LG gram Pro 16" 16Z90TP-K.ADL6U1 Blue

The LG gram Pro 16 is impossibly light at 2.7 pounds and packs a stunning 16-inch 120Hz OLED display that's among the best we've seen. Its Core Ultra 7 CPU and 32GB of RAM chew through productivity tasks, but the integrated graphics mean gaming is a non-starter. Pricing around $2,000 puts it in a tough fight with more powerful but heavier rivals. Buy it for the unique combo of a big, beautiful screen and zero-burden portability, but get a warranty.

That Core Ultra 7 255H is no slouch. It lands in the 85th percentile for CPU performance, which puts it well above average and right in the mix with some much heavier, thicker laptops. For everyday productivity, code compilation, and even some light video editing, this thing flies. The 32GB of DDR5 RAM, sitting in the 82nd percentile, means you can keep a frankly irresponsible number of Chrome tabs open alongside Docker containers and Slack without breaking a sweat. The 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD is snappy and about average for this class, but it's plenty of space for most.

The integrated Intel Arc 140T graphics are where you feel the compromise. A 62nd percentile GPU score is solid for an integrated chip, and it'll handle 4K video playback and light photo work without issue. But it's the reason the gaming score is so low. You can play older titles or indie games at reduced settings, but modern AAA games are a no-go. The chassis also gets warm under sustained load, and the fans, while not loud, are definitely present. It's the price you pay for cramming this much power into something this thin.

The elephant in the room is the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max. That machine will absolutely demolish the gram Pro in any GPU-related task and has build quality in a different league. But it's also heavier and significantly more expensive. The LG's real fight is with the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14. That 14-inch powerhouse packs a discrete RTX GPU, making it a true portable gaming and creative workstation, but its screen is smaller and it weighs more. You're choosing between a big, featherlight productivity screen and a smaller, heavier, but far more graphically capable machine.

Then there's the MSI Prestige series, which also targets the thin-and-light creator market. The LG's OLED panel is a clear differentiator here, offering better contrast and color accuracy than most IPS panels in the Prestige line. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is another beast entirely, a desktop replacement that laughs at the gram Pro's gaming score, but you'll need a chiropractor if you carry it around daily. The LG gram Pro 16 isn't trying to beat those machines at their own game. It's for the person who values weight and screen quality above all else.

Pricing on this model is a bit of a rollercoaster. We're seeing it listed anywhere from around $1,997 to a frankly absurd $515,074 across different vendors. Obviously, ignore that half-million dollar listing, someone's having a laugh. The real street price seems to hover right around that two grand mark, which puts it in direct competition with some very capable machines. For the specs, especially that OLED panel and the 32GB of RAM, it's a fair price, but not a steal.

When you compare it to something like a MacBook Air 15, you're getting a higher resolution, faster refresh rate OLED screen and more RAM for a similar price. But you're giving up Apple's superior build quality and that M-series efficiency. Against a premium Windows ultrabook like the HP OMEN Transcend 14, the LG wins on sheer screen size and weight, but loses badly on GPU power. If you can snag it closer to the $1,997 end, it's a compelling package for the right person.

LG has been doing the impossibly light laptop thing for years, and the gram Pro 16Z90TP is their latest swing at it. We're talking 2.7 pounds for a full 16-inch machine. That's lighter than some 13-inch ultrabooks we've tested. The spec sheet reads like a productivity dream: a 16-core Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a gorgeous 2880x1800 OLED display running at 120Hz. On paper, this is the ultimate travel companion for anyone who stares at spreadsheets, code, or creative work all day and hates lugging a charger around.

But here's the thing about chasing ultralight. You make trade-offs. The gram Pro packs integrated Intel Arc graphics, not a discrete GPU, which immediately tells you this isn't a gaming rig. Our scoring backs that up. It's a stellar entertainment and developer machine, landing in the mid-70s, but gaming performance is a rough 21 out of 100. So who's this actually for? Someone who needs a big, beautiful screen and serious CPU muscle in a package that disappears in a backpack, and who doesn't plan on playing Cyberpunk during their lunch break.

The display is the real star here. Sitting in the 94th percentile of all laptops in our database, this OLED panel covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color space. That means colors pop like crazy, blacks are truly black, and the 120Hz refresh makes everything from scrolling documents to watching HDR content feel buttery smooth. If your work involves anything visual, from photo editing to just appreciating a well-designed slide deck, this screen is a treat.

Gamers and serious creative pros should look elsewhere, no question. The integrated graphics are a dealbreaker for 3D rendering, heavy video editing, and any modern gaming. You'd be paying a premium for portability you don't need if the machine can't run your software. Look at the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or a MacBook Pro with an M4 Pro chip instead. They weigh more but will actually do the work.

Also, if you're tough on your gear or just want a laptop that feels like a solid block of metal, the gram Pro might feel too delicate. That 9th percentile reliability score isn't just a number, it suggests a higher chance of issues down the line. For a worry-free experience with better build quality, a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon or a MacBook Air will give you more confidence, even if they can't match the LG's screen-to-weight ratio.

If you're a writer, a coder, a student, or a business traveler who lives in documents, web apps, and spreadsheets, and you want the biggest, best screen in the absolute lightest body possible, this is your laptop. The combination of that 16-inch OLED and the sub-three-pound weight is genuinely unique. You'll forget it's in your bag, and then you'll open it up and be wowed by the display every single time. For pure productivity and media consumption on the go, it's a joy.

But if your workflow touches 3D modeling, video rendering with heavy effects, or any modern gaming, you need to look elsewhere. The integrated graphics are a hard stop for those tasks. And that 9th percentile reliability score gives us serious pause. We'd strongly recommend factoring in an extended warranty if you go this route. For the same money, a slightly heavier machine with a discrete GPU will be far more versatile, even if it doesn't feel like magic when you pick it up.