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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is a higher-performing laptop for intensive engineering tasks or 3D and machine learning, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 stands out with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, but it's larger, heavier, and more expensive. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13 offers good general performance at a lower price and is much more portable, making it suitable for everyday tasks and on-the-go use; however, it's not as powerful for demanding applications and comes with less storage. Both have solid battery life for typical use. Consider your primary use and whether mobility or performance is more important for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.2
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a robust CPU and plenty of RAM for efficient multitasking, a high-quality screen with excellent color coverage and brightness for a visually rich experience, and capacitive components that support demanding tasks, yet it's heavier and less portable. Conversely, the LG Ultra 13 is extremely lightweight for enhanced portability and offers similar RAM and a decent CPU for everyday tasks, along with a solid battery life, but it compromises on storage capacity and screen resolution, which might affect the experience during high-end visual tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.1
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a dedicated Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, which is more powerful for gaming and 3D applications than the integrated Vega 7 graphics in the LG Ultra 13's AMD Ryzen 7 CPU. Moreover, while both laptops have the same screen refresh rate of 60Hz, the ThinkPad P16's higher screen resolution and better GPU contribute to a more vivid gaming and 3D experience than what the LG Ultra 13 can provide.
Engineering and Design
8.3
6.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is equipped with a high-end Intel processor and Nvidia professional GPU suitable for demanding engineering software, alongside a high-resolution screen perfect for precise design work, but all this comes at the cost of portability due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13, while light and highly portable, has a mid-range AMD processor and integrated graphics which are fair for less demanding tasks and has a lower resolution screen, which might not be ideal for detailed engineering and design scenarios.
Content Creation
8.2
7.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for content creation, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
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
8.4
7.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.2
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing between the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the LG Ultra 13 for general use, the ThinkPad's higher resolution and brighter display offer clearer and more vibrant visuals. For engineering and design, the ThinkPad again stands out with a broader color gamut coverage, ensuring more precise color reproduction essential for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short, as neither is designed with high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes.
Portability
Poor
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the LG Ultra 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,449
$529
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 has 10 hours of battery life.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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