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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Ultra 13, with its lower price and lightweight design, excels in portability and has decent general-use performance, making it suitable for everyday tasks and travel. However, its performance for 3D or machine learning tasks, as well as engineering, is less robust compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360. The Samsung sports a high-quality OLED touchscreen, larger storage, and a more powerful processor, which translates into better performance for intensive tasks and entertainment experiences, but it is slightly heavier and costs more. For a blend of performance and display quality, especially if you value touch capabilities, the Samsung could be a better choice, whereas for portable, cost-effective computing, the LG may suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
The LG Ultra 13 is equipped with a capable AMD processor and solid RAM, along with a good battery life and superior portability, making it ideal for general use. In contrast, although heavier, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 features a better screen, more storage, and the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible, as well as a newer Intel processor, catering to those who value flexibility and performance in varied environments.
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.6
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 13, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega 7 GPU, offers moderate power suited for lighter engineering tasks and basic design work, coupled with an IPS screen that provides good color reproduction and decent brightness. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 brings a more robust package for engineering and design with its newer Intel i7 CPU, more capable Iris Xe graphics, and an OLED touchscreen that boasts higher color accuracy and brightness, making it more suitable for intensive tasks and detailed work.
Content Creation
7.2
7.8
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for content creation, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.9
7.7
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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 good screen quality for general use and engineering comes from its adequate resolution and brightness, but it lacks the wider color gamuts needed for high-end design precision. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 boasts a very good screen for these tasks due to its superior color accuracy and better brightness, enhancing visibility and detail work. Both fall short for gaming and 3D applications owing to their lower refresh rates, which can't deliver the smooth visuals demanded by these use cases, despite their decent resolution and panel type.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$529
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG Ultra 13 has a price of $529 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Ultra 13 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen integrated GPU and an IPS display with a standard refresh rate, providing a fair gaming performance, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360's Intel Iris Xe graphics and OLED touchscreen offer a similar level of gaming capability, enhanced by better screen quality despite the same refresh rate.
Software Development
7.2
7.7
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 13 has 10 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and LG Ultra 13 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $1,299 | ||
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'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.16 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.08" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.14" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Adam Speight | July 2023
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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