LG Electronics has updated its 2026 gram Pro 16 and gram Pro 17 laptops with more powerful internal hardware [1].
These upgrades target the balance between portability and power. By increasing the performance ceiling of the interior components, LG aims to keep the gram Pro series competitive as one of the thinnest laptops available that still includes a dedicated graphics processor [1].
The 2026 models now include a discrete GPU with a 70W power rating [1]. This represents a significant interior update when compared to the 2025 versions of the hardware [1]. The increase in wattage allows the GPU to maintain higher clock speeds under load, a common bottleneck in ultra-thin laptop designs.
Powering these machines are the new Intel Core Ultra X7 processors [1]. The combination of the X7 chip and the upgraded GPU is intended to provide substantially better performance for demanding tasks than previous iterations [1].
LG has maintained the slim form factor of the gram Pro line while integrating these components [1]. The company is positioning these devices for users who require professional-grade processing power without the bulk of a traditional gaming or workstation laptop [1].
“LG Electronics has updated its 2026 gram Pro 16 and gram Pro 17 laptops with more powerful internal hardware.”
The shift to a 70W GPU and Intel Core Ultra X7 processors suggests LG is moving the gram Pro from a general productivity tool toward a high-performance thin-and-light category. This puts pressure on competitors who struggle to manage thermal output in small chassis, as higher wattage typically requires more efficient cooling solutions to prevent performance throttling.
