LG Gram 16 (2022) vs. LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022): Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between LG Gram 16 (2022) and LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

LG Gram 16 (2022) Pros

Reasons that LG Gram 16 (2022) is better than LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022).

Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to NVIDIA Geforce RTX 2050 4GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

About 20% lighter

LG Gram 16 (2022) weighed 2.64 pounds, 20% lighter than the 3.26 pounds LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022).

WeightLG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
Pound
2.64 lbs.
3.26 lbs.
Kilogram
1.20 kg
1.48 kg
Has three more ports and slots

LG Gram 16 (2022) has more ports and slots count than the LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022). It has eight versus five amount of ports and slots on the LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022).

PortsLG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
HDMIYesNo
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotYesNo
microSD card slotYesYes
Thunderbolt 4Yes x2Yes x2
USB-AYes x2Yes
Total85
Slightly more versatile connectivity

LG Gram 16 (2022) has better versatile I/O connectivity than the LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022). It has five versus four commonly used ports and slots on the LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022).

PortsLG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
USB-AYesYes
HDMIYesNo

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) over LG Gram 16 (2022).

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between LG Gram 16 (2022) and LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022).

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
LG Gram 16 (2022)
32 GB
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
32 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 5200MHz LPDDR5 RAM.

Memory type and speed
LG Gram 16 (2022) - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

LG Gram 16 2022 Z90Q Price
LG gram (2022) Laptop 16Z90Q 16" Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11, Black
LG gram (2022) Laptop 16Z90Q 16" Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11, Black
By LG
$699.99
$804.07 13% OFF
LG Gram (2022) 16Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 16" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel i7 1260P CPU, NVIDIA RTX2050 GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, FHD Webcam, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Gray
LG Gram (2022) 16Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 16" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel i7 1260P CPU, NVIDIA RTX2050 GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, FHD Webcam, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Gray
By LG
$849.99
$919.99 8% OFF
LG gram (2022) 16Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 16" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen i7 1260P Processor, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, FHD Webcam, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Gray
LG gram (2022) 16Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 16" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen i7 1260P Processor, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, FHD Webcam, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Gray
By LG
$999.99
$1,699.99 41% OFF
LG Gram 16 2022 Z90Q Price
LG gram (2022) Laptop 16Z90Q 16" Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11, Black
LG gram (2022) Laptop 16Z90Q 16" Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11, Black
By LG
$699.99
$804.07 13% OFF
LG Gram (2022) 16Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 16" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel i7 1260P CPU, NVIDIA RTX2050 GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, FHD Webcam, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Gray
LG Gram (2022) 16Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 16" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel i7 1260P CPU, NVIDIA RTX2050 GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, FHD Webcam, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Gray
By LG
$849.99
$919.99 8% OFF
LG gram (2022) 16Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 16" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen i7 1260P Processor, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, FHD Webcam, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Gray
LG gram (2022) 16Z90Q Ultra Lightweight Laptop, 16" (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen i7 1260P Processor, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, FHD Webcam, WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, Gray
By LG
$999.99
$1,699.99 41% OFF

Availability

LG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
Released20222022
Release Date
  • Announced on April 26, 2022.
  • Available starting from June 2022.
  • Announced on April 26, 2022.
  • Available starting from June 2022.
Pricing
  • $1,399.99
    i5-1240P 16GB 512GB
  • $1,449.99
    i7-1260P 16GB 256GB
  • $1,549.99
    i7-1260P 16GB 512GB
  • $1,699.99
    i7-1260P 16GB 1TB
  • $1,499.99
    i7-1260P 16GB 512GB
  • $1,799.99
    i7-1260P 16GB 1TB
  • $2,099.99
    i7-1260P 16GB 2TB
Applicable Models
  • LG gram 16
  • LG gram 16 (16Z90Q)
  • LG gram 16 (2022)
  • 2022 LG Gram 16
  • LG gram 16 2-in-1
  • LG gram 16 2-in-1 (16T90Q)
  • LG gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
  • 2022 LG Gram 16 2-in-1
Generations

Exterior

LG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
Dimensions13.96 x 9.53 x 0.66 in (354.5 x 242.1 x 16.8 mm)14.04 x 9.78 x 0.67 in (356.6 x 248.3 x 16.95 mm)
Weight
  • 2.64 lbs. (1.199 kg)
    Integrated Graphics models.
  • 2.83 lbs. (1.285 kg)
    Discrete Graphics models.
3.26 lbs. (1.48 kg)
Colors
Silver Black
Silver Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Full-size backlit keyboard
    • Built-in numeric keypad
    • 1.65mm key travel
    • Enhanced Key Pitch Stroke
    • Expanded Keycaps
  • Touchpad
    • Widened 16:10 ratio touchpad
    • Size: 131.5 x 82.6 mm
  • Keyboard
    • Full-size backlit keyboard
    • Built-in numeric keypad
    • 1.65mm key travel
    • Enhanced Key Pitch Stroke
    • Expanded Keycaps
  • Touchpad
    • Widened 16:10 ratio touchpad
    • Size: 131.5 x 82.6 mm

Display

LG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
Size16 Inches16 Inches
Info16-inch WQXGA
IPS 2560 x 1600 16:10 60Hz 350 nits brightness 1200:1 contrast ratio 99% DCI-P3 color gamut Non-touch
16-inch WQXGA
IPS 2560 x 1600 16:10 60Hz 350 nits brightness 1200:1 contrast ratio 99% DCI-P3 color gamut supports touchscreen supports pen input Gorilla Glass 7

