A suite of new enhancements including ThunderboltTM 3, Touch Screen,
Finger Print Sensor and more
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its latest iterations of the LG gram laptops. The laptops continue to push the boundaries of portable computing with improved mobility and durability, as well as upgraded processors and more versatile functionality. The series is ideal for business professionals who are always on the go; Photographers and designers who need speedy and reliable performance in a mobile workstation.
The new models continue to be amongst the lightest laptops available on the market today.1 They feature a highly efficient 72Wh (up to 22.5hrs2) battery which lasts up to almost a full day on a single charge2, and their compact design allows the LG gram’s smaller form factor to feature wider screens. The 14-inch model 14Z980 is also the same size as a conventional 13-inch laptop but offers a wider display with a minimized bezel. Despite its slim body, it still has all the necessary ports a consumer needs, such as HDMI, microSD, headphone, USB and USB-C.
A Powerhouse in an Ultra-thin Body
Equipped with the latest 8th Intel® CoreTM i7 and i5 processors and SSD storage, the newest LG gram laptops are ideal for content creators who work with larger documents. Users can boost work efficiency as booting time now comes in under 10 seconds. The gram series also offers a second SSD drive slot for even more internal storage, this means users no longer having to carry the extra bulk of an external hard drive while working on the go.
The new LG gram also feature improved build quality, achieved by the Nano Carbon Magnesium full metal alloy body, often used in the aerospace industry where high strength and light weight are required. Passing seven stringent U.S. military MIL-STD 810G durability tests for resistance to impact, pressure and temperature, the gram offers a greater peace of mind for everyday usage.
Increase Productivity with a Host of New Features
The 2018 gram laptops carry on LG’s trend of incorporating new and advanced features into its computing products such as Touch Screen, ThunderboltTM 3 and Fingerprint Reader. With LG’s new IPS In-cell Touch technology, it prevents color shift on screen when touching the display. The LG gram 13 also features a touch screen for an accurate onscreen haptic control. The LG gram 15 gram boasts ThunderboltTM 3 for speedy data transfer that is eight times faster than USB Type-C, and seamless transmission of 4K/5K content to exterior displays. Furthermore, all LG gram models come with a Fingerprint Reader which enables users to log in and power on at the same time with the press of a single button. The webcam has also shifted its positioning to the top of the display for flattering video calls, and the fan is even quieter and emits less heat than before.
Other popular features from its predecessors remain in the new LG gram, such as the backlight keyboard with two levels of brightness for working in dimmer environments, precision touchpad for optimal utilization of handy shortcuts, DTS Headphone:X for a surround sound effect through the headphones, instant booting feature and advanced Reader Mode for optimal screen conditions to reduce eye fatigue.
“We’re very proud to introduce the new gram, which has been designed for an all-round, high performance laptop with maximum portability,” said Hosik Kim, Product Director, LG Home Entertainment. “LG offers powerful laptops that deliver greater work efficiency and durability, while continuing the product’s original identity of ultra portability for its users. The 2018 gram series ticks all the boxes for users who want versatile and lightweight laptops with fast processing capabilities.”
For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com/sg/laptops
Key Specifications:
| LG gram | 15.6″ | ||
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
Model | 15Z980 (i7) | 15Z980 (i5) |
| Color | White | White | |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | Operating System | Windows 10 Home (64bit) | Windows 10 Home (64bit) |
| PROCESSOR | CPU Brand | 8th Gen Intel® | 8th Gen Intel® |
| CPU Type | Intel® Core™ i7-8550U | Intel® Core™ i5-8250U | |
| CPU Speed | 1.8 GHz (Turbo up to 4.0 GHz) | 1.6 GHz (Turbo up to 3.4 GHz) | |
| MEMORY | Total Memory (3) | 8GB | 8GB |
| Memory Speed | DDR4 2400MHz | DDR4 2400MHz | |
| HARD DRIVE | Type / Interface | M.2 SSD (Solid-State Drive) SATA3 | M.2 SSD (Solid-State Drive) SATA3 |
| Capacity (4) | 512GB | 256GB | |
| DISPLAY | Screen Size | 15.6″ | 15.6″ |
| Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | FHD (1920 x 1080) | FHD (1920 x 1080) | |
| Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | |
| AUDIO | Speakers | Stereo Speaker (1.5W x 2) | Stereo Speaker (1.5W x 2) |
| Built-In Microphone | Internal Mic | Internal Mic | |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wireless | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC8265 (802.11ac 2×2, WiFi/Bluetooth Combo) |
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC8265 (802.11ac 2×2, WiFi/Bluetooth Combo) |
| LAN (5) | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100 Mbps | |
| Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth v. 4.1) | Yes (Bluetooth v. 4.1) | |
| FEATURES | Reader Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Back-lit Keyboard | Yes (2-level) | Yes (2-level) | |
| Fingerprint ID | Yes | Yes | |
| MIL-STD 810G | Yes | Yes | |
| DTS Headphone:X | Yes | Yes | |
| Webcam | 1.3M/ HD (720p) | 1.3M/ HD (720p) | |
| PORTS AND CONNECTORS |
HDMI (Standard) | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt™ 3 / USB 3.0 Type-C | Thunderbolt™ 3/ USB 3.0 Type-C | USB 3.0 Type-C | |
| USB 3.0 | 3 | 3 | |
| Micro-SD | 1 slot | 1 slot | |
| Headphone Out | Yes | Yes | |
| RJ45 Ethernet (5) | Yes | Yes | |
| DC-In | Yes | Yes | |
| BATTERY / POWER | Battery | 4 Cell (Li-Polymer, 7.7V / 72Wh) | 4 Cell (Li-Polymer, 7.7V / 72Wh) |
| Battery Life* | 19 Hours | 19 Hours | |
| MATERIAL (BODY) | Material | Magnesium alloy (Nano Carbon with Magnesium) |
Magnesium alloy (Nano Carbon with Magnesium) |
| DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT | Dimensions (WxHxD) cm | 35.8 x 22.8 x 1.45~1.68 | 35.8 x 22.8 x 1.45~1.68 |
| Weight | 1095g | 1095g | |
| AVAILABILITY | May 2018 | May 2018 | |
| PRICE* | S$2,599 | S$2,099 | |
| LG gram | 14.0″ | 13.3″ | ||
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
Model | 14Z980 (i7) | 14Z980 (i5) | 13Z980 (i5) |
| Color | Dark Silver | Dark Silver | White | |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | Operating System | Windows 10 Home (64bit) | Windows 10 Home (64bit) | Windows 10 Home (64bit) |
| PROCESSOR | CPU Brand | 8th Gen Intel® | 8th Gen Intel® | 8th Gen Intel® |
| CPU Type | Intel® Core™ i7-8550U | Intel® Core™ i5-8250U | Intel® Core™ i5-8250U | |
| CPU Speed | 1.8 GHz (Turbo up to 4.0 GHz) |
1.6 GHz (Turbo up to 3.4 GHz) |
1.6 GHz (Turbo up to 3.4 GHz) |
|
| MEMORY | Total Memory (3) | 8GB | 8GB | 8GB |
| Memory Speed | DDR4 2400MHz | DDR4 2400MHz | DDR4 2400MHz | |
| HARD DRIVE | Type / Interface |
M.2 SSD (Solid-State Drive) SATA3 |
M.2 SSD (Solid-State Drive) SATA3 |
M.2 SSD (Solid-State Drive) SATA3 |
| Capacity (4) | 512GB | 256GB | 256GB | |
| DISPLAY | Screen Size | 14.0″ | 14.0″ | 13.3″ |
| Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | FHD (1920 x 1080) | FHD (1920 x 1080) | FHD (1920 x 1080) | |
| Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | |
| AUDIO | Speakers | Stereo Speaker (1.5W x 2) | Stereo Speaker (1.5W x 2) | Stereo Speaker (1.5W x 2) |
| Built-In Microphone |
Internal Mic | Internal Mic | Internal Mic | |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wireless | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC8265 (802.11ac 2×2, WiFi/Bluetooth Combo) |
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC8265 (802.11ac 2×2, WiFi/Bluetooth Combo) |
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC8265 (802.11ac 2×2, WiFi/Bluetooth Combo) |
| LAN (5) | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100 Mbps | |
| Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth v. 4.1) | Yes (Bluetooth v. 4.1) | Yes (Bluetooth v. 4.1) | |
| FEATURES | Reader Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Back-lit Keyboard |
Yes (2-level) | Yes (2-level) | Yes (2-level) | |
| Fingerprint ID | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| MIL-STD 810G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| DTS Headphone:X |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Touchscreen | No | No | Yes | |
| Webcam | 1.3M/ HD (720p) | 1.3M/ HD (720p) | 1.3M/ HD (720p) | |
| PORTS AND CONNECTORS |
HDMI (Standard) |
1 | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt™ 3 / USB 3.0 Type-C | USB 3.0 Type-C | USB 3.0 Type-C | USB 3.0 Type-C | |
| USB 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Micro-SD | 1 slot | 1 slot | 1 slot | |
| Headphone Out | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| RJ45 Ethernet (5) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| DC-In | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| BATTERY / POWER | Battery | 4 Cell (Li-Polymer, 7.7V / 72Wh) |
4 Cell (Li-Polymer, 7.7V / 72Wh) |
4 Cell (Li-Polymer, 7.7V / 72Wh) |
| Battery Life* | 21.5 Hours | 21.5 Hours | 22.5 Hours | |
| MATERIAL (BODY) | Material | Magnesium alloy (Nano Carbon with Magnesium) |
Magnesium alloy (Nano Carbon with Magnesium) |
Magnesium alloy (Nano Carbon with Magnesium) |
| DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT | Dimensions (WxHxD) cm | 32.3 x 21.2 x 1.45~1.65 | 32.3 x 21.2 x 1.45~1.65 | 30.6 x 21.2 x 1.45~1.55 |
| Weight | 995g | 995g | 965g | |
| AVAILABILITY | May 2018 | May 2018 | May 2018 | |
| PRICE* | S$2,399 | S$1,999 | S$1,999 | |
1 The 13.3- and 14-inch models (models 13Z980 and 14Z980) weigh just 965 and 995 grams, respectively, while the largest 15.6-inch model (model 15Z950) weighs in at 1,095 grams.
2 LG gram laptop batteries on the 13.3-, 14- and 15.6-inch models last up to 22.5, 21.5 and 19 hours, respectively, based on 2014 MobileMark® criteria.
3 Based on MobileMark 2014, upgradable up to 16GB – 8gb x 2.
4 Based on MobileMark 2014, upgradable up to 1TB – 512gb x2.
5 Based on MobileMark 2014, via USB Type-C port with RJ45 gender.
* Prices are accurate as of April 19, 2018.
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