LG Unveils World’s Lightest 17-Inch RTX Gaming Laptop
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– LG is teasing new 2026 Gram Pro laptops, including what it claims is the world’s lightest 17-inch RTX laptop, to be fully unveiled at CES.
– The laptops will use a new ultralight “Aerominum material” developed by LG to reduce weight while increasing strength and scratch resistance.
– The LG Gram Pro 17 will feature an RTX 5050 laptop GPU with 8GB VRAM, which LG claims is sufficient for graphics tasks but not for maxed-out modern gaming.
– The LG Gram Pro 16 will feature an OLED display and Intel Core Ultra processors, billed as the lightest 16-inch laptop in its class with on-device and cloud-based AI.
– Key details like exact weight, price, and release dates for both models are not yet announced and may be revealed at the official CES launch.
LG has provided an early look at its upcoming 2026 Gram Pro laptop lineup ahead of their full debut at CES. The spotlight is on the LG Gram Pro 17, which the company is calling the world’s lightest 17-inch laptop equipped with an RTX graphics card. This model, alongside a new Gram Pro 16, will utilize a proprietary ultralight “Aerominum material” engineered by LG to cut down weight while enhancing structural durability and resistance to scratches.
The Gram Pro 17 is configured with a 2,560 by 1,600 pixel display and will be powered by Nvidia’s RTX 5050 mobile GPU. This graphics processor comes with 8GB of video memory. LG states this combination delivers solid performance for demanding visual work, creative applications, and gaming. However, it is important to manage expectations; this machine will likely struggle with the latest games at their highest graphical settings while maintaining smooth frame rates. Potential buyers should view it as a versatile productivity laptop with capable graphics, not a specialist gaming rig. While LG promotes its lightweight achievement, the actual weight figure for the 17-inch model remains undisclosed. The company also noted this specific size will initially be available only in the United States market.
Details on the smaller Gram Pro 16 are similarly sparse regarding its final weight. It will boast a higher-resolution 2,880 by 1,800 pixel OLED screen and will run on Intel’s newest Core Ultra processors. LG’s claim for this device is that it will be the lightest 16-inch laptop in its category to offer a combination of on-device and cloud-based artificial intelligence capabilities. Pricing and precise availability for both laptops are still under wraps, with that information expected to be shared during the official CES presentation next week.
(Source: The Verge)
