10 aspect ratio, which may be better for productivity and engineering use. Both laptops share the same RAM and storage capacity and offer suitable keyboards, but the Lenovo may be more noticeable for its gaming laptop appearance, whereas the LG has a more traditional, silent fanless operation suitable for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- 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
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.2
7.0/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications primarily because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, providing smoother visuals and better graphics performance. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 has an integrated Vega 8 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, which means it can handle gaming to a certain extent but not as effectively as the Lenovo LOQ 15.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo LOQ 15 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is better suited for engineering and design use due to its more powerful CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which are critical for hardware-intensive tasks and graphic design, while the LG Ultra 16, with its integrated AMD Ryzen 7 Vega 8 graphics, offers less graphical performance but greater portability and longer battery life, making it more suitable for users who need to work on the go.
Screen Quality
7.1
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 excels in providing vibrant colors and clear images due to its superior panel quality and higher resolution, making it suitable for both general use and precision tasks like engineering and design. However, its lower refresh rate limits its ability to deliver smooth visuals necessary for high-paced gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 offers decent screen quality with fair color representation and brightness, striking a balance that is adequate for everyday activities and professional work but falls short for the more demanding needs of gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
6.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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
$1,179
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has a price of $1,179 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 with its robust AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics caters well to general use with competent performance and several hours of battery life, but weighs more, making it less portable than the LG Ultra 16, which offers similar performance with its AMD Ryzen processor, better battery life for extended useaway from power outlets and is much lighter, enhancing portability. Both have high-quality IPS screens and ample RAM; however, the LG's higher-resolution display and 16:10 aspect ratio may provide a better viewing experience for productivity tasks, while the Lenovo's screen has a higher brightness and refresh rate that could benefit media consumption and smoother visuals.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
9.1/10
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 LOQ 15 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
7.5
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 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 LOQ 15 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 LOQ 15 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,179 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.28 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.42" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 6 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 | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 1080p | 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 | 3 | 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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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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