Summary of "2026 LG gram Pro AI - Stronger, Lighter & Faster | #ces2026"
Context
- Video sponsored by LG and presented by Andrew, who toured LG’s CES 2026 booth to preview the 2026 LG gram Pro AI family.
- Focus: new materials and lighter builds, updated displays, expanded AI features, and improvements to cooling and connectivity across multiple new models.
Key models and technical highlights
LG gram Pro 17 (17Z90U)
- 17” IPS display, 2.5K (2560×1600, 16:10), 60 Hz.
- Positioned as the entry-level 17” option in the new lineup.
LG gram Pro AI 17 (AI17Z90 UB)
- 17” IPS (same panel as above).
- Intel Core Ultra (Panther Lake / Core Ultra 3‑series) reported.
- Very lightweight: ~1.539 kg (3.39 lb).
- Full keyboard with numeric keypad and a large trackpad.
- On-device features: “Gram Chat” and “LG Gram Link” (cross-device utilities).
LG gram Pro 17 Z90UR (premium 17” variant)
- New branded alloy described in the transcript (reported as “arominum”) — likely an aluminum‑magnesium alloy that aims to be lighter and stronger, with a slim metallic brushed finish and MIL‑grade durability.
- Weight ≈ 1.739 kg (3.84 lb); thickness ≈ 17.2 mm.
- Discrete NVIDIA GPU mentioned in the transcript as “RTX 5050” (likely a transcription error — expect an RTX‑series GPU).
- Dual NVMe Gen5 SSDs and a 90 Wh battery.
- IO: HDMI, two USB‑C, two USB‑A, headphone jack.
- Marketed for portable content creation and some gaming thanks to the discrete GPU.
LG gram Pro AI 16
- 16” OLED display, reported resolution ~2880×1800 (transcript contained a typo).
- Variable refresh rate: 30–120 Hz.
- Extremely light: ~1.199 kg (2.64 lb); thickness 12.4 mm.
- Offered with Intel Core Ultra (Panther Lake) and separate AMD Ryzen AI variants (Ryzen 5 / Ryzen 7).
- Multiple color finishes and a premium build.
LG gram Book AI (more affordable 16” model)
- 16” display (captions conflicted on refresh — reported ranges include 40–120 Hz and 60 Hz).
- Full metal (aluminum) body, 77 Wh battery.
- Runs an AMD platform (transcript referenced a codename — likely a mis‑transcription) with Ryzen AI 5 reported.
- Dual NVMe SSD support and a numeric keypad.
LG gram Pro 2‑in‑1 AI (16” convertible)
- 16” OLED with pen/stylus support (Microsoft Pen Protocol / MPP 2.0).
- Intel Core Ultra 255H / 225H options reported.
- Dual NVMe Gen4 SSDs, 77 Wh battery, thickness ~12.4 mm, weight ~1.399 kg.
- Convertible design for pen input, targeted at creative/productivity use.
Software, AI, cooling, and security features
LG Gram Link
- Cross‑device connectivity across Android, iOS, Windows, and webOS.
- Functions include large file transfer, extend display, and notification sync to support multi‑device workflows.
Dual AI strategy (on‑device + cloud)
- On‑device AI enables offline tasks (e.g., meeting note curation while offline).
- Cloud AI used when online for heavier or latency‑tolerant tasks — a hybrid approach for availability and performance.
LG ThinQ security features
- Find My Gram (remote locate), remote lock, and data wipe for device management and security.
Cooling
- “Mega Dual” cooling fan system claimed to increase airflow by approximately 21% to help keep thermals stable under load.
Analysis and takeaways
- The 2026 LG gram Pro AI lineup shifts toward more premium designs with an emphasis on higher‑quality displays, lighter and stronger materials, and practical AI/connectivity features.
- LG appears to be balancing portability and performance: examples include a slim 17” model with a discrete GPU and an ultra‑light 16” OLED option.
- Several subtitle/captioned specs in the demo may be mis‑transcribed (GPU model names, some display resolutions, and material or platform codenames). Expect final retail specs to clarify those points.
Models and features to watch
- 17” premium model with the new alloy and discrete GPU (dual Gen5 SSDs, 90 Wh battery).
- Ultra‑light 16” OLED with variable refresh and Intel/AMD configuration options.
- 16” convertible with MPP 2.0 pen support and hybrid on‑device/cloud AI.
- Gram Link, ThinQ security features, and the Mega Dual cooling implementation.
Main speaker and sources
- Presenter: Andrew (YouTube creator).
- Source: LG CES 2026 demo and LG press materials.
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Technology
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