LG gram 14 14Z90RU mini review

[John Ratsey]

As noted here, I stumbled on a new and less expensive version of the LG gram 14 and ordered one. It arrived today and my initial observations are:

1. Yes, it is 2025 production despite the R in the model number. The label on the box says that mine was made (in China) on 24th September 2025. 

2. According to my kitchen scales (which have weighed many computers) it weighs 964g, so less than the advertised 999g. There was a time, many years ago, when Dell computers always weighed more than advertised so these days I'm pleasantly surprised when my purchases weigh no more than advertised.

3. The hardware seems to be a mix of Raptor Lake and Alder Lake parts. The CPU specs are here.

4. The WiFi module is the Intel AX211 (same as in my 2024 gram Pro). Thus supports Bluetooth 5.3 and not 5.1 listed in the on-line information.

5. The case, battery and display seems to be that used for the other 2025 models (the bottom cover has a February 2025 date stamp).

6. The keyboard is backlit. It has two SSD slots, so no spec trimming for the budget model. The supplied SSD, however, is Phison - not a well-known brand. 

7. HWiNFO provides some useful information about the CPU power limits:

This shows that the CPU is capable of much higher power for shorter periods. Under load the fan noise is noticeable but not annoying.

8. On first charging the battery showed 69.7 Wh - about 3% short of the rated 72 Wh. This may improve with a bit of power cycling.

 

More will follow.