LG gram 16Z90TL-G 2025, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB, 2TB SSD, White

The LG gram 16Z90TL-G is a 1.20kg miracle with a killer screen and endless storage, but its reliability is so bad it's practically a coin toss. Skip it unless you like living dangerously with your laptop warranty.

What surprised us is how well this thing handles everyday multitasking for such a slim machine. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V chugs along nicely, landing in the 66th percentile for laptops, and the Arc integrated graphics are... fine, if you stick to spreadsheets, streaming, and light photo work. Gaming is a hard no, though. The 19/100 gaming score isn't just bad, it's 'please don't' territory. The real shocker isn't the speed, it's the storage. A 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD at the 94th percentile means you'll never, ever run out of room for your project files and cat videos. Battery life also delivers; multiple users we've seen mention it goes way past expectations.

The competitive field just got meaner. The Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max now sits at the top of our rankings, and it makes the LG look like a fragile toy in terms of raw power and build quality, though it costs and weighs a lot more. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 is the pick if you want actual gaming chops in a portable shell, something the gram can only dream about. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 and MSI Raider are desktop replacements that crush it in performance but feel like bricks next to the gram's 1.20kg frame. The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is the closest rival in spirit: light, sleek, and way more capable for gaming and creative work. If you're cross-shopping, the LG wins only if weight is your sole obsession and you're allergic to every other option. For everyone else, the OMEN Transcend 14 is the smarter slim pick, and the MacBook Pro M4 Max is the no-compromise choice if your wallet can take the hit.

At the $1,397 end of the spectrum, this is a tempting ultrabook if you're a road warrior who values screen real estate and storage above all else. But the price spread is bonkers. Some retailers are asking over $307,000, which is either a placeholder for a small country's GDP or a warehouse error. Stick to the lower-priced listings and you'll get a lot of laptop per pound, just be ready for the gamble on long-term durability.

The LG gram 16Z90TL-G nails the impossible: a 16-inch laptop that feels like it's made of air. At 1.20kg, it's the kind of device you toss in a tote bag and forget it's there, until you need a big, beautiful 2560x1600 screen to get real work done. But there's a catch, and it's a doozy: reliability. Our data shows it's one of the worst performers for customer satisfaction, and that 0/5 user rating with 14 reviews isn't a typo. If you get a good one, you'll love the featherweight chassis and snappy Core Ultra 7 processor. If not, well, you'll be looking at an expensive paperweight.

If you're looking for a reliable workhorse or even a hint of gaming power, this isn't it. Go snag an ASUS ROG Flow if you want portable gaming, or a MacBook Pro if you want something that won't ghost you after six months. The gram is for die-hard lightness chasers only.

We have a hard time recommending the LG gram 16Z90TL-G over competitors, despite its stellar screen and zero-gravity feel. The reliability nightmare and laughable gaming chops drag it down hard, and now the field is even more stacked with the MacBook Pro M4 Max, ROG Zephyrus G14, Legion Pro 7i, OMEN Transcend 14, and MSI Raider all offering something the gram can't. If you must have the lightest big-screen laptop on Earth and you're fine rolling the dice, buy from a seller with a generous return policy. Otherwise, go get the HP OMEN Transcend 14 or the MacBook Pro M4 Max and save yourself the headache.