LG Gram 17 (2021) vs. LG Gram 16 (2021): Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the LG Gram 17 (2021) and LG Gram 16 (2021) specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

LG Gram 17 (2021) Pros

Reasons that LG Gram 17 (2021) is better than LG Gram 16 (2021).

6% larger display

LG Gram 17 (2021) has a 17-inch screen size 6% larger than the 16-inch LG Gram 16 (2021).

Display size
LG Gram 17 (2021)
17-inch
LG Gram 16 (2021)
16-inch

LG Gram 16 (2021) Pros

Reasons that LG Gram 16 (2021) is better than LG Gram 17 (2021).

About 13% lighter

LG Gram 16 (2021) weighed 2.62 pounds, 13% lighter than the 2.98 pounds LG Gram 17 (2021).

WeightLG Gram 17 (2021)LG Gram 16 (2021)
Pound
2.98 lbs.
2.62 lbs.
Kilogram
1.35 kg
1.19 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between LG Gram 17 (2021) and LG Gram 16 (2021).

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 16GB

Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
LG Gram 17 (2021)
16 GB
LG Gram 16 (2021)
16 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4267MHz LPDDR4X RAM.

Memory type and speed
LG Gram 17 (2021) - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
LG Gram 16 (2021) - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz

Prices

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

LG Gram 17 2021 11th Price
LG Gram 17Z95P Laptop 17" Ultra-Lightweight, IPS, (2560 x 1600), Intel Evo 11th gen CORE i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, 80Wh Battery, Alexa Built-in, 2X USB-C, HDMI, USB-A – Black
LG Gram 17Z95P Laptop 17" Ultra-Lightweight, IPS, (2560 x 1600), Intel Evo 11th gen CORE i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, 80Wh Battery, Alexa Built-in, 2X USB-C, HDMI, USB-A – Black
By LG
$998.00
$1,849.99 46% OFF
LG Gram 17Z90P Laptop 17" IPS Ultra-Lightweight, (2560 x 1600), Intel Evo 11th gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Upgradeable Windows 10 Home, Alexa Built-in, 2X USB-C, HDMI, USB-A - Black
LG Gram 17Z90P Laptop 17" IPS Ultra-Lightweight, (2560 x 1600), Intel Evo 11th gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Upgradeable Windows 10 Home, Alexa Built-in, 2X USB-C, HDMI, USB-A - Black
By LG
$929.00
LG gram 17Z95P Laptop 17" Ultra-Lightweight, IPS, (2560 x 1600), Intel Evo 11th gen CORE i7, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, 80Wh Battery, Alexa Built-in, 2X USB-C, HDMI, USB-A – Black
LG gram 17Z95P Laptop 17" Ultra-Lightweight, IPS, (2560 x 1600), Intel Evo 11th gen CORE i7, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, 80Wh Battery, Alexa Built-in, 2X USB-C, HDMI, USB-A – Black
By LG
$979.99
LG Gram 16 2021 Z90P Price
LG gram 16” Lightweight Laptop, Intel 13th Gen Core i7 Evo Platform, Windows 11 Home, NVIDIA RTX3050 4GB GPU, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Black
LG gram 16” Lightweight Laptop, Intel 13th Gen Core i7 Evo Platform, Windows 11 Home, NVIDIA RTX3050 4GB GPU, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Black
By LG
$1,589.99
LG gram 16” Lightweight Laptop, Intel 13th Gen Core i7 Evo Platform, Windows 11 Home, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Gray
LG gram 16” Lightweight Laptop, Intel 13th Gen Core i7 Evo Platform, Windows 11 Home, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Gray
By LG
$999.99
$1,699.99 41% OFF
LG 16MR70.ASDU1 16” Gram +View IPS Protable Monitor, Silver
LG 16MR70.ASDU1 16” Gram +View IPS Protable Monitor, Silver
By LG
$346.99

Availability

LG Gram 17 (2021)LG Gram 16 (2021)
Released20212021
Release DateAnnounced and available on February 11, 2021.Announced and available on February 11, 2021.
Pricing$1,799
i7 16GB 1TB
  • $1,299
    i5 8GB 256GB
  • $1,699
    i7 16GB 1TB
Generations-

