LG gram 16" 16Z90TL-G 2024

The LG gram 16Z90TL-G is a 1.20kg miracle with a killer screen and endless storage, but its reliability is so bad it's practically a coin toss. Skip it unless you like living dangerously with your laptop warranty.

What surprised us is how well this thing handles everyday multitasking for such a slim machine. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V chugs along nicely, landing in the 66th percentile for laptops, and the Arc integrated graphics are... fine, if you stick to spreadsheets, streaming, and light photo work. Gaming is a hard no, though. The 19/100 gaming score isn't just bad, it's 'please don't' territory. The real shocker isn't the speed, it's the storage. A 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD at the 94th percentile means you'll never, ever run out of room for your project files and cat videos. Battery life also delivers; multiple users we've seen mention it goes way past expectations.

Stack it against the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro, and the LG fights back with more storage and a lighter body, while the Samsung typically offers a better OLED panel and stronger reliability scores. The Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro is a different beast entirely: it's heavier and more expensive, but its performance and build quality are in another league. If you're cross-shopping, the LG wins only if weight is your sole obsession and you're allergic to the Mac's ecosystem. For everyone else, the Samsung is the safer slim pick.

At the $1,397 end of the spectrum, this is a tempting ultrabook if you're a road warrior who values screen real estate and storage above all else. But the price spread is bonkers. Some retailers are asking over $307,000, which is either a placeholder for a small country's GDP or a warehouse error. Stick to the lower-priced listings and you'll get a lot of laptop per pound, just be ready for the gamble on long-term durability.

The LG gram 16Z90TL-G nails the impossible: a 16-inch laptop that feels like it's made of air. At 1.20kg, it's the kind of device you toss in a tote bag and forget it's there, until you need a big, beautiful 2560x1600 screen to get real work done. But there's a catch, and it's a doozy: reliability. Our data shows it's one of the worst performers for customer satisfaction, and that 0/5 user rating with 14 reviews isn't a typo. If you get a good one, you'll love the featherweight chassis and snappy Core Ultra 7 processor. If not, well, you'll be looking at an expensive paperweight.

If you're looking for a reliable workhorse or even a hint of gaming power, this isn't it. Go snag an ASUS ROG Flow if you want portable gaming, or a MacBook Pro if you want something that won't ghost you after six months. The gram is for die-hard lightness chasers only.

We have a hard time recommending the LG gram 16Z90TL-G over competitors, despite its stellar screen and zero-gravity feel. The reliability nightmare and laughable gaming chops drag it down hard. If you must have the lightest big-screen laptop on Earth and you're fine rolling the dice, buy from a seller with a generous return policy. Otherwise, go get the Galaxy Book5 Pro and save yourself the headache.