LG Thin LG 14" gram Laptop Review
The LG gram 14 is all about being light, but its average screen and high price make it a niche pick. Here's who should buy it, and who should look elsewhere.
Overview
The LG gram 14 is the laptop you buy when you don't want to think about your laptop. It's so light you'll forget it's in your bag, and the battery will last you a full workday without a second thought. The one thing to know? This is a pure productivity machine for people who live on the go. It's not here to wow you with a fancy screen or play games. It's here to get your work done and then get out of the way.
Performance
The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is solid for everyday tasks, landing in the 76th percentile for CPU power. It'll handle your browser tabs, office apps, and video calls without a hiccup. The real surprise is the integrated Intel Arc graphics. At the 59th percentile, it's not for gaming, but it's surprisingly capable for light photo editing or even some older titles on low settings. Just don't expect to run Cyberpunk on this thing.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ram (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong compact (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong port (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong cpu (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average reliability (8th percentile) 8th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
| Cores | 14 |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Arc Graphics |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 350 nits |
Connectivity
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.1 kg / 2.5 lbs |
| Battery | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Value & Pricing
At $929, it's a tough sell. You're paying a premium for the ultra-light magnesium alloy body and the massive battery. If portability is your absolute top priority and you're okay with average screen quality, it's worth it. If you can live with a slightly heavier laptop, you can get a lot more for your money elsewhere.
vs Competition
The most direct competitor is the ASUS Zenbook Duo. It's a bit heavier, but you get dual screens for multitasking, often for a similar price. If you're in the Apple ecosystem, the base MacBook Air M3 is a no-brainer. It's lighter, has a better screen, way better battery life, and the chip runs circles around this Intel CPU. For Windows users who want a great all-rounder, the Lenovo Yoga or HP Spectre x360 often offer better screens and build quality for less.
Verdict
This is a very specific tool for a specific person. If you are a student, consultant, or frequent traveler who values weight above all else and your work is strictly in a browser and Office apps, the LG gram 14 makes sense. For literally anyone else who wants a better screen, more power, or just a better overall value, look at a MacBook Air, a Lenovo Yoga, or even last year's model of this laptop on sale.