Made for entry-level professionals and students alike, LG has announced that its UltraPC laptops are here in Australia.
Available in two 16-inch models, the LG UltraPC further bolsters the company’s laptop range, including the premium Gram SuperSlim and Gram Style devices. Built using AMD hardware, LG’s more affordable laptops share similar internals, with the option of having more in-built storage and a more powerful CPU.
Separate from the Gram range, the UltraPCs aren’t as lightweight, coming in at nearly 1.5kg compared to the UltraSlim and Style’s svelte 998g form factor. In exchange, these portable PCs are far more affordable.
LG UltraPC laptop details and specifications
At a more affordable price, LG’s new laptops don’t use the same OLED display technology as seen in its Gram lineup. Here, you’ll get an IPS panel with a 1920 x 1200 resolution and a peak brightness of 300 nits. It’s perfectly fine for schoolwork and general admin-based tasks. The UltraPC also uses the same-sized 72Wh Lithium-Ion battery as the Gram Style, meaning you should get through a day unplugged without too much trouble.
On the inside is where a couple of differences stand out. The starting model (GAA53A) only comes with 256GB of SSD storage, while the next step up (GAA76A) includes 512GB. Considering most schools and workplaces use cloud-based systems, it’s not a big deal-breaker either way, unless you store large files locally.
It’s not until you look at the CPU that you see the other main difference between UltraPC variants. The cheaper model uses a six-core AMD Ryzen 7530U processor, while for $500 more you get an eight-core Ryzen 7 7730U. More CPU cores help with multitasking and render-intensive tasks like video editing. However, neither laptop houses a discrete graphics card, so while you could do some rendering tasks on them, you might want to look elsewhere if it’s your main focus.
| Model number | 16U70R-GAA53A | 16U70R-GAA76A |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1920 x 1200 resolution IPS anti-glare 300 nits peak brightness | 1920 x 1200 resolution IPS anti-glare 300 nits peak brightness |
| Processor | Ryzen 5 7530U (2.0 GHz, Boost up to 4.5 GHz), L3 Cache 16 MB – Hexa(6) Core | Ryzen 7 7730U (2.0 GHz, Boost up to 4.5 GHz), L3 Cache 16 MB – Octa(8) Core |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Memory | On-Board 16GB (LPDDR4x 4266 MHz), Dual channel | On-Board 16GB (LPDDR4x 4266 MHz), Dual channel |
| Storage | 256GB M.2(2280) Dual SSD slots (NVMe Gen3) | 512GB M.2(2280) Dual SSD slots (NVMe Gen3) |
| Ports | 2x USB-A 3.2 1x USB-C 3.2 MicroSD HDMI 2.0 Headphone jack | 2x USB-A 3.2 1x USB-C 3.2 MicroSD HDMI 2.0 Headphone jack |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.1 | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Battery | 72Wh Lithium-Ion | 72Wh Lithium-Ion |
| Price (RRP) | $1,499 | $1,999 |
| Warranty | One year | One year |
| Official website | LG Australia | LG Australia |
With prices starting at $1,499, the new LG UltraPC laptops are available to order via the company’s website and computer retailers.
