For general use with a focus on portability and longer battery life, the LG Ultra 16 is more suitable because it's lighter and offers almost four times more battery life. However, the MSI Vector GP76 is a better fit for those requiring high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering tasks. The MSI model also has a higher quality keyboard, stronger build, and more suitable for intensive gaming, but it's heavier and far less portable with a shorter battery life. Keep in mind that the MSI comes at a higher price, and the LG is more budget-friendly. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Good portability
Excellent battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 16's fair gaming and 3D capabilities are due to its integrated Vega 8 graphics in the AMD Ryzen CPU and lower screen refresh rate, while the MSI Vector GP76 excels with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and faster rendering for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
270.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the LG Ultra 16's screen provides satisfactory clarity and brightness for everyday tasks but may not stand out in terms of sharpness or color, while the MSI Vector GP76 offers a more vivid and detailed display that enhances viewing and productivity. In engineering and design, the ability of the MSI Vector GP76 to portray a wider range of colors is crucial for precision, which may be limited on the LG Ultra 16. The MSI's lower refresh rate impacts its suitability for 3D applications, where smooth motion is key, despite both having decent resolution and panel quality; thus, neither is ideal for high-end Gaming or 3D work where this is crucial.
Battery
17.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 16 has 17 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 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
17.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The LG Ultra 16 has good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG Ultra 16 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The LG Ultra 16 offers better portability and significantly longer battery life, accompanied by a CPU and RAM configuration suitable for everyday tasks, a high-quality screen, and silent operation which makes it good for general use. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76 comes with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a dedicated graphics card, making it very good for heavier tasks; however, this also results in lower portability due to its larger size and weight, and shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good 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
7.5/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 and LG Ultra 16 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.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the LG Ultra 16 and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
Get a great deal on the LG Ultra 16 or the MSI Vector GP76
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.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
97,695
Recommendations made
21,168
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.