- 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 Aerominium chassis material for lower weight and improved durability
LG has announced two new Gram Pro AI laptops at CES 2026, once again leaning on extreme lightness for large display systems. Although the electronics giant hasn’t said much, the two new models will 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, which the electronics giant claims reduces weight while improving durability and scratch resistance.
LG hasn’t shared updated weight or durability figures, which seems odd, although the previous 17-inch model weighed around 1.45kg, the new model will presumably come in under that.
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Available exclusively in North America, the 17-inch Gram Pro pairs a 2,560 x 1,600 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 hasn’t revealed any other specs besides that. The 2025 Gram Pro models come with Intel Core Ultra 7 or Ultra 9 processors, 32GB of RAM and up to 2TB of storage, so a similar configuration is likely here.
Both laptops support device AI through Gram chat On-Device, along with cloud-based tools and Microsoft Copilot+ PC support. The device’s functions are powered by the upgraded EXAONE 3.5 sLLM.
Connectivity features include Gram Link, which supports file sharing, screen mirroring and transfers between phones and other LG devices, including TVs and monitors.
Security features include remote locking and data wipe through LG ThinQ.
“The 2026 LG Gram represents a new milestone in our decades-long pursuit of ultimate portability,” said LG Head of Display Business Lee Choong-hwoan.
“With Aerominum, we have successfully resolved the paradox of weight versus durability, creating a premium metallic look that is both incredibly light and exceptionally durable. By fusing this breakthrough material with our advanced dual AI and security solutions, our highly intelligent and extremely portable new laptops allow users to work, create and connect seamlessly wherever they are.”
LG has yet to announce pricing or availability for the new Gram Pro AI laptops. The 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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