LG · 2024
LG Gram 16 (16Z90S)
16Z90S
1.19 kg for a 16-inch screen and around 13 hours of real battery, from about 1399 dollars.
from € 1.499 $1,399 RRP
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- Best for office and web work study programming
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on battery, with no category below average.
- Battery 9/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 5/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 6/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Light at 1.19 kg
- Long 13h real-world battery
Linux
Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : broken
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
Meteor Lake, IPU6 webcam that needs the out-of-tree stack, audio needs current sof-firmware. 19 kg for a 16-inch with a 77 Wh pack, real runtime around 13 hours on lighter loads.
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around 13 hours on lighter loads. The chassis flexes, that is the lightness tax. One RAM slot is socketed alongside soldered memory. Fingerprint not confirmed by us.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (one free slot to add more) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 16" 2560x1600 @ 60Hz, 350 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun |
| Weight | 1.19 kgvery light to carry |
| Battery | 77 Wh, around 13 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the LG Gram 16 (16Z90S) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS). Meteor Lake, IPU6 webcam that needs the out-of-tree stack, audio needs current sof-firmware.
- What does the LG Gram 16 (16Z90S) cost?
- RRP is about 1399 USD (1499 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the LG Gram 16 (16Z90S) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 6/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the LG Gram 16 (16Z90S)?
- 1.19 kg (2.62 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 77 Wh pack, around 13 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 9/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is partly soldered with one slot free, so you can add a stick but not replace the base 16 GB. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the LG Gram 16 (16Z90S)?
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from € 1.499 $1,399 RRP
Check price on AmazonShown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-18.
