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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Gram 16 is a better fit for those who need a more color-accurate screen, with a higher price than the LG Ultra 16. For those prioritizing battery life over screen precision and seeking a more affordable option, the LG Ultra 16 with greater storage capacity makes sense. The LG Ultra 16 could serve well for general use and the LG Gram 16 might be preferable for tasks where color accuracy is key. Both models should offer silent operation, but keep in mind that the LG Gram 16 is slightly lighter, enhancing portability. Neither is designed for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- The LG Ultra 16 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 16.
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
6.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The LG Gram 16 likely offers a higher resolution and brightness, which makes it more appealing for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work where clarity and visibility are crucial. For engineering and design, the LG Gram 16's superior color gamut coverage enables more accurate color reproduction, a key factor in tasks requiring precise color matching. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is critical, the LG Gram 16 falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which can result in less smooth visuals compared to screens specifically optimized for these uses.
Battery
15.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
Very Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,450
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 16 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for general use.
The LG Gram 16 offers a high-resolution screen, a powerful Intel i7 CPU, and a long battery life in a remarkably lightweight package, making it well-suited for users who prioritize portability and screen quality for everyday tasks. In comparison, the LG Ultra 16 provides more storage and a similarly capable AMD Ryzen CPU, while also delivering excellent battery life and a good screen, albeit with lower resolution, catering to those who need more on-device storage and strong performance for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 16's fair gaming and 3D capabilities are due to its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate. Neither laptop is specialized for gaming, which often requires dedicated GPUs and higher refresh rates, but both can handle lighter gaming and 3D applications reasonably well thanks to their capable CPUs and sufficient screen resolutions.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 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
7.9
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Gram 16 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.
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 16 to have 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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How the LG Gram 16 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 16 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,450 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.64 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.96" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | 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 | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 | 2 | 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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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
LG Ultra 16
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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 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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