LG Expands Gram Laptop Lineup with AI-Powered Devices
LG has announced that it’s expanding its lineup of Gram laptops in 2025, which includes launching the company’s first-ever Copilot+ PC and its first devices powered by Gram AI, its proprietary hybrid AI that utilizes both on-device and cloud-based AI models.
What’s New in the Gram Lineup?
Expected to be unveiled at CES 2025, the Gram, Gram Pro, Gram Pro 2-in-1, and Gram Book are just as slim and lightweight as last year’s models. We tested them, and can confirm that they’re some of the thinnest, lightest laptops we’ve ever seen. What’s new is that they now come equipped with LG’s on-device "Gram Chat" AI to process and analyze data locally, even when not connected to Wi-Fi.
Gram Chat AI: A Hybrid Approach
Gram Chat’s hybrid approach utilizes LG’s EXAONE large language model when offline, but when connected to Wi-Fi, it employs cloud-based AI powered by GPT-4o. LG Research released its EXAONE 3.0 LLM earlier this year after a three-year development period.
Benefits for Laptop Users
So, what does this mean for laptop users? AI all day, every day, whether or not you have Wi-Fi. LG says Gram Chat integrates with calendar and email apps, enabling the AI to help manage a user’s schedule as well as send and receive emails and messages. It also leverages the "Time Travel" feature, which can revisit web pages, documents, videos, and audio files.
Hardware Upgrades
In terms of hardware, the new Gram lineup is fully committed to running Intel processors, featuring both the "Arrow Lake" Intel Core Ultra H-Series and the "Lunar Lake" Intel Core Ultra V-Series, which is particularly optimized for AI tasks. In fact, the 0.49-inch thick LG Gram Pro with the Lunar Lake chip is the first from the series to be designated as a Copilot+ PC, and was first announced back in September at IFA in Berlin.
Display and Storage Options
The 2025 Gram Pro laptop lineup continues LG’s trend of offering 2TB storage options (except for the Gram Book, the smaller, more accessible model) and lots of onboard RAM. Surprisingly, though, only the 16-inch 2-in-1 Gram Pro has an OLED display option.
Specifications
Here is a breakdown of the major specs on the new Gram Pro laptops:
| LG Gram Pro 2-in-1 (16-inch) | LG Gram Pro (16-inch) | LG Gram Pro (17-inch) | LG Gram Book (15.6-inch) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | OLED: 48-120Hz, LCD: 31-144Hz | LCD: 31-144Hz | LCD: 31-144Hz | LCD: 60Hz |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5, 7 | Intel Core Ultra 5, 7, 9 | Intel Core Ultra 5, 7 | Intel Core i5 |
| GPU | Intel Arc | Intel Arc | Nvidia RTX 4050 | Intel Xe |
| Memory | Up to 32GB | Up to 32GB | Up to 32GB | Up to 16GB |
| Storage | Up to 2TB | Up to 2TB | Up to 2TB | Up to 1TB |
| Weight | 3.08 pounds | 2.73 pounds | 3.26 pounds | 3.74 pounds |
Pricing
Regarding pricing, LG has not dropped any numbers yet. But based on the current pricing of 2024’s Gram Pro models, I would estimate the first three laptops will be well above the $1,500 mark, hovering around $2,000 and up. The LG Gram Book, however, should be lower, with its comparatively modest suite of hardware.
Conclusion
The new Gram lineup promises to bring AI-powered processing and cloud-based intelligence to laptop users, with a focus on portability and performance. We’re excited to get our hands on these devices and test their capabilities in a real-world setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Gram Chat AI?
A: Gram Chat AI is a proprietary hybrid AI that utilizes both on-device and cloud-based AI models to process and analyze data.
Q: What are the benefits of Gram Chat AI?
A: Gram Chat AI enables users to access AI-powered processing and cloud-based intelligence, even when not connected to Wi-Fi, and integrates with calendar and email apps to help manage a user’s schedule.
Q: What kind of processors will the new Gram lineup use?
A: The new Gram lineup will use Intel processors, featuring both the "Arrow Lake" Intel Core Ultra H-Series and the "Lunar Lake" Intel Core Ultra V-Series.
Q: What is the weight of the new Gram laptops?
A: The weight of the new Gram laptops varies by model, ranging from 2.73 pounds to 3.74 pounds.
