The LG Gram line of thin and light laptops is getting a 2022 refresh with six new models featuring 12th-gen Intel Core processors and screen sizes ranging from 14 to 16 inches.
The most compact is the new LG Gram 14 notebook which weighs just 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) and measures 16.9mm (0.66 inches) thick, while the biggest and heaviest model is the new LG Gram 17, which still has a starting weight of just 1.35kg (3 pounds) and which measures just 17.7mm (0.7 inches) thick.
All of the new laptops feature big batteries, support for up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM, dual PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs, stereo 1.5W speakers, and a set of ports that includes Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, audio, and microSD card readers. Larger models also have full-sized HDMI ports.
But there are a few differences between the models. Models with 16 or 17 inch displays feature higher-resolution screens and support for an optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 discrete GPU (which isn’t exactly a powerhouse, but which should offer at least a small performance boost over Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics).
LG also offers 2-in-1 convertible style versions of the LG Gram 14 and 16. These models feature touchscreen displays and 360-degree hinges that allow you to use the computer in laptop or tablet modes or something in between. These models also come with a Wacom AES 2.0 digital pen.
Here’s a run-down of key specs for the LG Gram 2022 lineup:
| 　 | LG Gram 17 (17Z90Q) | LG Gram 16 (16Z90Q) | LG Gram 15 (15Z90Q) | LG Gram 14 (14Z90Q) | LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (16T90Q) | LG Gram 14 2-in-1 (14T90Q) |
| Display Size | 17-inch | 16-inch | 15.6-inch | 14-inch | 16-inch | 14-inch |
| LCD | WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600) IPS | WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600) IPS | Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) | WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) IPS | WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600) Touch IPS Display, CorningGorilla Glass Victus | WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) Touch IPS Display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Brightness (Typ.) | 350 nits | 300 nits | ||||
| Weight | 1,350g (integrated graphics) 1,435g (discrete graphics | 1,199g (integrated graphics) 1,285g (discrete graphics) | 1,140g | 999g | 1,480g | 1,230g |
| Size | 378.8 x 258.8 x 17.7mm (14.91 x 10.18 x 0.70 inches) | 354.5 x 242.1 x 16.8mm (13.96 x 9.53 x 0.66 inches) | 356.1 x 222.9 x 17.4mm (14.02 x 8.78 x 0.69 inches) | 312 x 213.9 x 16.8mm (12.28 x 8.42 x 0.66 inches) | 356.6 x 248.3 x 16.9mm (14.04 x 9.78 x 0.67 inches) | 314 x 219.5 x 16.75mm (12.36 x 8.64 x 0.66 inches) |
| Battery | 80Wh – Internal GPU 90Wh – External GPU | 80Wh – Internal GPU 90Wh – External GPU | 80Wh | 72Wh | 80Wh | 72Wh |
| CPU | 12th Gen Intel Core™ Processor (Alder Lake) | |||||
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (i7, i5), Intel UHD Graphics (i3) *Option: NVIDIA RTX 2050 with 4GB (GDDR6) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (i7, i5), Intel UHD Graphics (i3) | ||||
| Memory | 8/16/32GB (LPDDR5-5200, Dual Channel) | |||||
| Storage | Dual SSD Slots (NVMe Gen 4) | |||||
| Speakers | Stereo Speaker (1.5Wx2), HD Audio with DTS X Ultra, AI Noise Cancelling | |||||
| Durability | MIL-STD-810G | |||||
| I/O Port* | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 x HDMI 1 x 3.5mm audio 1 x microSD Card | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 x 3.5mm audio 1 x microSD card | ||||
| Software | LG Glance by Mirametrix PCmover Professional | LG Glance by Mirametrix PCmover Professional Wacom Notes, Wacom Bamboo Paper | ||||
| Webcam | Full HD Webcam with IR Sensor | |||||
| Accessory | N/A | LG Stylus Pen (Wacom AES 2.0 & WGP) | ||||
LG had previously introduced the new LG Gram 16 and 17 in South Korea, but now the company notes that they’ll be joined by 14 and 15.6 inch variants when they launch in select markets in North America, Europe, and Asia during the second quarter of 2022.