The LG Gram (stylized LG gram) is a line of consumer-oriented high-end laptop computers manufactured by LG Electronics, designed to be lightweight.

Models The first Gram was released domestically in South Korea, called the 13Z940 and marketed as the LG Ultra PC Gram. It was made official in January 2014 and weighed only 980 grams. A 14-inch version (14Z950) was introduced at CES 2015. The 14 Gram proved popular in South Korea, exceeding 50,000 sales as of May 22.The Gram was announced internationally in September 2015 with two screen sizes available: 13.3" and 14". They were the first LG laptops to be released in the US. A 15.6" model was introduced during CES 2016. It was recognized as the lightest 15-inch laptop in the world.

During CES 2017, the 2017 edition of the Gram was introduced. During CES 2018, the 2018 edition of the Gram was introduced. During CES 2019, a larger 17" Gram alongside a 14" 2-in-1 Gram was introduced.

During CES 2021, a larger 16" Gram alongside a 16" 2-in-1 Gram was introduced.

In April 2022, the updated 2022 line-up of Gram was announced, which run on 12th generation Intel Core. Additionally, these come with the newer LPDDR5 type of RAM, and for the first time offer optional NVIDIA video cards for improved graphical performance.

The 2023 Gram models are upgraded to 13th generation Raptor Lake Intel Core processors and variable refresh rate displays.

In December 2023 and at CES 2024, LG announced the next generation Grams, with the new flagship being called the Gram Pro (in 16" and 17") and the convertible Gram Pro 2-in-1. The regular Gram line has also been upgraded.

Gram SuperSlim, Style, +View

The line was diversified with the LG Gram 2-in-1 in 2019. More 2-in-1 laptops in 14 and 16-inch versions were introduced in 2021.

At CES 2023, two new models of the Gram were introduced: Gram SuperSlim and Gram Style. The Gram SuperSlim was called the thinnest laptop at just 0.43 inches thick. The LG Gram Style meanwhile appears to change exterior color depending on angle and lighting. The LG Gram +View portable monitor was released in 2022. In August 2023, an updated Gram +View was announced.

Reception and marketing

LG's marketing of the Gram emphasizes its light weight. In 2016, no configuration weighted more than 980 grams.

Comparison of Gram models

Gram

Model20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025Z950Z960Z970Z980Z990Z90NZ90PZ90QZ90RZ90SZ90T Display13" 13.3”, (16:9), 165.63 ppi IPS LCD 13.3”, (16:9), 165.63 ppi IPS LCD -14" 14”, (16:9), 157.35 ppi IPS LCD 14”, (16:9), 157.35 ppi IPS LCD 14", 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 157.35 ppi IPS LCD14", 1920 x 1200 (16:10), 161.73 ppi IPS LCD15"15.6”, (16:9), 141.21 ppi IPS LCD 15.6", 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 141.21ppi IPS LCD15.6", 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 141.21ppi IPS LCD16"16", (16:10), 188.68 ppi IPS LCD17"17", 2560 x 1600 (16:10), 177.58 ppi IPS LCD 17" See entry for "LG Gram 17" (17Z90TL-H.AUB8U3). Paper copy consulted. ProcessorLower spec 2.2 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Broadwell (i5-5200U), up to 2.7 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache2.3 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Skylake (i5-6200U), up to 2.8 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Kaby Lake (i5-7200U), up to 3.1 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache1.6 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 Kaby Lake R (i5-8250U), up to 3.4 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache1.6 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 Whiskey Lake (i5-8265U), up to 3.9 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache1.2 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 Ice Lake (i5-1035G7), up to 3.7 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache2.4 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 Tiger Lake (i5-1135G7), up to 4.2 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache12 core (4P + 8E) Intel Core i5 Alder Lake (i5-1240P), P-core from 1.7 GHz up to 4.4 GHz, E-core from 1.2 GHz up to 3.3 GHz, 12 MB L3 cache12 core (4P + 8E) Intel Core i5 Raptor Lake (i5-1340P)Higher spec2.4 GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 Broadwell (i7-5500U), up to 3.0 GHz, 4 MB L3 cache2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 Skylake (i7-6500U), up to 3.1 GHz, 4 MB L3 cache2.7 GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 Kaby Lake (i7-7500U), up to 3.5 GHz, 4 MB L3 cache1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 Kaby Lake R (i7-8550U), up to 4.0 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 Whiskey Lake (i7-8565U), up to 4.6 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache1.3 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 Ice Lake (i7-1065G7), up to 3.9 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache2.8 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 Tiger Lake (i7-1165G7), up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB L3 cache12 core (4P + 8E) Intel Core i7 Alder Lake (i7-1260P), P-core from 2.1 GHz up to 4.7 GHz, E-core from 1.5 GHz up to 3.4 GHz, 18 MB L3 cache12 core (4P + 8E) Intel Core i7 Raptor Lake (i7-1360P)GraphicsStandard Intel HD Graphics 5500Intel HD Graphics 520Intel HD Graphics 620Intel Iris Plus GraphicsIntel Iris Xe GraphicsOptionNVIDIA RTX 2050 with 4 GB (GDDR6)NVIDIA RTX 3050 with 4 GB (GDDR6) Memory 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3L8 GB16 GB 2400 MHz DDR416 GB 3200 MHz DDR416 GB 4266 MHz LPDDR4X16 GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 or 32 GB 5200Mhz LPDDR5Storage 128 GB or 256 GB SSD256 GB or 512 GB SSD256 GB256 GB or 512 GB or 1 TB SSD512GB or 1TB or 2TB SSD ConnectivityWi-FiIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 (802.11 agn/ac 2x2)Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 (802.11ac 2x2)Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC AX201 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax 2x2)Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC AX211 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2x2)BluetoothBluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 4.1Bluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.1AudioVideo camera1.3 megapixelsHD 720pFHD 1080pBattery2 Cell, Lithium-Polymer, 4555mAh, 34.61 Wh2 Cell Lithium-Polymer, 6850mAh, 52.06 Wh4 cell lithium Ion, 7792mAh, 72Wh 4 cell lithium Ion, 7792mAh, 72Wh (14", 15.6") 2 cell lithium Ion, 10336mAh, 80Wh (17")2 cell lithium Ion, 7792mAh, 72Wh (14") 4 cell lithium Ion, 10336mAh, 80Wh (16", 17")2 cell lithium Ion, 7792mAh, 72Wh (14") 4 cell lithium Ion, 10336mAh, 80Wh (16", 17")

