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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo V15 could be your choice if you're looking for an affordable option that meets standard computing needs. Although the Lenovo has a larger 15.6-inch display, it's heavier and has lower screen quality with a TN panel, which can offer poorer viewing angles compared to the LG Ultra 13's IPS panel. The LG Ultra, despite being slightly more expensive, offers better portability with a lighter and thinner design, and the higher-quality IPS display makes it a superior choice for those who prioritize a better viewing experience and portability. The LG also has a more powerful Ryzen 7 processor compared to the Ryzen 5 in the Lenovo, giving the LG Ultra an edge in performance tasks. If battery life is a concern, the LG Ultra may have an advantage with its larger battery capacity. Ultimately, if you are willing to invest a bit more for enhanced portability, display quality, and performance, the LG Ultra 13 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 13.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.4
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo V15's screen may be less sharp and less bright, which can make everything from reading text to viewing images less satisfying for all users, while the LG Ultra 13 likely has a sharper, brighter display, enhancing visibility and detail crucial for general use. However, the LG Ultra's good screen quality benefits engineering and design as well due to its likely better color accuracy and range, which are essential for precise visual work. Yet for gaming and 3D tasks, the LG Ultra falls short due to a potentially lower refresh rate, which can result in less fluid motion compared to screens with higher refresh rates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 has 10 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$579
$529
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo V15 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo V15, with its larger screen and generous storage, caters to those needing more space for multitasking and data, but it is less portable and offers a lower-quality TN display compared to the LG Ultra 13's IPS screen. Conversely, the LG Ultra 13 boasts a more powerful CPU, superior screen quality, and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use, yet it comes with less storage capacity and might be less suitable for data-heavy tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo V15 and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo V15, with a modest GPU, may handle some gaming and 3D tasks but may not provide the smoothest experience due to its limited screen refresh rate; similarly, the LG Ultra 13, while having a decent CPU and screen quality for day-to-day tasks, would also struggle with demanding gaming and 3D applications due to the same GPU and refresh rate constraints.
Engineering and Design
6.3
6.6
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 13 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Lenovo V15's less advanced TN screen and Ryzen 5 processor make it just fair for engineering and design, whereas the LG Ultra 13's superior IPS display and slightly more powerful Ryzen 7 CPU make it fair for these tasks as well; however, the Ultra 13's lighter weight and smaller screen size benefit portability but offer less workspace which is essential for engineering and design. Both laptops have decent RAM and GPUs, but their middling screen qualities and processing power limit their effectiveness for intensive engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.3
7.2
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo V15 and LG Ultra 13 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
7.1
7.2
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 13 and Lenovo V15 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.
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How the Lenovo V15 and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo V15 | LG Ultra 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$579 | $529 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 2.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 12.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 8.14" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 231 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo V15
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
LG Ultra 13
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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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