LG Thin LG 15.6" gram Multi-Touch Laptop Review
The LG gram 15 is incredibly light and surprisingly powerful, but its reliability score is a major red flag and it can't game at all.
The 30-Second Version
It's the lightest 15-inch laptop with a heavyweight CPU. Buy it to work anywhere, but skip it if you game or need perfect reliability.
Overview
The LG gram 15 is a paradox. It's one of the lightest 15-inch laptops you can buy, but it's packing a surprisingly powerful 16-core Intel chip. The one thing you need to know is this: it's a fantastic travel laptop for work, but it's absolutely not a gaming machine. Our database shows it's a standout for developers and students, but its gaming score is dead last.
Performance
The surprise here is the CPU. That Intel Ultra 7 255H is a 16-core beast, and it scores well above average in our tests. It's ready to handle demanding apps and AI workloads, which is impressive for a laptop this thin. The integrated Arc graphics are solid, but they're middle of the pack. You'll get decent performance for photo editing or light video work, but don't expect to play anything modern.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ram (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong cpu (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong storage (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average reliability (8th percentile) 8th
The Word on the Street
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Cores | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Arc Graphics |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Connectivity
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.8 lbs |
| Battery | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Value & Pricing
Prices range from $1340 to $1600. At the lower end, it's a decent deal for the specs. At $1600, you're paying a premium for the lightweight design. If you need that ultra-portability, it's worth it. If weight isn't your top priority, there are better values.
vs Competition
Against an Apple MacBook Pro, you're trading macOS and insane battery life for Windows, a touchscreen, and a much lower price. The gram wins on portability. Against something like the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, you're choosing between a featherweight workhorse and a heavyweight gaming beast. The gram can't game, but the Legion can't fly. The ASUS ProArt is a closer match: similar CPU power but with a much better OLED screen and a dedicated GPU, though it'll be heavier.
| Spec | LG Thin LG 15.6" gram Multi-Touch Laptop | Apple MacBook Pro Apple 14" MacBook Pro (M5, Silver) | ASUS ROG Flow ASUS 13.4" Republic of Gamers Flow Z13 2-in-1 | Lenovo Legion Lenovo 16" Legion Pro 7i Gaming Laptop | MSI Vector MSI 16" Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop | Microsoft Surface Laptop Microsoft 13.8" Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC (7th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Apple M5 | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 4096 | 1024 | 2048 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1200 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 13.4" 2560x1600 | 16" 2560x1600 | 16" 2560x1600 | 13.8" 2304x1536 |
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple (10-Core) | AMD Radeon 8060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | Qualcomm X1 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| Battery (Wh) | 72 | 72 | 70 | 99 | 90 | 54 |
Common Questions
Q: Can I game on this?
No, not really. Our tests put its gaming performance in the bottom tier. It's for work, not play.
Q: How's the battery life?
Very good. The 72Wh battery and efficient Intel Evo design get most users 6-10 hours, which is impressive for a Windows laptop.
Q: Is the screen good?
It's fine, but not great. The 1920x1200 resolution is sharp enough, but the 60Hz refresh rate feels standard. It's a touchscreen, which is a nice bonus.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a reliable desktop replacement or a gaming laptop, this isn't it. The reliability data is bad, and the GPU can't handle games. Go get a Lenovo Legion or a MacBook Pro instead.
Verdict
We recommend this if you're a mobile professional, student, or developer who needs a full-sized screen but hates carrying weight. The CPU power and storage are great. But if you care about screen refresh rate, need to connect multiple external monitors, or want to play games, you should look elsewhere. The reliability score is a red flag we can't ignore.