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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers a balance between performance and portability, especially suited for business purposes, with firsthand features like a backlit keyboard with white lighting, fingerprint reader, facial recognition, and high color accuracy on its screen. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 shines in battery life, making it ideal for extended use without charging, although it's heavier and has a fanless design that may limit performance to prevent overheating. Both have similar storage and memory capacities, and neither is intended for intensive gaming, but if you're looking for longer unplugged usage, the LG might be the better option, while the Lenovo could edge out in business-related functionalities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
6.2
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
379.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a higher resolution and brightness that makes it suitable for general use and precise tasks in engineering and design, as it provides clearer images and more accurate colors within its good range of color gamuts. The LG Ultra 16, while having fair screen quality, may not offer as vivid colors or sharpness due to its moderate resolution and brightness, but it still delivers a sufficient quality for day-to-day tasks and some design work. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates which are not ideal for 3D applications where smoother motion and quicker screen updates are crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
379.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a dedicated GPU, the AMD Radeon 680M, which typically offers better performance for gaming and 3D applications compared to the integrated Vega 8 graphics found in the LG Ultra 16, yet both are considered fair for these tasks due to limitations like their 60Hz screen refresh rate which could dampen the gaming experience. While the ThinkPad Z13 has a somewhat better screen quality, with higher brightness and color coverage, these factors only somewhat compensate for when gaming and running 3D applications, where the GPU and screen refresh rate are more critical.
Engineering and Design
7.3
7.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Radeon GPU, is well-suited for engineering and design thanks to its capable processor and superior integrated graphics, alongside high-quality screen parameters like color coverage and brightness. In contrast, while the LG Ultra 16 also boasts a competitive AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Vega graphics, it offers a larger screen with a quieter operating noise and a significantly longer battery life, though with lower screen color fidelity and brightness.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and LG Ultra 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
7.7
7.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
Cost
$1,000
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a price of $1,000 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.78 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.59" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51.5 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 379 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 9.1/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 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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Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
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Brian Westover | September 2022
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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