Hands-On with the New LG Gram: A High-Value Ultrabook Powered by AMD Ryzen AI

LG's Gram lineup has always been defined by its ultralight design, and the latest model keeps that tradition alive while pushing into a more accessible price range. This 16-inch laptop powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 7 processor doubles down on extreme portability, while delivering meaningful answers on AI features, port selection, and battery life.

Core Specs: Lightweight Without Compromise

This Gram is built around the AMD Ryzen AI 7 processor paired with Radeon integrated graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. The display is a 16-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) IPS panel with touch input — a feature you don't often see on ultrabooks.

The most eye-catching spec is the weight. LG officially quotes around four pounds, but the spec sheet lists just 3.96 lbs (approximately 1.8 kg). For a 16-inch laptop, that's genuinely rare. Picking it up feels almost like holding a frisbee — the Titan Black colorway is understated and fingerprint-resistant, and the footprint is roughly comparable to an Xbox One.

What makes this even more impressive is that such a slim chassis still houses a large battery. LG claims up to 26 hours of battery life — enough, as one reviewer put it, to fly to Tokyo without ever reaching for a charger. Combining this level of portability with all-day battery life is the machine's strongest selling point.

WUXGA (1920×1200) adds 120 vertical pixels compared to the more common 1920×1080 (FHD), shifting the aspect ratio from 16:9 to 16:10. This format has made a comeback on laptops in recent years because it fits roughly 10% more content when viewing documents, web pages, or code — reducing how often you need to scroll. On a 16-inch display, WUXGA delivers around 142 PPI: not as sharp as 2K or 4K, but well within the range of clarity for everyday productivity tasks, and easier on integrated GPUs, which helps preserve battery life.

Display and Ports: The Details That Matter

The most satisfying aspect of this IPS display is its anti-glare treatment. During an in-person demo with bright overhead lighting, reflections on the screen were nearly invisible — the matte coating does a great job of keeping glare under control. Viewing angles are solid as well, and the touch input adds a surprisingly smooth layer of interaction.

Port selection is one of this machine's biggest advantages over the competition. A full-size HDMI port means you can connect to a projector or monitor without a dongle. Add in dual Thunderbolt-enabled Type-C ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and two USB-A ports on the opposite side, and you get the kind of "everything you need" configuration that tends to get cut from other ultrabooks.

There are also dual SSD slots, so you can expand storage down the road and extend the machine's useful life. The keyboard has a low-travel feel, the palm rest shows minimal flex, and keystrokes are fairly quiet.

Dual AI Experience: Local and Cloud Combined

For a product launching in 2026, AI is a given. This Gram is a Copilot+ PC, and LG is leaning into what they call a "dual AI" approach.

First is Gram Chat local AI, which runs on-device and can process and filter content based on documents and files stored locally on your system. Second is Gram Chat Cloud AI, powered by OpenAI, with an interface that feels familiar to anyone who's used OpenAI's products before. Handling privacy-sensitive content locally while offloading general queries to the cloud is a practical approach that reflects where AI PCs are heading.

Also updated is LG Gram Link, which enables seamless file sharing between the Gram and Android or iOS devices, faster large-file transfers, and even display extension. A notable new addition is WebOS support — if you own an LG TV, Gram Link enables native file sharing, screen mirroring, and display extension between your laptop and your TV, monitor, or projector. This is LG's move to connect its own ecosystem — computers, TVs, and monitors, all made in-house.

Copilot+ PC is a hardware certification standard introduced by Microsoft in 2024, requiring a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU) capable of at least 40 TOPS (trillion operations per second). Devices that meet this standard unlock a suite of local AI features including real-time transcription, image generation, and Recall (a screen history feature) — with the key benefits being offline capability, lower latency, and better privacy. The XDNA-architecture NPU built into the AMD Ryzen AI 7 series is designed specifically to meet this standard. It's worth noting that many Copilot+ PC AI features are still rolling out gradually, and availability may vary by region and OS version.

Light Gaming Is on the Table

This machine isn't positioned as a gaming laptop, but real-world testing shows it can handle casual gaming just fine. The Radeon integrated graphics in the Ryzen AI 7 are capable enough to run team-based games without breaking a sweat, making the occasional gaming session during a work break entirely feasible.

During an in-person demo, the reviewer got genuinely into the gameplay — and while teammates were pushing for a hardware upgrade, it still proved that this ultrabook has enough flexibility for entertainment. If you're serious about gaming, LG does offer a more performance-oriented Pro model.

Verdict

The new LG Gram has a clear identity: it's for users who want a large screen, extreme portability, and a more approachable price tag — all at once. A 3.96-lb 16-inch chassis, 26-hour battery life, a well-stocked port selection, a matte anti-glare touch display, local-plus-cloud dual AI, and Gram Link integration across the LG ecosystem add up to a well-rounded package. It's not a flagship built for heavy gaming or professional creative work — but for frequent travelers who need a productivity machine that doesn't weigh them down, it's a very compelling option.