LG previews ultralight Gram Pro laptops including a 17-inch RTX model ahead of CES
LG has offered an early look at its 2026 Gram Pro laptop family ahead of the company’s full reveal at CES, including a model it describes as the "world’s lightest 17-inch RTX laptop." The lineup will include the Gram Pro 17 (17Z90UR) and Gram Pro 16 (16Z90U), which together introduce a new ultralight construction material LG calls "Aerominum."
LG says Aerominum is designed to reduce chassis weight while reinforcing strength and improving scratch resistance. The company is positioning the material as a key differentiator for the Gram Pro series, aimed at buyers who prioritize portability without sacrificing durability.
The Gram Pro 17 is the larger of the two models teased. LG provided a handful of specifications for the 17Z90UR, noting a 2,560 x 1,600 display and Nvidia’s recent RTX 5050 laptop GPU with 8GB of dedicated VRAM.
LG described the RTX 5050-equipped Gram Pro 17 as offering "ample performance for graphics-intensive tasks, content creation, and gaming." The company added a cautionary note that buyers should not expect to run most modern games at maxed-out settings in a playable state, and that the laptop should not be considered a dedicated gaming machine.
Specifics about the Gram Pro 17’s weight were not disclosed in LG’s preview. The company did, however, say this model will be exclusive to the US at launch.
The Gram Pro 16 will also feature LG’s Aerominum construction. The 16Z90U pairs a 2,880 x 1,800 OLED display with Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors, according to the teaser.
LG additionally stated that the Gram Pro 16 will be "the lightest 16-inch laptop in its class to feature both on-device and cloud-based AI," signaling a focus on AI-driven features and workflows. The company has not provided further details on what on-device or cloud-based AI capabilities will be integrated.
Price and release windows for both Gram Pro models remain unannounced. LG indicated it may hold back additional specifications, pricing and availability information until the official CES unveiling next week.
The preview follows a trend among PC makers to emphasize thinner, lighter designs while incorporating discrete graphics and AI features. LG’s promotional language highlights the trade-offs in that approach: combining a larger 17-inch panel and an RTX-class GPU with an ultralight chassis, while tempering expectations about peak gaming performance.
With 8GB of VRAM on the RTX 5050 and an emphasis on portability, LG appears to position the Gram Pro 17 at users who need capable graphics for professional content creation or occasional gaming, rather than enthusiasts seeking maximum frame rates on the latest titles.
For the Gram Pro 16, the pairing of an OLED panel with Intel’s Core Ultra processors and a claim of leading-class AI support suggests LG is targeting creators and professionals who prioritize display quality and emerging AI workflows.
LG’s full CES presentation should clarify remaining unknowns, including exact weights, battery performance, detailed AI feature sets, pricing and broader availability beyond the initial US launch for the Gram Pro 17.
The reveal also underscores LG’s continued interest in the premium ultraportable market, where material innovation and a balance of graphics and processor performance are central selling points.
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