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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value portability and a higher quality screen, the LG Ultra 13 is a solid option, particularly if you're interested in general use and don't require intensive performance features. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is more suitable if you need a number pad and desire a laptop that can better handle engineering tasks and intensive gaming, although it is less portable compared to the LG Ultra 13. Consider your primary activities and whether mobility or performance takes precedence to make your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is well-suited for general use with its high-quality CPU and RAM, a vivid and high-resolution screen, and considerable battery life, making it reliable for varied tasks. The lighter LG Ultra 13, although it has less storage and slightly lower screen quality, excels in portability and has a long battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go usage while handling everyday tasks effectively.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.1
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16, equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a high refresh rate screen, offers better potential for fair gaming and 3D performance compared to the LG Ultra 13, which only has integrated AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Vega 7 graphics and a typical 60Hz screen. However, the LG Ultra 13 may exhibit better battery life due to its less power-hungry components, making it more suitable for users prioritizing portability and longer use on a single charge over gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.6
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, which offer enhanced processing and graphical performance critical for intensive tasks, coupled with a high-quality screen. In contrast, the LG Ultra 13, while highly portable and equipped with an AMD Ryzen CPU with integrated graphics suitable for less demanding applications, lacks the same level of performance and screen quality, thus being fair for engineering and design use.
Screen Quality
8.3
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 shines due to its higher resolution and brighter display, making text crisp and colors pop for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design work, the Lenovo's wider color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color representation which is critical for tasks that demand color precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Lenovo falls short as it lacks the high refresh rate that is crucial for smooth motion, giving the LG Ultra 13 no edge either as it too has a lower refresh rate not ideal for these uses.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,440
$529
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.6
7.2
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6
7.2
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Slim 7 16 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim 7 16 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,440 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.6 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo Slim 7 16
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PCMag
Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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