Exterior

LG Gram 17 (2021)LG Gram 16 (2021)
Dimensions14.97 x 10.24 x 0.70” (380.2 x 260.1 x 17.8 mm)14.01 x 9.58 x 0.66” (355.9 x 243.4 x 16.8 mm)
Weight2.98 lbs (1,350 g)2.62 lbs (1,190 g)
Colors
White Silver Black
White Silver Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size backlit keyboard with Numpad
    1.6mm key travel Enhanced Key Pitch Stroke Expanded Keycaps
  • Widened Touchpad
    Larger 16:10 ratio touchpad
  • Full-size backlit keyboard with Numpad
    1.6mm key travel Enhanced Key Pitch Stroke Expanded Keycaps
  • Widened Touchpad
    larger 16:10 ratio touchpad

Display

LG Gram 17 (2021)LG Gram 16 (2021)
Size17 Inches16 Inches
Info17-inch WQXGA+
IPS 2560 x 1600 16:10 60Hz 99% DCI-P3 (Min 95%) Non-touch
16-inch WQXGA+
IPS 2560 x 1600 16:10 60Hz 99% DCI-P3 (Min 95%) Non-touch

Ports

LG Gram 17 (2021)LG Gram 16 (2021)
  • 2 x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt™ 4
    Supports USB 4.0 Gen 3x2, Power Delivery, and DisplayPort.
  • 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2x1
  • 1 x Headphone jack
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x MicroSD card reader
  • 1 x Wedge-shaped lock
  • 2 x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt™ 4
    Supports USB 4.0 Gen 3x2, Power Delivery, and DisplayPort.
  • 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2x1
  • 1 x Headphone jack
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x MicroSD card reader
  • 1 x Wedge-shaped lock

Internal Specs

LG Gram 17 (2021)LG Gram 16 (2021)
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Memory
16GB
Dual-channel 4266 MHz LPDDR4X Memory
On-board memory
8GB 16GB
Dual-channel 4266 MHz LPDDR4X Memory
On-board memory
Storage
1TB
NVMe™ SSD.
2 x M.2 NVMe Slots.
256GB 512GB
NVMe™ SSD.
2 x M.2 NVMe Slots.

Connectivity

LG Gram 17 (2021)LG Gram 16 (2021)
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax)
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.1

Battery

LG Gram 17 (2021)LG Gram 16 (2021)
Size80 Wh (4-Cell Lithium-ion Battery)80 Wh (4-Cell Lithium-ion Battery)
Battery LifeUp to 19.5 hours
Tested with MobileMark® 2014
Up to 22 hours
Tested with MobileMark® 2014

Software

LG Gram 17 (2021)LG Gram 16 (2021)
OSWindows 10 Home (64-bit)Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
Built-in Apps
LG Control Center LG Update Center LG Reader Mode DTS-X Ultra Virtoo LG Power Manager
LG Control Center LG Update Center LG Reader Mode DTS-X Ultra Virtoo LG Power Manager

Camera & Audio

LG Gram 17 (2021)LG Gram 16 (2021)
CameraFront-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
AudioStereo Speakers
2.0W x 2 Max 5W (Smart Amp) DTS:X Ultra
Stereo Speakers
2.0W x 2 Max 5W (Smart Amp) DTS:X Ultra

Misc

LG Gram 17 (2021)LG Gram 16 (2021)
SensorsWindows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power buttonWindows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
Security
  • Windows Hello with Fingerprint Sign in
  • Wedge-shaped lock
  • Windows Hello with Fingerprint Sign in
  • Wedge-shaped lock
Warranty1 year parts and labor1 year parts and labor

Key Features

LG Gram 17 (2021)LG Gram 16 (2021)
At Glance
Released in Early
2021
16:10 WQXGA+
17”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
2.98 lb
1.35 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
16GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Released in Early
2021
16:10 WQXGA+
16”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
2.62 lb
1.19 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X

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