Ports

LG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
LG Gram 16 (2022) Ports
Image Source: LG
Left (4)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (4)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x lock slot
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) Ports
Image Source: LG
Left (3)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (2)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot

Internal Specs

LG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
Processor
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.10 → 4.70 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.10 → 4.70 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
Dual-channel 5200 MHz LPDDR5 Memory
On-board memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
Dual-channel 5200 MHz LPDDR5 Memory
On-board memory
Discrete GraphicsOptional NVIDIA RTX 2050 with 4GB GDDR6-
Storage
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe™ Gen 4 SSD.
2 x M.2 2280 slots.
256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB
NVMe™ Gen 4 SSD.
2 x M.2 2280 slots.
Cooling InfoMega cooling 4.0Mega cooling 4.0

Connectivity

LG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
Wi-FiIntel® Wireless-AX211 Wi-Fi 6E
Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6E (802.11ax)
Intel® Wireless-AX211 Wi-Fi 6E
Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.1

Battery

LG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
Size80 Wh (4-Cell Lithium-ion Battery)80 Wh (4-Cell Lithium-ion Battery)
Battery Life
  • Up to 13.5 hours of typical device usage
    Tested with MobileMark 18.
  • Up to 22.5 hours of video playback
  • Up to 13.5 hours of typical device usage
    Tested with MobileMark 18.
  • Up to 22.5 hours of video playback
Power Supply
65W
USB-C PD Charger
65W
USB-C PD Charger

Software

LG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Built-in Apps
  • Virtoo by LG
  • DTS X:Ultra
  • Alexa for PC
  • LG Glance by Mirametrix®
  • McAfee Live Safe (30 Days Trial)
  • Microsoft Office 2016 (30 Days Trial)
  • Virtoo by LG
  • DTS X:Ultra
  • Alexa for PC
  • LG Glance by Mirametrix®
  • McAfee Live Safe (30 Days Trial)
  • Microsoft Office 2016 (30 Days Trial)

Camera & Audio

LG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
Camera
  • FHD Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera, 1920 x 1080 FHD).
  • Built-in IR Camera 
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • FHD Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera, 1920 x 1080 FHD).
  • Built-in IR Camera 
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 x 1.5W speakers
  • HD Audio with DTS X Ultra
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 x 1.5W speakers
  • HD Audio with DTS X Ultra

Misc

LG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
Security
  • Windows Hello with Face Sign in
  • Wedge-shaped lock
  • HDD Security
  • Secure mode (Webcam & MIC off Hot key)
  • Windows Hello with Face Sign in
  • HDD Security
  • Secure mode (Webcam & MIC off Hot key)
Warranty1 year parts and labor1 year parts and labor

Key Features

LG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)
At Glance
Released in Early
2022
16:10 WQXGA
16”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
2.64 lb
1.20 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C/16T, 2.10 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,680
Single Core
Geekbench 5
9,170
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
LG Gram 16 (2022) Ports
NVIDIA Geforce
RTX 2050
4GB GDDR6
Passed
MIL-STD-810G
Durability Test
Supports
LG Glance
By Mirametrix
Released in Early
2022
16:10 WQXGA
16”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
3.26 lb
1.48 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C/16T, 2.10 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,680
Single Core
Geekbench 5
9,170
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) Ports
Included
LG Stylus Pen
Supports Wacom AES 2.0 & WGP
Passed
MIL-STD-810G
Durability Test
Supports
LG Glance
By Mirametrix

Comparison Summary

LG Gram 16 (2022) vs. LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)

LG has released the Gram 16 , a 16-inch machine, in early-2022. It is powered by up to 12-core Intel Core i7-1260P with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA Geforce RTX 2050 with 4GB GDDR6.

On the other hand, we have the 16-inch Gram 16 2-in-1 was introduced by LG around the same time in early-2022. It comes with up to 12-core Intel Core i7-1260P with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz).

Geekbench 5 Single Core

LG Gram 16 (2022)1
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P1,50189.35%
2
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P1,680100.00%
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)1
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P1,50189.35%
2
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P1,680100.00%
01,680

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

LG Gram 16 (2022)1
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P7,24078.95%
2
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P9,170100.00%
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)1
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P7,24078.95%
2
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P9,170100.00%
09,170

Both LG Gram 16 (2022) and LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) have the same 16-inch display size. In addition, The LG Gram 16 (2022) weighs 2.64 lbs. about 23% lighter than the 3.26 lbs. LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022). Moreover, measured at 13.96” x 9.53” x 0.66”, the LG Gram 16 (2022) is slightly more portable than the LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) at 14.04” x 9.78” x 0.67”.

LG Gram 16 (2022)LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022)

There are a toal number of 8 ports and slots available on LG Gram 16 (2022). That includes a Thunderbolt 4 port, an HDMI port, a headphone jack, a USB-A port, a microSD card slot, and a lock slot. With that said, it has three ports and slots more than the LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) that has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a headphone jack, a USB-A port, and a microSD card slot.

Moving over to upgradability, LG claims that the LG Gram 16 (2022) supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.

For LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022), it supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. Like LG Gram 16 (2022), it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.

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