LG Gram Pro 16 (2025) Review - Ultra Light, AI Powerful Laptop

LG Gram Pro 16 is 16 inch laptop that weights under 2.9 pounds nut still feels rock solid in your hands. That’s exactly what LG aims for with the Gram Pro 16. It’s 2025 update refines nearly every weakness of it is predecessor , delivering a blend of portability, performance , and everyday usability – if you are willing to accept a few trade offs.

It is part of the Copilot+ PC family , which means it’s loaded with AI features that integrate deeply into Windows 11.

Highlights:

Ultra light and Thin : Weights just 2.7 – 2.9 pound and 12.5 mm thick incredibly portable for a 16 inch laptop.
AI Features: Includes Copilot+ , Gram Chat ( on device and cloud ), and Gram Link for mobile syncing.
Display: 16″ WQXGA+ ( 2880 x 1800 ), IPS up to 144 Hz or OLED 120 Hz – vibrant but dim for bright rooms.
Battery Life : Real world battery lasts ~8 hours ( despite 24 hour claim ). AI dimming affects brightness.
Performance : Powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 or 9 with Intel Arc graphics – great for productivity , not gaming.
Stylus and Tablet Mode : 360° hinge with wireless charging stylus, but hinge can wobble during use.
Ports : 2x USB-C ( Thunderbolt 4 ), 2x USB-A , full HDMI, headphone jack – better than many during use.
Keyboard Issues: Shallow key travel and odd layout fine for casual use but not ideal for long typing sessions.

Design and Build : Amazingly Light, Surprisingly Sturdy

LG Gram Pro 16 has 12.4 – 12.8 mm thick ( about 0.49 in ) and weighing just over 2.7 to 2.9 pound , this laptop nails the ultralight category while feeling less “flimsy” than you’d expect.

The magnesium alloy chassis feels solid with minimal flex, even on the keyboard deck or screen . It is MIL-STD-810H certified, meaning it passed military grade durability tests.

360 degree hinge is flexible , letting you fold the screen all the way into table mode. But here’s the catch – the hinge is not as tight as you might want . It wobbles when touched in table mode, especially while using the stylus.

Performance : Solid Intel Core Ultra + Arc Graphics

LG Gram Pro 16 laptop uses the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Ultra 7 165H and Ultra 9 185H CPUs ( depending on the configuration ), paired with integrated Intel Arc graphics. While you won’t be editing 4K video or gaming at high setting.

Fast multitasking thanks to 16 GB or 32 GB LPDDE5X RAM
Smooth performance in office tasks, web browsing , coding, and light content creation
Quick boot and file transfer speeds with 1 TB or 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD

Display : Beautiful Resolution, But Brightness is a Concern

LG Gram Pro 16 has 16 inch WQXGA+ display ( 2880 x 1800 resolution ) give you sharp visuals with a productive 16:10 aspect ratio, ideal for writers, designers, and students.

IPS panel with up to 144 Hz refresh rate, perfect for smooth scrolling and multitasking
OLED panel with 120 Hz refresh and better color depth ( DCI-P3 100% )

AI and Software : Copilot+ PC with Gram Hybrid AI

The 2025 Gram Pro 16 is part of Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC lineup, which means it is built for on device AI processing with the help of the Neural processing Unit ( NPU ) inside the Intel Core Ultra Chips.

Copilot Integration :

A dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard
Faster, offline AI Processing using the NPU
Use Ai to summarize documents, compose emails, or generate images

Gram Chat and Hybrid AI :

Rephrase or translate documents
Work offline ( on device LLM ) or online with GPT like features via cloud
Suggest grammar corrections

Gram Link 2.0 :

Sync you Gram with up to 10 Android or iOS devices. You can transfer photos, notes, and even clipboard content wirelessly . It is very useful for mobile workers.

Battery Life :

Users report around 8 to 10 hours during regular use ( web browsing , YouTube, document editing ).

Auto dimming artificially reduces power usage
High-res display + AI features drain battery faster
Thin design = smaller battery cell

Port and Connectivity :

2 x USB – C with Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB – A 3.2 Gen 1
1 x Full size HDMI port
1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack

Wireless connectivity is also up to date with Wi – Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 – fast, reliable, and future – proof.

Pros and Cons :

Pros :

Backlit keyboard
Responsive power button with built in fingerprint sensor
Good feedback on keys

Cons :

Key travel is very shallow, which might not feel satisfying to heavy typists
Small arrow keys and function row are harder to use
The keyboard is slightly off centered to the left due to the number pad

Configurations and Price :

Depending on your configuration , here’s what you can expect :

Model	Base	Mid	High End
Processor	Core Ultra 7 155H	Core Ultra 7 165H	Core Ultra 9 185H
RAM	16 GB	32 GB	32 GB
SSD	1 TB	1TB	2 TB
Price	~$1,500	~$1,800	~$2,200+

TL;DR Summary :

Weight : 2.7 to 2.9 lbs
Thickness : 12.5 mm
Display : 16″WQXGA+ ( 2880 x 1800 ), up to 144 Hz ( IPS or OLED )
Memory / Storage : Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM , 2 TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Graphics : Integrated Intel Arc ( No discrete GPU )
AI : Copilot+ PC , Hybrid AI, Gram Chat on device / cloud, Gram AI
CPU : Intel Core Ultra 7 or 9 ( up to +40% faster CPU performance )
Battery : Real world ~8 hours, marketed claim up to >24 h with AI dimming
Ports : 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4,2x USB-A , HDMI, 3.5 mm audio
Cons : Dim screen, shallow keyboard, battery life, hinge wobble, Wi – Fi quirks
Price : Starting ~$1,500 high end close to ~$2,200+

LG Gram Pro 16 (2025) Review – Ultra Light, AI Powerful Laptop