LG Gram 16T90P-K.AAG7U1 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Green

A stunningly light 16-inch 2-in-1 with a killer screen, but the 2021 CPU and shaky reliability make it a tough sell at full price. Buy it for the portability, not the performance.

The i5-1135G7 with Iris Xe graphics handles everyday tasks fine, but our database puts its CPU in the 33rd percentile and gaming at a brutal 15.4 out of 100. That's not a typo. The 16GB of RAM helps with multitasking, and the 512GB NVMe SSD keeps things snappy, but don't expect to edit 4K video or play anything beyond indie titles. The screen, though, is a standout at the 85th percentile, and that DCI-P3 99% coverage makes colors pop for creative work.

Against the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max, this LG gets absolutely demolished in performance, but that's also a machine costing several times more. The real comparison is against other thin-and-light 2-in-1s like the HP OMEN Transcend 14 or even a Surface Laptop. The LG wins on weight and screen quality, but loses on CPU power and reliability. If you need a convertible for notes and media, the Gram makes sense. If you need any real horsepower, look elsewhere.

Without a current price, it's hard to judge, but the original $1499 Black Friday price feels steep for a 2021 CPU. If you can find this under $900, it's a decent deal for the screen and portability alone. At full retail, you're paying a premium for the lightweight chassis and getting outdated internals in return.

The LG Gram 16T90P is a featherweight 2-in-1 that nails the basics: a gorgeous 16-inch 2560x1600 touchscreen, all-day battery claims, and a body so light you'll forget it's in your bag. At 1.50kg, this thing is absurdly portable for a 16-inch convertible. But here's the catch: that Intel Core i5-1135G7 is a 2021 chip, and it shows. This is a productivity and media machine, not a powerhouse.

If you need any real processing power for video editing, gaming, or heavy multitasking, this isn't it. Go get a MacBook Air M3 or a Lenovo Legion instead. The Gram is for people who prioritize weight and screen quality above all else.

The LG Gram 16T90P is a niche product that does its niche well: ultra-portable 2-in-1 with a beautiful screen. But the weak CPU, poor reliability scores, and reported touchscreen quirks make it hard to recommend at full price. If portability and screen quality are your top priorities and you can find a deal, go for it. Otherwise, there are better all-rounders out there.