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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Ultra 13, with its lower price and lightweight design, is suited for everyday use and mobility, offering solid performance for tasks like office work, web browsing, and media consumption. However, if your work involves advanced 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering simulations and you want top-tier performance in these areas alongside a premium build, the Razer Blade 17, despite its higher price and reduced portability due to larger size and weight, could be the superior choice. Keep in mind, the Razer Blade 17 will also have a shorter battery life compared to the LG Ultra 13. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 outshines the LG Ultra 13 for general use due to its higher-performing CPU and double the RAM, resulting in smoother multitasking and faster processing. While the Razer has superior screen quality with greater resolution and color accuracy, the LG Ultra 13 offers better portability and longer battery life, making it a wiser choice for those who prioritize mobility over raw power and display fidelity.
Gaming and AI
6.1
8.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its much more powerful Nvidia RTX graphics unit and higher screen refresh rate, which are critical for these tasks, versus the LG Ultra 13 that has integrated AMD graphics that are less suited for such demanding tasks and a standard refresh rate display. Additionally, the Razer has a higher-quality CPU and screen, with a significantly better resolution enhancing the gaming and visual experience, while the LG trades off performance for increased portability and longer battery life.
Engineering and Design
6.6
9.1
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 is better suited for engineering and design tasks as it harbors a more powerful Intel i9 processor, double the RAM, and a superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, along with a high-resolution screen that provides better color accuracy and contrast. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13, while fine for basic tasks, is limited by its AMD Ryzen 7 processor, less RAM, a less capable integrated GPU, and a lower resolution screen, although it is notably more portable and quieter, enhancing its convenience for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.2
8.5
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for content creation, while the LG Ultra 13 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
7.2
8.5
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the LG Ultra 13 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
6.9
8.6
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The LG Ultra 13's screen, with its resolution and panel type, offers clear and vibrant visuals suitable for everyday tasks and design work, where sharp detail and color accuracy are important. However, its lower refresh rate might make fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D applications less smooth. Conversely, the Razer Blade 17 provides the same high resolution and excellent color coverage for professional engineering and design but also suffers in gaming and 3D scenarios due to a refresh rate that doesn't match the demands of those high-motion environments.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The LG Ultra 13 has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the LG Ultra 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$529
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The LG Ultra 13 has a price of $529 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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How the LG Ultra 13 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 13 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.16 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.08" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.14" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
Shopping
LG Ultra 13
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CNET
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."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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