LG’s Gram computers have managed to carve out a niche in the market thanks to their extreme lightness. These ultrabooks offer an excellent technical set in a body made of magnesium alloy that allows it to weigh only 1 kg. However, more demanding tasks may be a bit short. That is why the Korean manufacturer has launched the new LG Ultra, a series of computers specially designed with creators and designers in mind.
The new LG Ultra laptops offer a similar design to the Gram range, but with higher performance. They incorporate an NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics card, a high-resolution 16:10 IPS screen, and a battery life of up to 16 hours. It features 10th-generation Intel processors, up to 16 GB of RAM, and up to 1 TB of storage. Let’s take a look at everything the new LG Ultra offers.
LG Ultra Datasheet
| LG 15U70N | LG 17U70N | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 15.6-inch, IPS FHD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels), sRGB 96%, 16: 9 | 17-inch, IPS, WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600 pixels), sRGB 96%, 16:10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-10510U | Intel Core i7-10510U |
| Graphic card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 |
| RAM | 16 GB of RAM (DDR4 2666 Mhz) | 16 GB of RAM (DDR4 2666 Mhz) |
| Storage | 512 GB (up to 1 TB with M.2 slot) | 512 GB (up to 1 TB with M.2 slot) |
| Battery | Up to 16 hours and 72Wh (9360mAh) of Lithium-Ion | Up to 16 hours and 72Wh (9360mAh) of Lithium-Ion |
| Camera | Not available | Not available |
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Connectivity | 2 x USB 3.1 2 x USB 2.0 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (Type C) with 18W fast charge 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ45 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack | 2 x USB 3.1 2 x USB 2.0 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (Type C) with 18W fast charge 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ45 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Dimensions | 362.2 x 246 x 19.9 mm | 381 x 274 x 19.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.89 kg | 1.99 kg |
| Color | Dark silver | Dark silver |
| Keyboard | Full keyboard (97 keys, with 3-row numeric keypad) and backlit with 2 lighting powers | Full keyboard (97 keys, with 3-row numeric keypad) and backlit with 2 lighting powers |
| Release date | From September 15 | Available |
| Price | $1,500 | $1,800 |
Laptops Designed for Users who need High-performance
LG’s new commitment is to offer high-performance laptops in a portable design with great autonomy. The new LG Ultra incorporates 10th-generation Intel i7 processors, specifically the Intel Core i7-10510U. Together with this processor, we have 16 GB of RAM (DDR4 Dual Channel at 2666 MHz) and 512 GB of SSD storage.
But the most interesting feature of the new LG Ultra is undoubtedly its graphics section. On the one hand by adding a graphics card focused on high-performance applications, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 and 1050, with 4 GB and 3 GB of dedicated VRAM respectively.
The LG Ultra is equipped with a high-resolution screen to take advantage of these graphics. The 15U70N has a 15.6-inch IPS panel with an FHD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. On the other hand, the 17U70N has a 17-inch screen with a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. This translates into twice as many pixels as a standard Full HD screen, offering higher-quality images. The panel format covers up to 96% sRGB and has a 16:10 aspect ratio.
The new models have a 72W (9,360 mAh) battery which, according to the manufacturer’s data, allows autonomy of up to 16 hours with only one charge cycle. On the other hand, the LG Ultra maintains a design similar to that of its Gram range siblings, with a chassis that this time is made of aluminum but has surpassed strict military durability criteria MIL-STD-810G of the United States.
In terms of connectivity, the new LG Ultra has 3 USB 3.1 ports and one USB-C 3.1 gen2 port for charging devices, transferring files, and displaying content through a single port. They also have a high-precision touchpad and a backlit keyboard with two brightness settings.
Price and Availability
The new LG Ultra will soon be on the market. The LG 17U70N is already available at an official price of $1700. As for the LG 15U70N, it will be available from September 15 with an official price of $1,500.
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