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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you prioritize savings and need a machine that's easier to carry around for everyday tasks, go for the LG Ultra. However, for demanding activities like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the higher-priced MSI Titan will serve you better despite its bulk and possibly shorter battery life. Keep in mind that the MSI's larger size may also mean a bigger screen which is beneficial for immersive experiences and detailed work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Good portability
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
270.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The LG Ultra 16, with its lighter build and longer battery life, offers ease of portability and convenience for daily tasks, making it a solid choice for general use. The MSI Titan 18 HX, despite being less portable, provides a more powerful CPU and additional RAM which, along with superior screen quality, makes it better suited for more demanding applications and multitasking, thus excelling in general use scenarios where performance is a priority.
Gaming and AI
6.2
9.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 16, with a decent GPU and adequate screen refresh rate, handles gaming and 3D applications satisfactorily, but it may not be the top choice for more demanding tasks. Meanwhile, the MSI Titan 18 HX, boasting a high-end GPU and superior screen refresh rate, alongside a robust CPU and exceptional screen quality, excels in offering an immersive and fluid gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
7.0
9.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The LG Ultra 16 offers a solid CPU, sufficient RAM, and a high-quality screen which are very important for engineering tasks, but the MSI Titan 18 HX stands out with a superior CPU, more RAM, and a more powerful GPU, delivering exceptional performance for demanding engineering and design tasks. While both have good keyboards and displays, the larger size and heavier weight of the MSI Titan might make it less portable than the LG Ultra, but for those prioritizing top-tier power over convenience, the MSI Titan is a better match.
Content Creation
7.7
9.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for content creation, while the LG Ultra 16 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
7.5
8.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for software development, while the LG Ultra 16 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
6.2
9.2
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
270.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The LG Ultra 16 offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks such as browsing and office work, but its color range might not cover the broader gamuts needed for precise engineering and design tasks. The MSI Titan 18 HX excels with high resolution and superior color accuracy, making it ideal for professionals who require true-to-life colors for engineering or graphic design. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D modeling due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and an immersive experience in fast-paced or visually intensive applications.
Battery
17.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 16 has 17 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The LG Ultra 16 has good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The MSI Titan 18 HX has very 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
$1,000
$4,949
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The LG Ultra 16 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,949.
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How the LG Ultra 16 and the MSI Titan 18 HX compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 16 | MSI Titan 18 HX |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $4,949 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.63 lbs | 7.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 12.08" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 128 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 4096 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 270 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
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 Titan 18 HX
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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
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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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