LG gram +view 16MR70 16" Silver

The LG gram +view is a featherweight 16-inch portable monitor that nails portability and ease of use with a single USB-C connection. Its 99th percentile compact score is the real headline here, but the dim 350-nit screen and flimsy folio stand hold it back. Worth it if you find it under $250 and just need more screen on the go.

This panel is all about productivity, not gaming. The 60Hz refresh rate and 30ms response time are fine for documents, Slack, and web browsing, but they land in the 0th percentile for performance in our database. That's dead last for a reason. Color coverage hits 99% DCI-P3, which is solid and sits well above average, but it's a 6-bit+FRC panel, so gradients won't be as smooth as a true 8-bit or 10-bit screen. The 350 nits of brightness is enough for indoor use, but it's mediocre next to a modern MacBook or an OLED panel. It gets the job done, just don't expect it to wow you with HDR pop.

Stacked against the competition, the gram +view carves out a weird niche. It can't touch the gaming-focused ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG or the MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED on speed or contrast, but those are desktop-bound beasts. Against other portables, its 99th percentile compact score is the story. The Dell UltraSharp U3425WE is a better professional tool with a built-in hub, but it's a 34-inch ultrawide that lives on a desk. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 will destroy it in picture quality, but you're not throwing that in a backpack. This LG is for people who prioritize weight and size above all else.

Pricing is all over the place, ranging from $225 to $336 depending on the vendor. At the low end, it's a solid deal for a lightweight second screen with good color accuracy. At the high end, you're creeping into territory where you could grab a more feature-rich portable OLED. If you can snag it closer to $225, the value proposition is strong for road warriors who just need more pixels. Just know that the included folio stand is more of a stopgap than a real solution.

The LG gram +view is a 16-inch portable monitor built to slide right next to your laptop and give you more screen real estate. It's crazy light at 660 grams and uses a single USB-C cable for both power and video, so setup takes about five seconds. The 2560 x 1600 IPS panel gives you a crisp 16:10 aspect ratio, which means a little extra vertical space compared to a standard QHD screen. If you work on spreadsheets or code, you'll notice that extra height immediately.

If you need a bright, color-accurate screen for photo or video editing outdoors, look elsewhere. The 350-nit panel and 6-bit+FRC color depth will frustrate you. Gamers should also steer clear, the 30ms response time is a dealbreaker for anything faster than Solitaire.

The LG gram +view is a purpose-built tool for digital nomads and anyone who pairs it with an LG gram laptop. It's not a color-critical reference monitor, and it's absolutely not for gaming. But if you need a no-fuss second screen that weighs less than a paperback and sets up in seconds, it's one of the best options out there. Just budget for a better stand if the floppy magnetic folio drives you nuts.