LG Gram explained

Gram
Manufacturer:LG
Type:Laptop
Release Date:2014
Os:Microsoft Windows
Cpu:Intel Core i3, i5, i7

The LG Gram (stylized LG gram) is a lineup of laptop computers manufactured by LG Electronics. They are designed to be extremely lightweight.[1] [2]

Models

The first Gram was released domestically in South Korea, called the 13Z940 and marketed as the LG Ultra PC Gram. It was made official in January 2014 and weighed only 980 grams.[3] A 14 inch version (14Z950) was introduced at CES 2015. The 14 Gram proved popular in South Korea, exceeding 50,000 sales as of May 22.[4] The Gram was announced internationally in September 2015 with two screen sizes available: 13.3" and 14".[5] They were the first LG laptops to be released in the US.[6] A 15.6" model was introduced during CES 2016.[7] [8] [9] It was recognized as the lightest 15 inch laptop in the world.[10] [11]

During CES 2017, the 2017 edition of the Gram was introduced.[12] [13] During CES 2018, the 2018 edition of the Gram was introduced.[14] During CES 2019, a larger 17" Gram alongside a 14" 2-in-1 Gram was introduced.[15]

During CES 2021, a larger 16" Gram alongside a 16" 2-in-1 Gram was introduced.[16]

In April 2022, the updated 2022 lineup of Gram was announced, which run on 12th generation Intel Core. Additionally, these come with the newer LPDDR5 type of RAM, and for the first time offer optional NVIDIA video cards for improved graphical performance.[17]

The 2023 Gram models are upgraded to 13th generation Raptor Lake Intel Core processors and variable refresh rate displays.[18]

In December 2023 and at CES 2024, LG announced the next generation Grams, with the new flagship being called the Gram Pro (in 16" and 17") and the convertible Gram Pro 2-in-1. The regular Gram line has also been upgraded.[19]

Gram SuperSlim, Style, +View

The line was diversified with the LG Gram 2-in-1 in 2019.[20] More 2-in-1 laptops in 14 and 16 inch versions were introduced in 2021.[21]

At CES 2023, two new models of the Gram were introduced: Gram SuperSlim and Gram Style.[22] The Gram SuperSlim was called the thinnest laptop at just 0.43 inches thick.[23] The LG Gram Style meanwhile appears to change exterior color depending on angle and lighting.[24] The LG Gram +View portable monitor was released in 2022. In August 2023, an updated Gram +View was announced.[25]

Reception and marketing

Gram's marketing is held with the light weight of it. As the weight 980 gram is the maximum weight that it could have in all condition, LG was famous for its modest marketing in Korea.[26]

Comparison of Gram models

Gram

Model2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Z950[27] [28] [29] Z960[30] [31] [32] [33] Z970[34] [35] [36] Z980Z990Z90NZ90PZ90QZ90RZ90S
Display13"13.3”, (16:9), 165.63 ppi IPS LCD 13.3”, (16:9), 165.63 ppi IPS LCD -
14"14”, (16:9), 157.35 ppi IPS LCD 14”, (16:9), 157.35 ppi IPS LCD 14", 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 157.35 ppi IPS LCD14", 1920 x 1200 (16:10), 161.73 ppi IPS LCD
15"15.6”, (16:9), 141.21 ppi IPS LCD 15.6", 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 141.21ppi IPS LCD15.6", 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 141.21ppi IPS LCD
16"16", (16:10), 188.68 ppi IPS LCD
17"17", 2560 x 1600 (16:10), 177.58 ppi IPS LCD
ProcessorLower spec2.2 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Broadwell (i5-5200U),up to 2.7 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache[37] 2.3 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Skylake (i5-6200U), up to 2.8 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache[38] 2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Kaby Lake (i5-7200U), up to 3.1 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache[39] 1.6 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 Kaby Lake R (i5-8250U), up to 3.4 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache[40] 1.6 GHz quad-coreIntel Core i5 Whiskey Lake (i5-8265U), up to 3.9 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache[41] 1.2 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 Ice Lake (i5-1035G7), up to 3.7 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache[42] 2.4 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 Tiger Lake (i5-1135G7), up to 4.2 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache[43] 12 core (4P + 8E) Intel Core i5 Alder Lake (i5-1240P), P-core from 1.7 GHz up to 4.4 GHz, E-core from 1.2 GHz up to 3.3 GHz, 12 MB L3 cache[44] 12 core (4P + 8E) Intel Core i5 Raptor Lake (i5-1340P)
Higher spec2.4 GHz dual-coreIntel Core i7 Broadwell (i7-5500U), up to 3.0 GHz, 4 MB L3 cache[45] 2.5 GHz dual-coreIntel Core i7 Skylake (i7-6500U), up to 3.1 GHz, 4 MB L3 cache[46] 2.7 GHz dual-coreIntel Core i7 Kaby Lake (i7-7500U), up to 3.5 GHz, 4 MB L3 cache[47] 1.8 GHz quad-coreIntel Core i7 Kaby Lake R (i7-8550U), up to 4.0 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache[48] 1.8 GHz quad-coreIntel Core i7 Whiskey Lake (i7-8565U), up to 4.6 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache[49] 1.3 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 Ice Lake (i7-1065G7), up to 3.9 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache[50] 2.8 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 Tiger Lake (i7-1165G7), up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB L3 cache[51] 12 core (4P + 8E) Intel Core i7 Alder Lake (i7-1260P), P-core from 2.1 GHz up to 4.7 GHz, E-core from 1.5 GHz up to 3.4 GHz, 18 MB L3 cache[52] 12 core (4P + 8E) Intel Core i7 Raptor Lake (i7-1360P)
Memory8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3L8 GB16 GB 2400 MHz DDR416 GB 3200 MHz DDR416 GB 4266Mhz LPDDR4X16 GB 5200Mhz LPDDR5 or 32 GB 5200Mhz LPDDR5
GraphicsStandardIntel HD Graphics 5500Intel HD Graphics 520Intel HD Graphics 620Intel Iris Plus GraphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics
OptionNVIDIA RTX 2050 with 4GB (GDDR6)NVIDIA RTX 3050 with 4GB (GDDR6)
Storage128GB or 256GB SSD256GB or 512GB SSD256GB256GB or 512TB or 1TB SSD512GB or 1TB or 2TB SSD
ConnectivityWi-FiIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 (802.11 agn/ac 2x2)Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 (802.11ac 2x2)Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC AX201 WiFi 6 (802.11ax 2x2)Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC AX211 WiFi 6E (802.11ax 2x2)
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 4.1Bluetooth 4.1Bluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.1
Video camera1.3 megapixelsHD 720pFHD 1080p
Battery2 Cell, Lithium-Polymer, 4555mAh, 34.61 Wh2 Cell Lithium-Polymer, 6850mAh, 52.06 Wh4 cell lithium Ion, 7792mAh, 72Wh 4 cell lithium Ion, 7792mAh, 72Wh (14", 15.6")2 cell lithium Ion, 10336mAh, 80Wh (17")2 cell lithium Ion, 7792mAh, 72Wh (14")4 cell lithium Ion, 10336mAh, 80Wh (16", 17")2 cell lithium Ion, 7792mAh, 72Wh (14")4 cell lithium Ion, 10336mAh, 80Wh (16", 17")

