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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 offers superior performance with more storage and memory, an OLED screen, and a robust build, making it well-suited for intensive engineering tasks and general use. However, it is significantly heavier and more expensive, which can be a drawback for those who prioritize portability and budget. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16 is much more portable and budget-friendly, with a long battery life for general use and sufficient capabilities for less demanding engineering work. If high-end performance and display quality are less critical, and cost and ease of carrying are key considerations, the LG Ultra 16 is a compelling option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
393.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, with its high resolution OLED screen, substantial RAM, and robust CPU, is highly suitable for general use due to high performance and screen quality, albeit with lower portability and battery life; whereas the LG Ultra 16 offers better portability and longer battery life with a decent IPS display and sufficient processing power for everyday tasks, but it compromises on screen resolution and color accuracy, making it still good for general use but not as optimal as the ThinkPad for tasks requiring sharp and color-accurate visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, ample 32GB of RAM, dedicated AMD RX 6500M GPU, and high-quality OLED screen with superior color accuracy and contrast. While the LG Ultra 16 is also suitable for these tasks with a capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics, its smaller RAM, lower screen resolution, and inferior screen quality compared to the Z16 make it less optimal, though it offers better portability and silent operation due to its fanless design.
Content Creation
8.5
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
8.2
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
8.5
6.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
393.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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 Z16 likely has a high-resolution display with great brightness and a panel type that renders sharp images for everyday tasks, while also covering wider color gamuts critical for engineering and design which demand color accuracy. The LG Ultra 16, with a fair screen quality, offers enough brightness and resolution for general tasks and basic design work, but may not support the broad color gamuts professionals require. For gaming and 3D, where both the ThinkPad Z16 and LG Ultra 16 fall short, it implies they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios, although their resolution and panel types are adequate but not optimized for these uses.
Battery
7.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 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
8.0
6.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
$1,120
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a price of $1,120 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.2
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its dedicated AMD RX 6500M GPU, which is more powerful than the integrated Vega 8 graphics found in the LG Ultra 16. While both laptops have equal screen refresh rates, the ThinkPad's higher GPU power and screen quality, characterized by an OLED panel and a higher resolution, enhance visual gaming and 3D experiences compared to the LG Ultra's IPS display and lower resolution.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 both have good portability.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,120 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.27 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.95" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 393 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 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 | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
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Matthew S. Smith | September 2022
"Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z16 tries has some success in its effort to tweak the ThinkPad formula. The laptop is attractive, yet still tame, and material quality is on par with the best Windows competition. I also like the smooth, responsive haptic touchpad and the wide range of modern connectivity. Yet the Z16 doesn’t fix ThinkPad’s typical weakness: value. Starting around $1,550, and more typically near $1,700, the Z16 finds itself facing alternatives that have better performance or an improved display for the same price, or less."
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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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