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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Ultra 16 offers a large screen, ample battery life, and is quite lightweight, making it suitable for general use, but it's less portable due to its size. It also has a number pad and a fanless design for silent operation. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it ideal for on-the-go use. Its display offers more vibrant colors and higher contrast, which might be better for creative tasks. However, the MSI has a less powerful GPU compared to the LG, which could be a consideration for 3D tasks or gaming. Both laptops have the same storage and RAM, are in a similar price range, and can handle general use and engineering software effectively; your choice should hinge on the importance of portability, screen size, and color requirements for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
270.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The LG Ultra 16 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for software development, while the MSI Prestige 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a sharp, bright display for your general computing tasks like browsing and watching videos, the MSI Prestige 14, with its high-resolution panel and brightness, offers a better experience than the LG Ultra 16. For engineering and design, where precise color representation matter, the MSI's coverage of professional color gamuts ensures more accurate colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, although they can still be serviceable for casual gaming and less demanding 3D work.
Battery
17.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The LG Ultra 16 has 17 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The MSI Prestige 14 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
270.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The LG Ultra 16 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for general use.
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.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Ultra 16 is fair for gaming and 3D largely because its integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU aligns with moderate game and graphic performance, but the 60Hz IPS display may not be ideal for fast-paced games where higher screen refresh rates are beneficial. Similarly, the MSI Prestige 14's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics offer respectable performance for casual gaming and 3D applications, but like the LG, it also has a 60Hz IPS screen, which limits the smoothness in visuals that gamers typically seek. Both systems will handle games and 3D content adequately but aren't optimized for high-end gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The LG Ultra 16 is suitable for engineering and design because it boasts a high-quality screen and a capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU with integrated graphics, which is important for graphical tasks, yet it is slightly heavier and bulkier compared to the MSI Prestige 14 that also fits engineering and design use with a solid Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics, higher screen pixel density, and is also more portable making it easier to carry around. Both laptops offer 16GB of RAM, essential for demanding software, but the MSI Prestige has a higher color coverage which can be crucial for design accuracy, though the LG Ultra's larger screen provides a more expansive workspace.
Content Creation
7.7
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and MSI Prestige 14 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
7.5
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 16 and MSI Prestige 14 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.
Cost
$1,000
$1,040
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG Ultra 16 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
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How the LG Ultra 16 and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 16 | MSI Prestige 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,040 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.63 lbs | 2.84 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 53.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 270 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
MSI Prestige 14
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Collin Probst | September 2022
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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