LG gram 16" 16Z90P Laptop 2021

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Product Overview

The 2021 LG gram 16 (16Z90P) marks an alignment of LG's laptop lineup to the 16:10 aspect ratio: in a chassis smaller than the 2020 gram 15, the 16Z90P offers larger viewing area and more power while retaining the popular formula.
Thanks to the 11th-gen Intel Core Tiger Lake processor, the gram 16 offers two Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4.0 ports. Its gorgeous IPS display covers 99% of DCI-P3 color space, a significant bump over the previous gram 17. Meanwhile, Iris Xe graphics and LPDDR4X memory are included.
Alongside the gram 16, LG also refreshed the entire LG gram lineup at CES 2021. Other models include the 17-inch gram 17, 16-inch gram 16 2-in-1, and 14-inch gram 14 and gram 14 2-in-1.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Gorgeous 16:9 display
  • Excellent battery life
  • Excellent keyboard and touchpad
Cons
  • Nothing in particular

What external reviewers found***

External score 68% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent performance
  • Excellent portability
  • Great battery life
  • Gorgeous 16:10 display
Cons
  • Alexa app is annoying
  • Lackluster graphics performance
  • No SD card reader
  • No Thunderbolt 3 support
  • Display could be brighter
  • Short battery life
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
2x Thunderbolt 4 + 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 + 1x HDMI + 1x microSD + 1x Audio combo
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1

Construction

Battery | Capacity
80 Wh
Colors
White, Silver, Black
Form Factor
Clamshell laptop computer
Material
Magnesium Alloy
Speakers
Stereo Speaker 2x 2.0W, Max 5W

Dimensions

Bezels
90% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
9.58 inch / 243.4 mm
Size | Height
0.66 inch / 16.8 mm
Size | Width
14.01 inch / 355.9 mm
Weight
2.62 lbs / 1190 g

Display

Display Diagonal
16 inch
Display Type
IPS
Gamut
99% DCI-P3
Resolution
WQXGA (2560x1600)

Function

Audio
DTS X:Ultra
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Keyboard Backlight
Yes
Operating System
Windows 10 Home
Processor
Intel Core i5-1135G7 or i7-1165G7
Security
Fingerprint ID

Performance

Battery Life
Up to 22 hours
Durability
MIL-STD 810G
Memory | Capacity
8 or 16 GB, on board
Memory | Type
LPDDR4X 4266MHz
Storage
Up to 1TB M.2 2280 SSD (dual slots)

Production

Debut
2021-01-07 (CES 2021)
Made In
China
Model Name
16Z90P

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

laptopmag[1]

Reviewer score 63%
Reviewers from laptopmag have found the following***:
The $1,399 LG Gram 16 is a nice laptop for those who need a large display on a very lightweight notebook. It's not a powerhouse like the Dell XPS 17 or 16-inch MacBook Pro, but it's more than enough for many consumers. The keyboard is comfortable but at times imperfect, so close to being short to use.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek, lightweight design
  • Long battery life
  • Comfortable keyboard
Cons
  • Display could be brighter
  • Short battery life

notebookcheck[2]

Reviewer score 57%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
The LG Gram 16 2-in-1 is both quiet and incredibly lightweight for its category. The large 80 Wh battery capacity and power-efficient Tiger Lake-U CPU naturally lead to very long runtimes. PCMark results are excellent and within just a few percentage points of the average laptop in our database equipped with the same Core i7-1165G7 CPU.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek, lightweight design
  • Excellent battery life
  • Strong performance
Cons
  • Weak CPU Turbo Boost performance
  • No Thunderbolt 3 support
  • Short battery life

notebookcheck[3]

Reviewer score 61%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
LG delivers a quiet and mobile work device with the Gram 16 (2021) The laptop is supplied with energy via a USB-C power adapter (65 watts) An 80 Wh battery ensures real-world runtimes of about 15 to 20 hours. The stereo speakers produce a decent sound that lacks bass.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Matte IPS display
  • Good battery life
  • Good port selection
Cons
  • No Thunderbolt 4 ports
  • No SD card reader
  • No Thunderbolt 3

techadvisor[4]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from techadvisor have found the following***:
The LG Gram 16 is a gorgeous laptop boasting an incredibly lightweight form factor. There's a big jump in performance on offer from this year's LG Gram range, offering Intel Evo platform certification. LG claims that the Gram 16 can last a whopping 22 hours on a single charge, and although our benchmark result of 18 hours and 14 minutes didn't last quite that long, the 80Wh battery can comfortably get you through a day's work. The laptop runs the latest version of Windows 10 Home, and also offers integration with Amazon Alexa.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous 16:10 display
  • Powerful Intel Evo platform
  • Great battery life
Cons
  • Pricier than competition

techradar[5]

Reviewer score 72%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
The LG Gram 16 (2021) is an Intel Evo-certified laptop. This means it comes with Intel's 11th generation mobile processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics. The taller 16:10 aspect ratio is a benefit with portrait documents, giving you more vertical space, which means less scrolling. The screen looks great, though it has a glossy finish that means it's very reflective, especially if you're working in areas with bright lights.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Excellent battery life
  • Excellent performance
Cons
  • Some bloatware
  • Alexa app is annoying

trustedreviews[6]

Reviewer score 76%
Reviewers from trustedreviews have found the following***:
The LG Gram 16 has a huge 16-inch display with a 2560×1600 resolution. Despite having the same Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor as the Dell XPS 13 and Razer Book 13, the Gram lagged behind in the benchmark test results. The drop in performance is likely due to LG’s pursuit of such a lightweight build, with LG compromising on the size of the cooling solution to make the laptop as light and thin as possible. The Gram 16 offers a base storage option of 512GB, climbing up to 1TB.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous 16:10 display
  • Excellent portability
  • Excellent battery life
Cons
  • Lackluster graphics performance
  • No Thunderbolt 3

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References

  1. ^ LG Gram 16 review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/lg-gram-16. 2021-04-10. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
  2. ^ LG Gram 16 16T90P Convertible Review: Lighter Than Most 15.6-inch Laptops. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-Gram-16-16T90P-Convertible-Review-Lighter-Than-Most-15-6-inch-Laptops.530592.0.html. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
  3. ^ LG Gram 16 (2021) in review: 1,200 grams, excellent battery life, 16:10 display. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-Gram-16-2021-in-review-1-200-grams-excellent-battery-life-16-10-display.543262.0.html. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
  4. ^ LG Gram 16 (2021) review. [techadvisor]. https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/lg-gram-16-2021-3803093/. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  5. ^ LG Gram 16 (2021) review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/lg-gram-16-2021. 2021-03-22. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  6. ^ LG Gram 16 (2021) Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/lg-gram-16-2021. Retrieved 2021-11-08.

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