LG gram 16" 16Z90TL-G 2024

The LG gram 16Z90TL-G is a 1.20kg miracle with a killer screen and endless storage, but its reliability is so bad it's practically a coin toss. Skip it unless you like living dangerously with your laptop warranty.

The LG gram 16Z90TL-G nails the impossible: a 16-inch laptop that feels like it's made of air. At 1.20kg, it's the kind of device you toss in a tote bag and forget it's there, until you need a big, beautiful 2560x1600 screen to get real work done. But there's a catch, and it's a doozy: reliability. Our data shows it's one of the worst performers for customer satisfaction, and that 0/5 user rating with 14 reviews isn't a typo. If you get a good one, you'll love the featherweight chassis and snappy Core Ultra 7 processor. If not, well, you'll be looking at an expensive paperweight.

What surprised us is how well this thing handles everyday multitasking for such a slim machine. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V chugs along nicely, landing in the 66th percentile for laptops, and the Arc integrated graphics are... fine, if you stick to spreadsheets, streaming, and light photo work. Gaming is a hard no, though. The 19/100 gaming score isn't just bad, it's 'please don't' territory. The real shocker isn't the speed, it's the storage. A 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD at the 94th percentile means you'll never, ever run out of room for your project files and cat videos. Battery life also delivers; multiple users we've seen mention it goes way past expectations.

At the $1,397 end of the spectrum, this is a tempting ultrabook if you're a road warrior who values screen real estate and storage above all else. But the price spread is bonkers. Some retailers are asking over $307,000, which is either a placeholder for a small country's GDP or a warehouse error. Stick to the lower-priced listings and you'll get a lot of laptop per pound, just be ready for the gamble on long-term durability.

Stack it against the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro, and the LG fights back with more storage and a lighter body, while the Samsung typically offers a better OLED panel and stronger reliability scores. The Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro is a different beast entirely: it's heavier and more expensive, but its performance and build quality are in another league. If you're cross-shopping, the LG wins only if weight is your sole obsession and you're allergic to the Mac's ecosystem. For everyone else, the Samsung is the safer slim pick.

If you're looking for a reliable workhorse or even a hint of gaming power, this isn't it. Go snag an ASUS ROG Flow if you want portable gaming, or a MacBook Pro if you want something that won't ghost you after six months. The gram is for die-hard lightness chasers only.

We have a hard time recommending the LG gram 16Z90TL-G over competitors, despite its stellar screen and zero-gravity feel. The reliability nightmare and laughable gaming chops drag it down hard. If you must have the lightest big-screen laptop on Earth and you're fine rolling the dice, buy from a seller with a generous return policy. Otherwise, go get the Galaxy Book5 Pro and save yourself the headache.