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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is more expensive but offers high performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning, thanks to its more powerful processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics. It also has a higher resolution display, which can be beneficial for detailed work, but it comes at the cost of heavier weight, making it less portable. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 is considerably more affordable and much lighter, with a fanless design ensuring silent operation, which enhances portability and lends itself to general use or light engineering work. Its integrated AMD graphics are less powerful, and its screen has a lower resolution, which might not be ideal for graphic-intensive tasks, but it boasts a longer battery life. If your priority is portability and battery life for everyday usage, and you're on a tighter budget, the LG Ultra 16 is well-suited, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is tailored for performance-demanding professional use. 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 16
- Good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.2
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU which is better for gaming and 3D applications compared to the LG Ultra 16's integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the ThinkPad's better GPU and higher screen resolution provide superior performance and visual quality for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 16 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU, discrete Nvidia GPU, and a screen with excellent resolution, brightness, and color space coverage, which are crucial for intensive tasks and accurate visual work. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 offers a solid AMD CPU with integrated graphics and a good screen, albeit with lower brightness and color space coverage, making it suitable but less optimized for demanding design applications, while also offering advantages in portability and lower operating noise.
Content Creation
8.2
7.7
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16 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
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the LG Ultra 16 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
6.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 likely offers sharp visuals and vibrant colors with a high-resolution display that's bright enough for various lighting environments, making it excellent for general use and detailed engineering tasks that demand color accuracy. However, its lower refresh rate may not provide the smooth visuals desired for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. Meanwhile, the LG Ultra 16, while having adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and some professional work, may not cover the wide color gamuts required for precision in engineering and design, nor does it support the high refresh rates that enhance the gaming and 3D experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very 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
$1,449
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 features a powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, complemented by ample RAM, a high-resolution screen, and a strong build, though it is less portable with a shorter battery life. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 also has sufficient RAM but relies on an integrated GPU and offers a more moderate screen resolution, balanced by its lighter weight and longer battery life, positioning it as a more portable option with good general performance for everyday tasks.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 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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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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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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