LG Gram 16 (2021) review
LG Gram 16 (2021) — from 2021, 1.19 kg, performance 38.
Technical specifications
| Type | Ultrabook |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Screen | 16" · 2560x1600 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 1115G4 , Intel Core i5 1135G7 , Intel Core i7 1165G7 |
| Max. RAM | 16 GB |
| Weight | 1.19 kg |
| Battery | 80 Wh |
Performance scores
LG Gram 16 (2021) — the big-canvas budget Gram with a 16-gigabyte ceiling
The Gram 16 (2021) at $739 is the entry point of the big-screen Gram family: an Intel Core i3 1115G4 with 16 GB of RAM. Graphics post 14.08 — 3.7 times the class median of 3.84, above-median for the office band — and the 80 Wh battery sits 27% above class in the huge tier. The flagged weakness is memory: 16 GB against a 32 GB class median, half the comfortable floor.
Where it holds up
The sheet's highest reading is the gaming index at 64 — an index-level number, not comfort: the measured titles (Overwatch, GTA V, Rainbow Six Siege) clear their minimum bars at reduced settings, which is clearance rather than headroom. Engineering CAD reads 39 (mid), photo design 39 (mid) and office 62.75 (mid) — rounded lower-mid numbers carried by the 16-inch canvas and the 80 Wh cell.
Where it falls short
Memory at 16 GB is the flagged ceiling, and 3D modeling at 21 (low) marks the graphics floor of the pairing. Overall performance reads 37.75 (mid) — the i3 tier is honest about its level. The value reading of 52.1 (mid) says $739 is fair for what arrives, not a bargain.
Price and depreciation
No depreciation anchor is recorded (base $0); no curve or projection applies. The 2021 cohort rate is 9.44% per year — the gentle, fully flattened slope of a five-year-old tier.
Alternatives to consider
The Gram 17 (2021) at the same $739 doubles the memory to 32 GB on the same platform with office at 70.41. The Gram 16 (2022) at $840 moves to the 1240P with office at 82.35. The IdeaPad Flex 5 (15″) at $666 is the cheaper convertible route with a 44.73 graphics score.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. A big-screen carry-first Gram: the 80 Wh cell and 1x-inch canvas lead, gaming 64 is minimum-clearance only, and the 16 GB ceiling is the one flag that matters.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance is higher than typical ultrabook class (+200%) (office tier).
above class average -
memory capacity is lower than typical ultrabook class (+50%) (comfort).
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battery capacity is higher than typical ultrabook class (+27%) (huge).
top 25% of its category
🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration handles modern AAA games at high settings, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 51) ↔ price (median 373.2).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 64) ↔ overall performance (median 41.7).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 4.4).
Gram 16 (2021): verdict
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