If portability and battery life are critical, the LG Ultra 16 stands out with its lightweight design and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use. For performance, especially in 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU has the edge. The Lenovo also brings a higher screen refresh rate and better color coverage, which could complement creative work. Both laptops have similar main processors and memory, but if you prioritize silent operation, the LG's fanless design provides a quieter experience, though this can affect thermal performance during intensive tasks. Both are similarly priced, so choose based on whether portability or power is more important for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a display panel that provides sharp images and bright colors suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, thanks to its high resolution and broad color coverage. However, because of its lower refresh rate, it's not ideal for gaming and 3D applications which require smoother motion that higher refresh rates provide. The LG Ultra 16, while offering decent resolution and brightness for everyday activities and sufficient color accuracy for some design tasks, doesn't excel in these areas nor provide the high refresh rates necessary for gaming and 3D modeling.
Battery
9.5 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
$591
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $591 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is equipped with a robust CPU and a dedicated GPU making it suitable for general use that may include some graphic-intensive tasks; its high-resolution display and solid build quality further enhance the user experience, but it has less battery life compared to alternatives.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
6.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, offers a better gaming and 3D experience compared to the LG Ultra 16, which relies on the integrated Vega 8 graphics in its AMD Ryzen CPU and has a lower screen refresh rate. However, the LG Ultra may have a slight edge in overall screen quality due to its higher resolution and other display attributes, despite having a screen refresh rate less suited for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.0/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics unit which, along with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS CPU and high-resolution, bright display, makes it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. Conversely, the LG Ultra 16's integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and AMD Ryzen 7 7730U CPU are less powerful for intensive tasks, but it is lighter and boasts a longer battery life, enhancing its portability for on-the-go professionals.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.7/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6/10
7.5/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and LG Ultra 16 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
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo Slim 7 16 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo Slim 7 16 or the LG Ultra 16
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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