- LG announces new Gram Pro AI laptops at CES 2026, but it’s hard to see what’s changed since last year
- The 17-inch Gram Pro returns with RTX 5050 graphics and a familiar lightweight design
- The models use a new Aerominum chassis material to reduce weight and improve durability.
LG has announced two new Gram Pro AI laptops at CES 2026, once again betting on extreme lightness for large-screen systems. Although the electronics giant hasn’t said much, the two new models presumably replace the nearly identical ones it announced in July 2025.
The 16-inch 16Z90U and 17-inch 17Z90UR use LG’s newly developed “Aerominum” chassis material that the electronics giant says reduces weight while improving durability and scratch resistance.
LG hasn’t shared updated weight or durability figures, which seems strange, although as the previous 17-inch model weighed around 1.45kg, the new model will presumably be below that.
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The 17-inch Gram Pro, which is available exclusively in North America, combines a 2560 x 1600 WQXGA LCD display with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU with 8GB of GDDR7 memory. Its predecessor had the same GPU.
The 16-inch Gram Pro uses a 2,880 x 1,800 WQXGA+ OLED panel and Intel Core Ultra processors.
LG has not revealed any other specifications besides that. The Gram Pro 2025 models shipped with Intel Core Ultra 7 or Ultra 9 processors, 32GB of RAM, and up to 2TB of storage, so there’s likely a similar configuration here.
Both laptops support on-device AI via on-device Gram chat, along with cloud-based tools and support for Microsoft Copilot+ for PC. The device features are powered by updated EXAONE 3.5 sLLM.
Connectivity features include Gram Link, which supports file sharing, screen mirroring, and transfer between phones and other LG devices, including TVs and monitors.
Security features include remote locking and data wipe via LG ThinQ.
“The LG Gram 2026 represents a new milestone in our decade-long pursuit of ultimate portability,” said LG Display Business Director Lee Choong-hwoan.
“With Aerominum, we have successfully solved the paradox of weight versus durability, creating a premium metallic look that is both incredibly lightweight and exceptionally durable. By fusing this innovative material with our advanced dual security and artificial intelligence solutions, our new highly intelligent and extremely portable laptops allow users to seamlessly work, create and connect wherever they are.”
LG has not yet announced the pricing or availability of the new Gram Pro AI laptops. Previous models launched at $2,549.99 for the 17-inch version (now available for $2,100 at Best Buy) and $2,799.99 for the 16-inch model.
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