LG gram 14" (14Z90P) Laptop 2021
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The 2021 LG gram 14 (14Z90P) refines the successful formula of its predecessors marks an alignment of LG's laptop lineup to the 16:10 aspect ratio: compared to last year's gram 14, the 14Z90P offers a larger viewing area while being smaller.
Powered by 11th-gen Intel Core Tiger Lake processor, the 2021 gram 14 features two Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4.0 ports. Its IPS panel now covers 99% of DCI-P3 color space, a significant bump over the previous gram 14. Meanwhile, Iris Xe graphics and LPDDR4X memory are included. LG has also upgraded the laptop's speakers, with more powerful units powering the 2021 gram 14.
Alongside the gram 14, LG also refreshed the entire LG gram lineup at CES 2021. Other models include the 17-inch gram 17, 16-inch gram 16 and gram 16 2-in-1, and 14-inch gram 14 2-in-1.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Very long battery life
- High-quality case
- Fast M.2 SSD
- Good system performance
Cons
- Low-contrast display
- High power consumption
What external reviewers found***
External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Decent performance
- Good battery life
- Lightweight and compact
- Fast Wi-Fi
Cons
- No SD card reader
- No Thunderbolt 3
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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
72 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
8.47 inch / 215.2 mm
Size | Height
0.66 inch / 16.8 mm
Size | Width
12.34 inch / 313.4 mm
Weight
2.2 lbs / 999 g
Display
Display Diagonal
14 inch
Display Type
IPS
Gamut
99% DCI-P3
Resolution
WUXGA (1920x1200)
Function
Audio
DTS X:Ultra
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Keyboard Backlight
Yes
Operating System
Windows 10 Home
Processor
Intel Core i5-1135G7
Security
Fingerprint ID
Performance
Battery Life
Up to 25.5 hours
Durability
MIL-STD 810G
Memory | Capacity
8 or 16 GB, on board
Memory | Type
LPDDR4X 4266MHz
Storage
256GB M.2 2280 SSD (dual slots)
Production
Debut
2021-01-07 (CES 2021)
Made In
China
Model Name
14Z90P
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External Reviews
notebookcheck[1]
Reviewer score 79%The LG Gram 14Z90P not only runs for a long time, but it also does so pleasantly quietly. It only just surpasses the limit of 30 dB(A) even under maximum load. LG has installed stereo speakers of 2 watts each and support for DTS:X Ultra. Their quality can be described as being solid.
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Pros
- Lightweight and compact
- Good battery life
- Fast Wi-Fi
- Decent performance
Cons
- No SD card reader
- No Thunderbolt 3
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References
- ^ LG Gram 14Z90P in review: Superior endurance and finally more performance. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-Gram-14Z90P-in-review-Superior-endurance-and-finally-more-performance.541046.0.html. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
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