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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Ultra 13, being lighter and smaller with a 13.3-inch screen, is more portable than the LG Ultra 16 which has a 16-inch screen and is heavier, affecting its portability. The LG Ultra 16 offers a larger screen, higher resolution, and longer battery life, making it more suitable for tasks that benefit from a larger display and less frequent charging, although at a generally higher price. Both have the same amount of RAM and similar CPUs, but the LG Ultra 16 has a more recent processor which might provide better performance. Consider the LG Ultra 13 if you prioritize portability and lower cost, or the LG Ultra 16 for better screen real estate, longer battery usage, and slightly improved processing power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use, though the LG Ultra 16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.9
6.2
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the LG Ultra 13's higher resolution and brighter display provide a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience than the LG Ultra 16, making it more suitable for activities like browsing and watching videos. In engineering and design, the LG Ultra 13 again edges out with better color accuracy, essential for precision work that demands true-to-life color representation. However, neither is ideal for gaming and 3D purposes, as they lack high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion rendering, though their resolution and panel types offer decent clarity and viewing angles for less demanding visual tasks.
Battery
10.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 13 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
2.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The LG Ultra 13 has 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
$529
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG Ultra 13 has a price of $529 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
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 LG Ultra 16 and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Ultra 13 and LG Ultra 16 are both fair choices for gaming and 3D applications largely due to their integrated GPUs, which are decent but not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs, and their 60Hz screen refresh rates, which are standard for general use but not ideal for high-end gaming where higher refresh rates are preferred. Additionally, while both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, these factors are overshadowed by the more critical GPU and refresh rate limitations when it comes to gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.0
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 16 to be good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 13 is considered fair for engineering and design use due to its older AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processor and Vega 7 graphics, which are less powerful than the more recent AMD Ryzen 7 7730U processor and Vega 8 graphics in the LG Ultra 16, making the latter good for such tasks. While both have the same amount of RAM, which is crucial for multitasking, the LG Ultra 16's superior CPU and GPU and a slightly better screen resolution contribute to its higher suitability for engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.2
7.7
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 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
7.2
7.5
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 and LG Ultra 13 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 LG Ultra 13 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 13 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.16 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.08" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.14" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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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