Lighter Than It Should Be
16-inch laptops weigh 4-5 lbs minimum. Physics demands it - larger display, bigger battery, robust cooling. The LG Gram Pro AI 16 (2025) at 2.6 lbs (1.18 kg) defies physics.
This is super light and thin with pretty good battery, a big screen, and a good amount of ports. Lighter than it should be!
Performance: Intel Core Ultra 7
The Intel Core Ultra 7 provides solid productivity performance.
CPU Performance
The Core Ultra 7 delivers:
- Good single-core: Responsive
- Strong multi-core: Handles multitasking
- Decent efficiency: Good battery life
Adequate for productivity.
Intel Arc Graphics
With Intel Arc Graphics (integrated):
- Light creative work: Possible
- No gaming: Very limited
- Basic graphics: Productivity focused
This is an ultraportable, not powerhouse.
The 32GB LPDDR5x RAM handles multitasking smoothly. The 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD provides ample storage.
Display: IPS 2560x1600
The 16-inch IPS display with 2560x1600 resolution:
- Resolution: Sharp enough
- Brightness: 350-400 nits
- Color: ~95% sRGB
- Refresh: 60Hz
- Type: IPS (not OLED)
Functional display for productivity.
Build Quality: Magnesium Lightweight
At 2.6 lbs (1.18 kg) for 16-inch:
- Magnesium alloy construction
- Incredibly light
- Some flex (expected at this weight)
- Better rigidity than previous Grams
Port Selection
Good for ultraportable:
- 2× Thunderbolt 4
- 2× USB-A 3.2
- 1× HDMI 2.1
- 1× SD card reader (full-size!)
- 1× 3.5mm audio
Comprehensive ports.
Battery Life: Excellent
The 80Wh battery:
- Light productivity: 14-16 hours
- Mixed usage: 12-14 hours
- Video playback: 15-17 hours
All-day battery life.
The Lightweight Magic
How is 16-inch only 2.6 lbs?
- Magnesium alloy (lighter than aluminum)
- Careful engineering
- Smart design
The weight makes daily carry effortless.
Who Should Buy This?
Perfect for:
- Travelers who want big screen
- Students who carry laptops daily
- Professionals who value portability
Skip if you:
- Need discrete GPU
- Want premium OLED
- Worry about build fragility
Verdict
The LG Gram Pro AI 16 (2025) is lighter than it should be at 2.6 lbs. The 16-inch display provides big workspace. The 80Wh battery delivers 14+ hours.
The 32GB RAM and 1TB storage handle productivity smoothly. The comprehensive ports eliminate dongle life.
Is the build slightly flexy? Yes, at 2.6 lbs, physics demands some compromise. But it's much better than previous Grams.
For travelers and students who want 16-inch display without back pain, the Gram Pro 16 delivers. Lighter than it should be!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How strong is the build?
A: Better than previous Grams. Some flex exists, but it's durable with care.
Q: Is 2.6 lbs real?
A: Yes, verified. Including battery.
Q: How does it compare to MacBook Air?
A: Lighter, bigger screen, Windows. MacBook has better build, macOS.
Q: Can I upgrade RAM/storage?
A: Storage yes (M.2 slot). RAM soldered.
Q: Is it too fragile?
A: Not fragile, just lightweight. Treat it reasonably, it'll last.
