LG's new gram laptops are now available, though you'll have to wait for the 2-in-1s
The clamshell LG gram laptops are available starting today, but you'll have to wait until March for the convertibles.
What you need to know
- Several new LG gram laptops are available starting today.
- The gram 17, gram 16, and gram 14 are available today, while the convertible gram laptops will arrive in mid-March.
- The lg gram 14 starts at $999.
The majority of LG's refreshed lineup of gram laptops is now available for order. LG announced five new gram laptops at CES 2021, including the gram 17, gram 16, gram 14, gram 2-in-1 16, and gram 2-in-1 14. All of the traditional clamshell gram laptops are available starting today. You'll have to wait until March for the 2-in-1 versions.
The laptops stick with the gram's theme of being thin and light. The gram 14 comes in at just 999g (2.2 lbs), which explains its name. Even the heaviest new gram, the gram 16 2-in-1, only weighs 1,480g (3.26 lbs).
The most affordable new gram laptop is the gram 14, which starts at $1,000. If you get the largest gram available, the gram 17, and opt for an Intel Core i7 processor and 2TB of storage, it'll cost you $2,000.
Category | LG gram 17 | LG gram 16 | LG gram 14 |
---|---|---|---|
Processor | 11th Gen Intel Core | 11th Gen Intel Core | 11th Gen Intel Core |
RAM | 8GB, 16GB LPDDR4x | 8GB, 16GB LPDDR4x | 8GB, 16GB LPDDR4x |
Graphics | Intel Iris XeIntel UHD | Intel Iris XeIntel UHD | Intel Iris XeIntel UHD |
Storage | Dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots | Dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots | Dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots |
Display | 17 inches2560x160016:10 aspect ratioIPS, 99% DCI-P3 | 16 inches2560x160016:10 aspect ratioIPS, 99% DCI-P3 | 14 inches1920x120016:10 aspect ratioIPS, 99% DCI-P3 |
Ports | Two Thunderbolt 4Two USB-A 3.2HDMImicroSD reader3.5mm audio | Two Thunderbolt 4Two USB-A 3.2HDMImicroSD reader3.5mm audio | Two Thunderbolt 4Two USB-A 3.2HDMImicroSD reader3.5mm audio |
Audio | DTS:X Ultra | DTS:X Ultra | DTS:X Ultra |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Security | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Battery | 80Wh | 80Wh | 72Wh |
Dimensions | 14.97 x 10.24 x 0.70 inches(380.2mm x 260.1mm x 17.8mm) | 14.01 x 9.58 x 0.66 inches(355.9mm x 243.4mm x 16.8mm) | 12.34 x 8.47 x 0.66 inches(313.4mm x 215.2mm x 16.8mm) |
Weight | 2.98 pounds (1.35kg) | 2.62 pounds (1.19kg) | 2.2 pounds (999g) |
Color | WhiteSilverBlack | WhiteSilverBlack | WhiteSilverBlack |
Price | From $1,800 | From $1,300 | From $1,000 |
The new gram laptops run on 11th Gen Intel Core processors that are Intel Evo verified. They also feature options with Intel Iris Xe graphics.
The laptops also have a taller 16:10 aspect ratio. Previously, the gram 17 was the only gram laptop with this option.
Light as a feather
The refreshed LG gram laptops are thin, light, and feature Intel's 11th Gen processors. They all also have displays with 16:10 aspect ratios.
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