LG LG 16" gram Pro Laptop Review
The LG gram Pro 16 offers a breathtaking OLED screen in an incredibly light package, but our data shows LG's reliability is a major weak spot. Is it worth the risk?
The 30-Second Version
A stunning OLED screen in a shockingly light body, hamstrung by LG's poor reliability scores. Buy it for the display and portability, not for peace of mind.
Overview
The LG gram Pro 16 is a paradox. It's a featherweight laptop that packs a heavyweight punch in specs, but it comes with a major asterisk. The one thing you need to know is this: you're buying it for the stunning OLED screen and the shockingly light 2.6-pound body, not for its long-term track record. It's a premium portable workstation that feels like it could blow away in a stiff breeze, in both good and bad ways.
Performance
The performance is a pleasant surprise. That Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is no slouch, landing in the top 20% of laptop CPUs we've tested. Paired with a massive 32GB of RAM, it chews through multitasking and creative apps without breaking a sweat. The real star is the 16-inch OLED display. It's one of the best screens on the market, with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and a buttery 120Hz refresh rate that makes everything look incredible. Just don't expect to game on it—the integrated Intel Arc graphics are strictly for basic tasks.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- The 16-inch OLED screen is absolutely gorgeous and a top-tier display. 93th
- At just 2.6 pounds, it's shockingly light for a 16-inch machine with these specs. 90th
- 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD are fantastic out-of-the-box configurations. 82th
- The Intel Core Ultra 7 processor provides strong, efficient performance for creative work. 79th
Cons
- LG's reliability scores in our database are abysmal, ranking in the bottom 10%. 7th
- Integrated graphics mean this is a non-starter for any kind of gaming or serious GPU work.
- The price can swing wildly by over $1,100 depending on the retailer.
- The build, while light, can feel a bit insubstantial compared to a MacBook Pro or Dell XPS.
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 | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 16" |
| Resolution | 2880 |
| Panel | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Connectivity
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs |
| Battery | 77 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Value & Pricing
Worth it? Only if you find it on sale. With prices ranging from $1,797 to over $2,900, the value proposition is all over the place. At the lower end, it's a compelling package. At nearly three grand, it's a hard sell against more reliable brands. Shop around aggressively.
vs Competition
Stack it up against two key rivals. The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) is its natural competitor: more powerful, with legendary battery life and build quality, but you're locked into macOS and paying a premium. The ASUS ProArt PX13 is the other interesting choice—it's a Copilot+ PC with an RTX 4050 for real GPU power, but you sacrifice screen size and that incredible gram lightness. The gram Pro wins on portability and screen beauty, but loses on reliability and graphics muscle.
| Spec | LG LG 16" gram Pro Laptop | Apple MacBook Pro Apple 14" MacBook Pro (M4 Max, Silver) | ASUS ProArt ASUS - ProArt PX13 13" 3K OLED Touch Screen Laptop - Copilot+ PC - AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 - 32GB Memory - RTX 4050 - 1TB SSD - Nano Black | Lenovo Legion Lenovo 16" Legion Pro 7i Gaming Laptop | MSI Creator MSI Creator M14 A13V A13VF-081US 14" 2.8K Laptop, | Microsoft Surface Laptop Microsoft 13.8" Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC (7th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7 13620H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 128 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 4096 | 1000 | 2048 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 16" 2880x1800 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 16" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 13.8" 2304x1536 |
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | Qualcomm X1 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business) | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Battery (Wh) | 77 | 72 | — | 99 | — | 54 |
Common Questions
Q: Can this laptop run games?
Not really. It has integrated Intel Arc graphics. You can play very old or extremely lightweight titles, but for any modern gaming, look elsewhere.
Q: Is the keyboard backlit with RGB colors?
Nope, it's a standard white backlight. It gets the job done for typing in the dark, but there's no rainbow light show here.
Q: How's the battery life?
With that OLED screen and a 77Wh battery, expect solid but not amazing life—probably 6-8 hours of real use. It's good for a Windows laptop, but don't expect MacBook-level endurance.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a reliable daily driver for the next five years or need to do any gaming or 3D rendering, this isn't it. Go get a MacBook Pro for reliability or an ASUS ProArt/ Lenovo Legion for graphics power instead.
Verdict
We have a cautious recommendation. If your top priorities are a breathtaking OLED display and the absolute lightest possible 16-inch laptop for coding, writing, or media consumption, and you find it for under $2,000, the gram Pro is a unique and compelling machine. Just go in with your eyes wide open about LG's spotty reliability history and have a good warranty handy.