LG Gram Pro 16 (2026) Review: Ultra-Light OLED Windows 11 Laptop, Price and Spec Caveats

Here's what the machine actually is, which parts of the review hold up, and where the published specs contradict each other.

What LG built​

LG announced the 2026 gram lineup at CES in January and started U.S. sales on April 30. The lineup has four series: Gram Pro, Gram Pro 2-in-1, Gram and Gram Book. The main hardware change is Aerominum, a chassis material LG developed itself. LG's April announcement says it cuts chassis weight and improves rigidity and scratch resistance on select Gram Pro models. LG also says the Pro, Pro 2-in-1 and standard Gram meet MIL-STD-810H durability requirements, with a footnote that the testing was done under controlled conditions.

The Gram Pro 16 configuration TechRadar reviewed is the top Intel model:

• CPU: Intel Core Ultra X7 (Notebookcheck's review roundup identifies it as the Core Ultra X7 358H, an Intel Arc B390 integrated GPU based on the Panther Lake platform)
• Memory/storage: 32GB LPDDR5X, 1TB SSD
• Weight: TechRadar lists 2.64 lb (1.2 kg) for this model and 2.97 lb (1.35 kg) for the base model
• Thickness: about half an inch
• Ports: two USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1), two USB4 Type-C with Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery and DisplayPort, plus HDMI and a headphone jack
• Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
• Camera: FHD IR webcam with Windows Hello face recognition and dual mics

TechRadar counts about seven U.S. configurations. They mix Intel Core Ultra 7, AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 and Intel Core Ultra X7 processors with 16GB or 32GB of RAM and 512GB to 2TB of storage. AMD models use the 16Z95U designation.

Section summary: This is a sub-3-pound 16-inch Copilot+ PC with a new chassis material. Performance depends heavily on which configuration you buy.

The spec sheet doesn't agree with itself​

Anyone planning to buy one should check the exact SKU, because the published details conflict in three places.

1. The display. TechRadar's spec table says the review unit has a "2560x1800 non-touch IPS" panel. That resolution is unusual, and TechRadar's own Total War: Warhammer III benchmark lists a run at 2880x1800. LG's January announcement describes the Gram Pro 16 with a 16-inch 2,880 x 1,800 OLED display. Independent spec databases agree for this configuration: LaptopMedia lists the Core Ultra X7 358H model with Intel Arc B390 · 16.0″, 2.8K (2880 x 1800), 120 Hz, OLED, and Notebookcheck says the device includes 32 GB of memory, M.2 PCIe storage, and a 2880 x 1800 OLED display in a 16:10 format. LaptopMedia also lists a separate 16Z90U variant with an X7 chip and a WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS screen, so both panel types exist. The top-tier X7 model most likely ships with the 2.8K OLED, and TechRadar's "IPS" label is probably a transcription error. Check the listing before you pay.

2. The price. TechRadar's pricing section says U.S. models start at $2,699.99, but its own spec table lists a base price of $1,399.99. LaptopMedia's series listing shows Intel Core Ultra 7 355 LG gram Pro 16 · $1649.99, which suggests entry models cost well under $2,699. At the top, Gizmodo says its X7/32GB/1TB review unit costs an obscene $3,499—and it doesn't even come with discrete graphics, which matches TechRadar's $3,499.99 maximum. LG's April launch material listed one AMD 16-inch Gram Pro SKU (16Z95U-G.AU82U1) at $2,399.99. LG prices move often, so no single "starting at" figure is reliable.

3. Battery life. TechRadar's benchmark list shows a PCMark 10 battery result of 15:34:02, but the body text says the office-use test took "almost 17 hours." Either figure is excellent for a 16-inch laptop. They are still different numbers, and it isn't clear which is correct.

Section summary: Confirm the panel type, resolution and price for the exact SKU in your cart. Treat the review's spec table with some caution.

Performance: good for integrated graphics, but not a gaming laptop​

TechRadar reports these results for the X7/Arc B390 unit:

The review says it could work and then play Starfield, South of Midnight or Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at reduced settings. It also admits that as a gaming machine the laptop "just barely clears the bar." Its most eye-catching claim is that the Arc B390 is surprisingly on par with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050.

That comparison depends on the game and settings, and Gizmodo's review is less generous. It found that on 3DMark Steel Nomad the Gram Pro's B390 ran at half the speed of the MSI Crosshair's RTX 5060 GPU. It also found that the XPS 16 with the same GPU scored 2.7% better. Gizmodo still gives the chip credit, saying the B390 pulls its weight on lightweight, demanding tasks, but adds when a laptop costs $3,500, you deserve more. Its headline calls the laptop "An Expensive Disappointment."

