LG gram Pro 17" Z90TR Black Review

It's the world's lightest 17-inch powerhouse, but it's also one of the least reliable laptops we track. That's a bad bet for $2100.

The LG gram Pro 17 is a laptop that tries to do everything, and it mostly succeeds. It's a 17-inch powerhouse that weighs less than a 3-pound dumbbell, which is frankly ridiculous. The one thing to know is this: it's the lightest big-screen laptop you can buy, and it packs specs that would make most gaming rigs jealous. But that incredible lightness comes with a trade-off you need to know about.

The surprise here isn't the performance, which is strong across the board. The Intel Ultra 9 CPU and RTX 5050 GPU are well above average, making this a legit machine for creative work and gaming. The real shock is the reliability score, which sits in the bottom 10th percentile. In our database, that's a red flag. It means, despite the military-grade durability claims, these laptops have a higher rate of issues reported by owners than almost anything else we track. The performance is impressive, but you might be gambling on its longevity.

Worth it? Only if portability is your absolute top priority. For $2100, you get leading portability and strong performance, but you're accepting a laptop with a track record of reliability issues. If you need a reliable workstation that will last years, this isn't the best investment.

If you want a reliable, powerful 17-inch machine, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is a better bet. It'll be heavier, but it likely won't break. For creators who prioritize screen quality and reliability over weight, the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch with an M4 Max is a no-brainer, though you lose the big screen. The ASUS ProArt PX13 is a fascinating alternative if you want a killer OLED screen and Copilot+ AI in a more compact form, but with a less powerful GPU.

If you're looking for a dependable daily driver for work or creative projects, this isn't it. Go get a MacBook Pro or a Lenovo Legion instead. This laptop is only for the person who absolutely, desperately needs a massive screen and will sacrifice everything, including potential longevity, for the lightest possible weight.

We can't recommend this laptop without a serious warning. It's a technical marvel of lightness and power, but the poor reliability ranking is a deal-breaker for most people. Buying this feels like choosing a featherweight champion with a known injury history. For the same money, you can get machines that are just as powerful and far more dependable.