LG’s 17-inch Gram has sharpened its pitch to mobile professionals by pairing a large 16:10 WQXGA display with a chassis that remains unusually light for its size, even as the latest models add stronger processors, AI features and, in some versions, discrete graphics. The central claim around the machine is not that it weighs 1kg, but that it delivers a 17-inch screen in a form factor and weight class that stays markedly below many rivals in the same category. Official specifications for current Gram Pro 17 models place weight around 1.37kg for some 2025 configurations, while LG’s 2026 announcement shifts the message further towards “the world’s lightest 17-inch RTX laptop” rather than a flat 1kg claim.
That distinction matters because portability has long been the Gram line’s main selling point. Large-screen laptops have traditionally forced buyers into a trade-off: more workspace and easier multitasking at the cost of bulk, shorter battery life and heavier travel loads. LG’s strategy has been to challenge that equation by keeping the Gram 17 thin and easy to carry while retaining a full-size keyboard deck, a broad trackpad and a 17-inch panel with 2,560 x 1,600 resolution. Reviews of the 2025 model broadly support that positioning, describing it as one of the lightest 17-inch Windows laptops available and highlighting battery life as a major strength, though they also point to compromises in chassis rigidity and premium feel.
LG’s 2025 refresh showed how the company is trying to widen the Gram’s appeal beyond office users who simply want a bigger screen. The broader line moved to Intel’s Core Ultra family, added what LG branded as “Hybrid AI” functions, and deepened cross-device features through Gram Link. For the 17-inch Pro variant, LG pushed the machine towards higher-end productivity and creative workloads with Arrow Lake processors and Nvidia graphics, while keeping the signature lightweight design intact. Coverage from the CES 2025 cycle suggested LG was no longer treating the Gram purely as an executive travel notebook, but as a premium ultraportable that could also take on light content creation and AI-assisted workflows.
Display quality remains one of the most commercially important features in this segment. A 17-inch 16:10 WQXGA panel gives users more vertical space than standard 16:9 laptops, which is especially useful for spreadsheets, document work, coding and browser-heavy multitasking. LG’s official materials for the Gram Pro 17 underline that practical productivity angle, and reviewers have generally found the screen spacious and comfortable for long sessions, even if some rivals offer OLED panels with deeper contrast. That leaves the Gram occupying an interesting middle ground: less focused on visual luxury than some premium competitors, but more tightly engineered around weight, endurance and usable workspace.
Battery life is another area where the Gram name still carries weight in the market. Tom’s Guide’s 2025 review reported more than 15 hours in testing, reinforcing LG’s longstanding advantage in endurance for a large-screen Windows machine. The 77Wh battery in current official configurations also suggests LG is attempting to balance power efficiency and size without drifting into the heavier territory occupied by workstation-style notebooks. For business travellers, consultants and journalists who work across airports, hotels and conference venues, that formula remains compelling: a screen large enough to reduce the need for an external monitor, with enough battery headroom to handle a full day of mixed use.
Competition, however, has become sharper. Samsung’s Galaxy Book range, premium Asus ultraportables and Apple’s MacBook line all put pressure on LG from different angles, whether through build quality, OLED displays, ecosystem strength or processor efficiency. Reviews of the Gram 17 and Gram Pro 17 suggest LG still faces questions over value, especially when prices climb into premium territory while the casing can feel less sturdy than rivals. The company’s response has been to lean harder into differentiation that is easy to understand at a glance: very large screen, very low weight, long battery life, full port selection and now a greater emphasis on AI-ready hardware.
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