Notebookcheck's roundup lands in between: reviewers call it powerful, light, and well equipped, but its high price prevents an unconditional recommendation.

In practice, integrated graphics have improved a lot, and a 1.2 kg 16-inch laptop that runs Cyberpunk at 50 fps (1080p, ray tracing off) is a real achievement. If gaming is a main reason for spending $3,500, though, a laptop with a discrete RTX 5060 costs less and runs games much faster. The Gram Pro 16 makes sense for someone who needs portability first and wants to game occasionally.

Section summary: Performance is strong for integrated graphics. It is not a discrete-GPU laptop, and at the top price it faces strong competition.

Design and everyday use​

TechRadar's hands-on notes point to some practical trade-offs:

• Keyboard: It's full size, but travel is shallow. The reviewer felt the keys bottom out on every press and didn't enjoy long typing sessions.
• Touchpad: It's large and handles Windows gestures well, but it's sensitive enough to pick up accidental palm contact.
• Chassis: The reviewer says Aerominum "feels like plastic but is a little tougher," with a bit of flex in the bottom panel near the vents. LG's marketing describes it as a brushed metallic finish.
• Port placement: Both USB-C ports, which are the only charging ports, sit on the same side. With the short included cable, the reviewer ended up with trip hazards while charging.
• Webcam and audio: Video is clear with some grain in low light. Auto framing, eye contact and background effects are available, but there is no physical privacy shutter. The speakers are clear with little bass.

Section summary: The laptop is very portable. The shallow keyboard and same-side charging ports are what you give up for that thin profile.

Windows 11, Copilot+ and LG's software​

LG's U.S. product page lists the X7 SKU as a Windows 11 Home Copilot+ PC. LG says the Gram Pro supports Copilot+ features in Windows 11, including real-time translation and summarization, and notes that some Copilot+ features arrive through updates on schedules that vary by device and region.

LG adds several apps of its own:

• My Gram: tuning for mics, speakers, fan and battery, plus automatic screen-off when you walk away.
• Gram Chat: an on-device assistant built on LG's EXAONE 3.5 small language model, plus a cloud mode that can connect to calendar and email. LG's footnote matters here: Gram Chat Cloud AI is free on select models for only the first year after registration and may require a paid subscription after that.
• Gram Link: file transfer, screen mirroring and notification sync across Android, iOS, Windows and LG webOS TVs and monitors. The app has to be installed on each device.

TechRadar's unit also came with a McAfee trial. The reviewer called it bloatware with "constant pop-ups" and said it was a hassle to uninstall. The review doesn't say whether every retail configuration includes it. On any new Windows 11 laptop, you can check Settings > Apps > Installed apps and remove trials you don't want. Make sure Microsoft Defender is protecting the machine once the third-party suite is gone.

For driver updates, use LG's support page for your exact SKU rather than generic model-family downloads. LG posted updated Windows 11 wireless and USB LAN drivers for this SKU on August 27, 2026.

Battery life​

LG claims up to 27 hours of video playback, measured with 1080p video, wireless off, 150-nit brightness and default settings. TechRadar skipped LG's AI battery mode and got roughly 15.5 to 17 hours in PCMark 10's office test (the review reports both figures). The reviewer also used it unplugged for several days at a time and played games without draining it within an hour or two. The 77Wh battery is one of the main reasons this laptop stands out.

Who should buy it?​

The comparison TechRadar suggests is useful. Samsung's Galaxy Book6 Ultra ($2,449.99) has an RTX 5060 but heavier heat output. Dell's 2026 XPS 16 costs about the same and has an OLED screen, but it weighs roughly a pound more and has fewer ports.

Buy the Gram Pro 16 if:

• You carry your laptop all day and want a 16-inch screen at about 1.2 kg
• Long unplugged battery life matters more to you than peak GPU performance
• You'll use the USB-A and HDMI ports and don't want to carry dongles

Look elsewhere if:

• Gaming or GPU rendering is your main workload, since a discrete RTX 5060 costs less and runs much faster
• You type all day and want deeper key travel
• You're on a budget. A lower-tier Gram Pro 16 or last year's model may give you most of the portability for much less money.

I'd call it a very good 16-inch laptop with a steep price rather than "the ultimate" one. Before you buy, check the listing for the exact CPU, GPU, panel type and price.