LG Gram 14 (14Z90Q) (2022)

LG Gram 14 (14Z90Q) (2022)

Building on the success of previous LG Gram generations, LG has introduced the LG Gram 2022 lineup, maintaining its core focus on ultralight portability and capable performance for work and entertainment anywhere, anytime, for office professionals and business users alike.

For 2022, LG Gram offers 3 new models: 14Z90Q, 16Z90Q, and 17Z90Q, corresponding to 3 display sizes: 14 inch, 16 inch, and 17 inch, along with a refreshed gray color option. In this article, Hung Phat Laptop introduces the LG Gram 2022 14Z90Q laptop.

Striking Ultrathin and Light Design

In the 2022 gram lineup, the gram 14 version weighs an impressive 999g. This ultralight footprint - long the signature highlight of the lineup - allows you to lift the laptop comfortably with one hand and easily slip it into a tote or backpack on any trip, making it an ideal choice for frequent travelers such as business professionals. The new generation is available in 3 colors: Snow White, Charcoal Gray, and Obsidian Black, with Charcoal Gray being the new addition. The LG Gram 2022 14Z90Q laptop comes in an elegant, sophisticated Obsidian Black.

Beyond its ultra-portable, thin-and-light profile, the chassis continues to use magnesium-nano carbon alloy. The overall build quality on the 2022 LG feels sturdier and the ports look more refined. LG also reinforced the C-side deck to make the chassis more rigid, eliminating flex while typing. It naturally meets the MIL-STD-810G military durability standard, giving users complete peace of mind regarding long-term reliability.

Impressive Display

The 4 slim bezels on the LG Gram 2022 14Z90Q laptop have been retained. The top bezel integrates an FHD webcam - a welcome upgrade essential for remote work and online learning where clear detail is required to communicate effectively. In addition, the IR camera supports facial recognition for faster, more secure Windows Hello sign-in.

The standout feature of the screen is naturally its exceptional specifications: a 14-inch display with WQXGA resolution (2560x1600) and a 16:10 aspect ratio that provides 11% more vertical viewing space than traditional 16:9, delivering an impressive visual experience with sharp detail and vibrant, lifelike colors. The panel is also well suited for content creators and photo or graphic designers thanks to 99% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage and 350 nits of brightness.

Thanks to the IPS display panel, the screen on the LG Gram 2022 14Z90Q laptop achieves high brightness, precise contrast, and authentic color reproduction. The IPS panel also delivers wide 178-degree viewing angles, allowing you to view content from multiple angles without colors or details shifting compared to a direct viewing angle.

Its anti-glare coating is equally effective, letting you work in varied lighting conditions without reflections or visual fatigue. This coating also helps protect your eyes from strain during long, continuous hours at the computer.

Superb Performance

The LG Gram 2022 14Z90Q-G laptop introduces a significant performance boost to the LG gram 2022 lineup by incorporating a 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake P CPU, which delivers performance widely regarded as substantially higher than 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake. The LG Gram 2022 14ZD90Q configuration features the Intel® Core™ i7-1260P processor with 12 cores, 16 threads, and clocks ranging from 3.40 GHz up to 4.70 GHz.

Complementing this capable processor, the new generation adopts low-power LPDDR5 memory for improved throughput. With 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, handling multiple simultaneous tasks remains smooth and responsive. During everyday work, you can open numerous browser tabs and switch between applications without frustrating stutter or lag. For storage, it comes with a 512GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD, giving you ample space to store applications for work and recreation while providing fast data access and quick system boot times.

Adding to its capabilities, the LG Gram 2022 14Z90Q laptop is equipped with popular Intel Iris Xe Graphics integrated graphics. Beyond rendering smooth visuals and sharp detail, it offers substantial energy efficiency, helping you work longer on battery power and get more done.

It delivers solid visual performance for photo editing tools and casual gaming. With Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics, you can comfortably play popular esports titles, run Adobe creative suites, edit video, and more.

Another key upgrade for 2022 is Wi-Fi 6E connectivity across 3 bands (2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz) with up to 2Gbps bandwidth. This provides speeds up to 4 times faster and a more stable connection than the previous generation, ensuring fast wireless throughput for everyday networking tasks.

Bluetooth 5.0 is also included, letting you connect peripherals, transfer files, and handle everyday accessories as needed.

Keyboard and Touchpad

The keyboard on the LG Gram 2022 14Z90Q laptop provides relatively deep key travel, well-proportioned key spacing, and responsive feedback during rapid typing. It delivers a quiet, comfortable typing experience that minimizes hand fatigue over long typing sessions, making it well suited for office productivity. The keyboard also features 2-level backlighting for comfortable typing in dim environments.

As for the touchpad, it tracks smoothly and accurately with Precision drivers; while somewhat compact, it still provides a solid navigation experience when an external mouse is not available.

Versatile Connectivity

Despite its ultra-slim profile, the LG Gram 2022 14Z90Q laptop comes equipped with a comprehensive selection of modern ports: 2 x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (supporting USB4), 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x HDMI, 1 x 3.5mm audio jack, 1 x microSD card slot, and a laptop security lock slot. You can output to two 4K displays or one 8K display at 40Gbps transfer rates while simultaneously charging external devices, with the dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports providing versatile expansion across multiple interfaces.
You can also compare it with the LG Gram 16 (16Z90S) (2024) or the LG Gram 17 (17Z90S) (2024).

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