LG Gram 16 (16-inch, 2021)

Incredibly light design ; Big and detailed display ; Speedy productivity performance ; Generous port selection

Questionable build quality ; Glossy screen ; Not as powerful as rivals

Incredibly light ; Thin bezels, slim chassis ; Spectacular battery life ; 16:10 display is a boon to productivity ; Well-rounded ports

Display has inferior contrast ; Lid and keyboard deck are too bendy ; Lacks performance upgrades

Extremely long battery life ; Attractive, lightweight design ; Good port selection ; Solid performance

Weak audio ; Dim display ; Awkward touchpad placement

The LG Gram 16 offers incredible battery life and a large super-high-res display, but the performance could be stronger.

Extremely low weight ; Very good keyboard ; Great colour depth ; Long battery life ; Quiet even under extreme stress

Outer panels flex a bit ; Glossy plastic screen finish is a compromise

This 16-incher makes the Gram series' ultra-low weight and large screen concept more palatable than ever. And thanks to Intel's Xe graphics, it's a better all-round performer too. Indeed, it's quite a stunning proposition.

Incredibly light ; Good battery life ; Nice keyboard and touchpad

A bit bendy ; Hard to access the spare SSD slot

If weight, or rather the lack of it, is your premier concern, then no laptop on the market can deliver as much screen and performance for the same number of grams.

Incredibly lightweight for its size ; Long battery life ; Excellent 16-inch display ; Active pen included

Noticeable flex in body and display ; Body is a fingerprint magnet ; No pen storage

Incredible, lightweight design ; Big, bold 16:10 display ; Fantastic battery life ; Decent features and ergonomics

More CPU power available elsewhere ; Exterior feels a little flimsy despite military testing ; No graphics card

The LG Gram 16 is incredibly light, with a big screen, good keyboard, and sensational battery life, so it’s a top-notch laptop for everyday use – but it’s easy to find more CPU power and better screens if you need to tackle tougher tasks.

Superb 16in 16:10 display ; Light and portable ; Good performance and battery life

No touchscreen ; So-so webcam

All told, the LG Gram 16 is a terrifically good laptop and one that offers something other manufacturers don’t: extraordinarily light weight and a big, practical screen. On top of that it has surprisingly good battery life for a laptop with a screen...