LG just announced that it’s launching the world’s lightest 17-inch laptop with a discrete RTX GPU, ahead of CES 2026.
The LG gram Pro 17 17Z90UR will pack a 17-inch 2560 x 1600 display that’s matched with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 discrete graphics cards into a form factor that’s typically used by 16-inch laptops. This flagship device will only be available in North America, though. LG also said that this is the first time that it will use "Aerominum" material in the gram line-up, which reduces weight while still maintaining the structural strength that thin-and-light laptops need to withstand everyday use.
LG says that the gram Pro 17 is built for productivity and immersive viewing, with the company claiming that the 8GB of GDDR7 memory found in the RTX 5050 discrete GPU provides “ample performance for graphics-intensive tasks, content creation, and gaming.” However, this is likely not enough for most hardcore gamers — at best, it’s good for entry-level or mid-range gaming at 1080p. That means it probably would have some trouble running games at its native resolution, unless you lower some graphics settings to smooth out the frame rate.
The company is also launching a 16-inch model with a 2880 x 1800 OLED screen alongside the larger 17-inch laptop, but it seems that it doesn’t have a discrete GPU offering. Nevertheless, LG says that it’s introducing a “dual-AI” functionality in the LG gram Pro 16 alongside other select models. This combines Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC functionality, which often requires an internet connection, with LG’s own homegrown on-device AI chat called EXAONE 3.5 sLLM. This small language model runs locally on the laptop, allowing users to enjoy AI features even without an internet connection.
We did not get any more information from LG regarding these devices, except that they are “powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors.” These are likely the upcoming Intel Core Ultra 3 chips, code-named Panther Lake.
We expect the company to announce more details on this line-up at CES 2026, including how much memory these laptops will have, pricing, and availability. Nevertheless, it seems that this new line of thin-and-light devices would be a great option for those who need a portable device for work while retaining some gaming capability for the end of the day.
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