LG LG gram +view 17" QHD+ Portable Monitor Review

The LG gram +view 17" is one of the lightest portable monitors you can buy, scoring in the 99th percentile for compactness at just 780g. You get a sharp 2560x1600 16:10 IPS panel with good color, but it's held back by a basic 60Hz refresh rate and a premium $457 price tag. Buy it for the weight, not the features.

The LG gram +view 17" is a portable monitor that's all about one thing: being incredibly portable. At 780 grams and ranking in the 99th percentile for compactness, it's one of the lightest 17-inch screens you can buy. That's the headline. You get a 2560 x 1600 IPS panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which gives you more vertical space than your typical 16:9 screen, and it connects via two USB-C ports or a mini HDMI. The price is around $457, which puts it squarely in the premium portable monitor bracket. You're paying for that LG gram name and the featherweight build, not for a feature-packed powerhouse.

Let's be clear: performance here is about the display quality, not refresh rates. This is a 60Hz panel, which lands it in the 21st percentile for performance in our database. That's fine for work, terrible for gaming. Where it shines is in color and connectivity. The 350-nit brightness and 99% DCI-P3 coverage put it in the 84th percentile for color, so it's decently vibrant for creative work on the go. The dual USB-C ports and mini HDMI give it a 93rd percentile connectivity score, meaning you can plug it into almost anything without needing a dongle jungle. The 1200:1 contrast ratio is solid for an IPS panel, but don't expect OLED-level blacks.

At $457, the value proposition is narrow. You're not getting the best display specs for the money—you can find higher refresh rates or brighter panels at this price. What you are buying is the LG gram brand and that exceptional 99th percentile portability. If shaving every gram from your bag is your top priority, this monitor has a unique appeal. If you care more about features or raw performance per dollar, there are better values out there.

Compared to other portable monitors, the gram +view's killer feature is its weight. A typical 17-inch portable monitor might weigh over 1kg. Against its own sibling, the 16-inch gram +view, you're getting more screen real estate for a minimal weight penalty. When you look at competitors like the Asus ZenScreen or portable gaming monitors, the trade-off is clear: those offer higher refresh rates (like 144Hz) or touchscreens but are heavier and often thicker. The Samsung Odyssey or MSI gaming monitors aren't even in the same category—they're desktop beasts. The gram +view is for the minimalist traveler who values lightness above all else.

Gamers should look elsewhere immediately—that 21st percentile performance score is a dealbreaker. Also skip it if you need advanced features like a touchscreen, built-in battery, or high refresh rate, as it scores poorly (31st percentile) there. If your main goal is getting the most features or the brightest screen for your $457, there are more capable portable monitors that sacrifice a bit of weight for a lot more utility.

We recommend the LG gram +view 17" if your #1 criteria for a portable monitor is weight. Its 99th percentile compactness score is legit. For anyone who needs a true second screen for work on the road and hates heavy bags, this is a great, if expensive, solution. The good color coverage and simple connectivity are bonuses. We can't recommend it for gamers (that 21st percentile performance score says it all) or for anyone who wants a feature-rich stand or touch input. It's a specialized tool that does one thing exceptionally well.