LG Gram 16 (2026)

About LG Gram 16 (2026)

LG Gram 16 (2026) is a thin-and-light laptop for travellers who want the lightest possible 16-inch laptop. It combines Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics, 16GB / 32GB of memory and a 16.0-inch IPS, anti-glare display. In the United States, pricing starts at $1,499.00.

Design and display

The LG Gram 16 weighs 1.19 kg (2.62 lb) and measures 355.1 x 241.3 x 15.9 mm. It uses a magnesium alloy chassis. The 16.0-inch panel runs at 2560 x 1600 with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 400 nits. This configuration does not include a touchscreen. The headline feature is a 16-inch 144Hz screen in a 1.19 kg magnesium body with a 77Wh battery.

Performance and graphics

Performance comes from Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, which has 8 cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency). Graphics are handled by Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics. The laptop can be configured with 16GB / 32GB of LPDDR5X, 8533 MT/s memory; storage options include 512GB / 1TB / 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD. A 47 TOPS NPU (Copilot+ PC) handles local AI features and background acceleration. The operating system is Windows 11 Home.

Battery, ports and connectivity

A 77Wh, 4-cell battery delivers up to 18 hours of light use. Ports include 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm jack. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The webcam is 1080p with IR. Audio comes from stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. Charging is handled by a 65W USB-C.

Key specifications

• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
• Graphics: Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics
• Memory: 16GB / 32GB
• Storage: 512GB / 1TB / 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD
• Display: 16.0 inches, 2560 x 1600, 144Hz
• Weight: 1.19 kg (2.62 lb)
• Battery: 77Wh, 4-cell, Up to 18 hours of light use
• Operating system: Windows 11 Home

What we like

• Extremely light for its size
• Long battery life
• Good port selection

What to consider

• Average display contrast
• Flexible chassis

Price and availability

In the USA, the LG Gram 16 starts at $1,499.00. Prices rise with memory, storage and display upgrades, and retailer promotions can change the street price. Check current listings before ordering, especially if you need a specific configuration.

Verdict

The LG Gram 16 makes the most sense for travellers who want the lightest possible 16-inch laptop. It is less suitable if you need a premium OLED display or discrete graphics. Its main strengths are extremely light for its size, long battery life and good port selection. Keep in mind average display contrast and flexible chassis.