4 cell lithium Ion, 10336mAh, 90Wh (16", 17" with dedicated GPU)

Peripheral connections2x USB 3.01x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.02x USB 3.03x USB 3.03x USB 3.13x USB 3.11.x USB-A 3.2, 2x USB-C 4.01x USB-A 3.2 x 2x USB-C 4.0
1x SDXC MicroSD slot
1x HDMI (Standard)1x HDMI (v2.0)
1x 3.5mm headphone out
1x Micro USB port with RJ45 gender, RJ45 Ethernet1x Type C USB port with RJ45 gender, RJ45 Ethernet
1x DC-In1x DC-In via USB-C
Weight13"2.16 lbs (0.98 kg) 2.07 lbs (0.939 kg) 2.13 lbs (0.965 kg)
14"2.16 lbs (0.98 kg) 2.14 lbs (0.9971 kg)2.19 lbs (0.994 kg)2.19 lbs (0.995 kg)2.2 lbs (0.999 kg)2.2 lbs (0.999 kg) 2.2 lbs (0.999 kg)
15"2.4 lbs (1.089 kg)2.40 lbs (1.090 kg) 2.41 lbs (1.095 kg) 2.41 lbs (1.095 kg) 2.42 lbs (1.099 kg) 2.54 lbs (1.152 kg)
16"2.64 lbs (1.199 kg)
17"2.95 lbs (1.340 kg) 2.98 lbs (1.350 kg) 2.98 lbs (1.350 kg)
Dimensions (width × depth × height)13"11.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches / 30.22 x 21.33 x 1.27 cm 12.1 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches / 30.7 x 21.08 x 1.52 cm12 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches / 30.5 x 21.08 x 1.52 cm
14"12.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches / 32.51 x 22.6 x 1.27 cm 12.7 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches / 32.26 x 21.08 x 1.52 cm12.7 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches / 32.26 x 21.08 x 1.52 cm12.7 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches / 32.26 x 21.08 x 1.78 cm12.7 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches / 32.26 x 21.08 x 1.78 cm12.34 x 8.47 x 0.66 inches / 31.34 x 21.51 x 1.68 cm12.28 x 8.42 x 0.66 inches / 31.20 x 21.39 x 1.68 cm
15"14.08 x 8.99 x 0.66 inches / 35.76 x 22.83 x 1.67 cm 14.1 x 9 x 0.6 inches / 35.81 x 22.86 x 1.52 cm14.1 x 9 x 0.7 inches / 35.81 x 22.86 x 1.78 cm14.1 x 9 x 0.7 inches / 35.81 x 22.86 x 1.78 cm14.1 x 9 x 0.7 inches / 35.81 x 22.86 x 1.78 cm14.02 x 8.78 x 0.69 inches / 35.61 x 22.29 x 1.74 cm
16"14.01 x 9.58 x 0.66 inches / 35.59 x 24.33 x 1.68 cm13.96 x 9.53 x 0.66 inches / 35.45 x 24.21 x 1.68 cm
17"15 x 10.3 x 0.7 inches / 38.1 x 26.16 x 1.78 cm15 x 10.3 x 0.7 inches / 38.1 x 26.16 x 1.78 cm14.97 x 10.24 x 0.7 inches / 38.02 x 26.01 x 1.78 cm14.91 x 10.18 x 0.7 inches / 37.88 x 25.88 x 1.77 cm

Gram Pro

ModelYear2024
Model no.Z90S
Display16"
17"
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Meteor Lake
MemoryUp to 32 GB

Gram 2-in-1

ModelYear20192020202120222023
Model no.T990T90NT90PT90QT90R
Display14"1920×1080 (16:9) IPS LCD2560x1600 (16:10) IPS LCD
15"
16"2560x1600 (16:10), IPS LCD
Processor
Memory

Gram Pro 2-in-1

ModelYear2024
Model no.16T90SP
Display16"WQXGA+
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Meteor Lake
MemoryUp to 32 GB

Gram SuperSlim and Style

ModelSeriesGram SuperSlimGram Style
Year2023
Model no.Z90RTZ90RS
Display14"2880x1800 (16:10) OLED
15" (16:9) OLED
16"3200 x 2000 (16:10) OLED
Processor
Memory

Notes and References

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