4 cell lithium Ion, 10336mAh, 90Wh (16", 17" with dedicated GPU)Battery life described as "up to 18.25 hours" and noted as "exceptional"Peripheral connections2x USB 3.01x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.02x USB 3.03x USB 3.03x USB-A 3.0, 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 33x USB-A 3.1, 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 31.x USB-A 3.2, 2x USB-C 4.01x USB-A 3.2 x 2x USB-C 4.01x SDXC MicroSD slot1x HDMI (Standard)1x HDMI (v2.0)1x 3.5mm headphone out1x Micro USB port with RJ45 gender, RJ45 Ethernet1x Type C USB port with RJ45 gender, RJ45 Ethernet1x DC-In1x DC-In via USB-C Weight13"2.16 lbs (0.98 kg)2.07 lbs (0.939 kg)2.13 lbs (0.965 kg)14"2.16 lbs (0.98 kg) 2.14 lbs (0.9971 kg)2.19 lbs (0.994 kg)2.19 lbs (0.995 kg)2.2 lbs (0.999 kg)2.2 lbs (0.999 kg) 2.2 lbs (0.999 kg)15"2.4 lbs (1.089 kg)2.40 lbs (1.090 kg)2.41 lbs (1.095 kg)2.41 lbs (1.095 kg)2.42 lbs (1.099 kg)2.54 lbs (1.152 kg)16"2.64 lbs (1.199 kg)17"2.95 lbs (1.340 kg)2.98 lbs (1.350 kg)2.98 lbs (1.350 kg) Dimensions (width × depth × height)13"11.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches / 30.22 x 21.33 x 1.27 cm12.1 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches / 30.7 x 21.08 x 1.52 cm12 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches / 30.5 x 21.08 x 1.52 cm14"12.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches / 32.51 x 22.6 x 1.27 cm12.7 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches / 32.26 x 21.08 x 1.52 cm12.7 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches / 32.26 x 21.08 x 1.52 cm12.7 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches / 32.26 x 21.08 x 1.78 cm12.7 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches / 32.26 x 21.08 x 1.78 cm12.34 x 8.47 x 0.66 inches / 31.34 x 21.51 x 1.68 cm12.28 x 8.42 x 0.66 inches / 31.20 x 21.39 x 1.68 cm15"14.08 x 8.99 x 0.66 inches / 35.76 x 22.83 x 1.67 cm14.1 x 9 x 0.6 inches / 35.81 x 22.86 x 1.52 cm14.1 x 9 x 0.7 inches / 35.81 x 22.86 x 1.78 cm14.1 x 9 x 0.7 inches / 35.81 x 22.86 x 1.78 cm14.1 x 9 x 0.7 inches / 35.81 x 22.86 x 1.78 cm14.02 x 8.78 x 0.69 inches / 35.61 x 22.29 x 1.74 cm16"14.01 x 9.58 x 0.66 inches / 35.59 x 24.33 x 1.68 cm13.96 x 9.53 x 0.66 inches / 35.45 x 24.21 x 1.68 cm17"15 x 10.3 x 0.7 inches / 38.1 x 26.16 x 1.78 cm15 x 10.3 x 0.7 inches / 38.1 x 26.16 x 1.78 cm14.97 x 10.24 x 0.7 inches / 38.02 x 26.01 x 1.78 cm14.91 x 10.18 x 0.7 inches / 37.88 x 25.88 x 1.77 cm

Gram Pro

ModelYear2024Model no.Z90SDisplay16"2560 x 1600 (16:10), IPS LCD17"2560 x 1600 (16:10), IPS LCDProcessorIntel Core Ultra Meteor LakeGraphicsMemoryUp to 32 GBStorageConnectivityWi-FiBluetooth

Gram 2-in-1

ModelYear20192020202120222023Model no.T990T90NT90PT90QT90RDisplay14"1920×1080 (16:9) IPS LCD1920x1200 (16:10), IPS LCD15"16"2560x1600 (16:10), IPS LCDProcessor2.8 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 Tiger Lake (i7-1165G7), up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB L3 cacheGraphicsMemory16 GB 3200 MHz DDR4StorageConnectivityWi-FiBluetooth

Gram Pro 2-in-1

ModelYear2024Model no.16T90SP Display16"WQXGA+ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Meteor LakeGraphicsMemoryUp to 32 GBStorageConnectivityWi-FiBluetooth

Gram SuperSlim and Style

ModelSeriesGram SuperSlimGram StyleYear2023Model no.Z90RTZ90RSDisplay14"2880x1800 (16:10) OLED15" (16:9) OLED16"3200 x 2000 (16:10) OLEDProcessorGraphicsMemoryStorageConnectivityWi-FiBluetooth

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