Although not the most powerful laptop line, the 16-inch LG Gram 2021 is highly appreciated for its design and convenience.
According to experts, the 16-inch LG Gram 2021 has learned the advantages of the MacBook Air with a large screen, luxurious design and light weight. Moreover, the configuration of the device is strong enough to meet the needs of many consumers, from students to office workers.
Currently, the selling price of this computer in Vietnam is from 48.89 million VND. However, this price is very worthy of the value it brings to users.
Let's find out what the pros and cons of the device are.
Design
The new 16-inch LG Gram 2021 looks quite large and feels a bit bulky. However, when you pick it up, it is surprisingly light. That's because LG uses magnesium alloy material, which reduces the weight but still ensures the durability and lightness of metal.
In terms of overall design, the 16-inch LG Gram 2021 is nothing to write home about: a simple, thin gray lid and a black keyboard. Measuring 14 x 9.6 x 0.7 inches and weighing just 2.6 pounds, the laptop is much lighter than the Dell XPS 17.
Security and Durability
In terms of security, the Gram 16 has a fingerprint reader integrated into the power button. Notably, the laptop also meets the military standard MIL-STD-810G according to LG, so it has better resistance: shock, vibration, low pressure, high temperature, low temperature, dust and salt fog.
Connection port
This is a big plus for the 16-inch LG Gram. The manufacturer has made good use of the relatively large bezel of the device, equipping it with 1 HDMI port, 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports and a headphone-mic combo jack on the left side of the device. On the right side are 2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports, 1 microSD card slot and 1 Kensington Lock slot.
Screen
The display is one of the main highlights of the 2021 LG Gram 16-inch. Users will definitely love the sheer spaciousness of this 16-inch screen. The ultra-thin bezel design also contributes to a more spacious feel when watching movies or browsing the web.
The device's 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution also provides a better display with HD or 4K content. In testing, the LG Gram 16's screen reached a brightness of 279 nits - a bit low compared to the standard and many laptops in the same segment. In return, the screen reached 121.9% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, reaching the average level and higher than 2 "competitors" - Acer Swift 5 and Dell XPS 17.
Keyboard and Touchpad
Because of the addition of the numeric keypad, the keyboard is slightly off to the left and the touchpad is a bit closer. This layout is nice but hinders usability. As a result, it takes some getting used to. In return, the touchpad measures 5.1 inches by 3.3 inches and feels very spacious, responsive, and has very few errors.
Sound
Because the speaker system is located on the bottom, the laptop's volume is a bit low. In return, the LG Gram 16 comes with the DTS application, allowing users to customize more when listening to music, watching movies or playing games.
Efficiency
The LG Gram can open dozens of Google Chrome tabs without experiencing any lag. The performance of the device is quite "strong" although it is still inferior to competitors. This is thanks to Intel's 11th generation Core i7-1165G7 CPU and 16 GB of RAM.
On the Geekbench 5.3 synthetic benchmark test, the LG Gram 16 2021 scored 5,145, beating the average of 4,250. However, the Acer Swift 5 with the same 2.8GHz Intel Core i7-1165G7 chip scored significantly better at 5,916.
However, the device showed clear weaknesses in the Handbrake video test, which converts 4K video to 1080p, and the graphics test.
Battery life
The LG Gram 16 has pretty good battery life. In LaptopMag's test, the laptop lasted 13 hours and 41 seconds — significantly longer than the premium laptop average and the MacBook Pro . Users can comfortably use the machine all day long without needing to charge the battery.
Webcam and heat dissipation
The LG Gram has a 720p webcam, which is not sharp HD resolution but is enough for Zoom meetings. In addition, during work, the device does not emit too much heat, so users can rest assured to use it without needing to equip an additional cooling system.
Conclude
The LG Gram 16-inch 2021 is a beautiful laptop for those who need a large screen with a compact design. This is also a laptop suitable for many industries, flexible design and has quite a bit of processing power, although it is not as "strong" as the Dell XPS 17 or MacBook Pro 16 inch.