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| The LG Gram Pro AI |
SEOUL – LG Electronics is once again pushing the boundaries of the premium laptop segment with the official unveiling of its 2026 Gram Pro AI series. The headline act? A machine that doesn’t just connect you to the cloud for artificial intelligence but brings powerful, private AI processing directly to your fingertips. Slated for a January 6 release in its home market of South Korea, the new Grams promise a revolutionary blend of brainpower, marathon battery life, and the iconic lightness the line is famous for.
At the heart of the LG Gram Pro AI 2026 is what LG calls a "game-changer" for productivity: the integrated Exaone 3.5 large language model. Unlike many AI PCs that rely on a constant internet connection to access cloud-based AI, Exaone 3.5 operates locally on the laptop's hardware. This means faster response times for complex tasks and, crucially, enhanced data privacy.
"This shift to powerful local AI processing represents a fundamental change in how users interact with their devices," said an industry analyst in a recent market report. The move by major manufacturers like LG signals a growing demand for more secure, responsive, and personalized computing experiences.
Complementing this is the innovative My Archive feature. This intelligent system goes beyond simple file storage. It actively indexes and understands the data within your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Imagine asking your laptop, "Find that budget forecast presentation from last quarter where we discussed marketing spend in Europe," and getting an instant, precise result—all without your data ever leaving the device. This local search and analysis power also fuels the laptop's ability to generate summaries, drafts, and answers based solely on your own work.
Uncompromised Portability Meets Aerospace Strength
Despite packing this significant new computational power, the LG Gram Pro remains astonishingly light. The company confirms the 16-inch model tips the scales at a mere 1.199 kg, upholding the Gram's legacy as the king of lightweight portability. The secret, LG says, lies in Aerominum, an advanced aluminum-carbon hybrid material typically reserved for aircraft manufacturing. It provides a rigid, durable chassis without the weight penalty.
Battery Life That Redefines All-Day Computing
Where powerful specs often sacrifice endurance, LG claims the new Gram Pro thrives. The 16-inch model is equipped with a high-density 77 Wh battery, boasting a staggering up to 27 hours of use on a single charge. For users on the move, the fast-charging capability is equally impressive: just 30 minutes plugged in is promised to deliver over nine hours of additional runtime.
A Full Lineup for Every Professional
LG will introduce a total of seven new models in South Korea, headlined by the LG Gram Pro AI, the convertible LG Gram Pro 360 AI, and the LG Grambook AI. This expansion follows the company's initial foray into the AI PC arena last July with the 16Z90TR and 17Z90TR Gram Pro models. Those devices, powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 processors and dedicated NVIDIA RTX 5050 graphics, set the stage with weights of 1.3kg and 1.4kg respectively.
The rapid iteration and expansion of the Gram AI lineup underscore the fierce competition in the emerging AI PC market. As reported by Yonhap News Agency, major Korean tech firms are accelerating their AI-integrated device rollouts to capture early adopters and define this new category. You can read more about the broader industry push in their coverage here.
The global launch dates and pricing for the LG Gram Pro AI 2026 series are expected to be announced shortly after the Korean debut. If LG's claims hold true, the new Gram Pro isn't just an upgrade—it's a bold vision for a smarter, more autonomous, and utterly portable future for the working professional.