I Was EXPECTING More! - LG Gram 16" 2-in1

The video opens with Anthony stepping in to review the LG Gram 16 inch 2-in-1, noting a few surprises compared to expectations. He lists the core specs at the start, including a Core i7-1165G7, 16 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, a 1 TB NVMe SSD, and a 16 inch LCD display, while also highlighting the absence of a wired LAN port. Early impressions focus on the build and weight, with some doubt about the material feel, while he checks for potential misalignment between the product they prepared to review and what’s actually delivered, including a Windows 10 vs Windows 11 discrepancy. The exterior and keyboard get attention next, including thoughts on the port layout, the dedicated sleep/biometric button, and the awkwardly small numpad, followed by a brief exploration of the stylus and the convertible form factor, including concerns about the practicality of tablet mode and the stability of the hinge. A significant portion of the middle section is devoted to bloatware and preinstalled software, with Anthony criticizing the out-of-box software as a major pain point that detracts from the user experience, including apps like Disney+, McAfee LiveSafe, and various setup utilities. Grammatical sponsor integration appears, but the main focus remains on user experience, performance, and value, and he uses this moment to pivot toward a hands-on power-up test, including a critical look at the display’s resolution, color accuracy, and HDR claims, which leads to a broader discussion about value for money. The final segment consolidates opinions on the laptop’s weight, durability, cooling, speakers, and battery, with Anthony concluding that while the hardware is fundamentally solid, the pricing and the preloaded software diminish the overall value, and he argues that simpler, more vanilla configurations would make the Gram more appealing. He wraps up with a candid verdict: the Gram 16 2-in-1 has strong potential thanks to its pen, build quality, and display, but it is let down by bloatware, questionable weight-to-performance tradeoffs, and a price that doesn’t align with the experience, inviting viewers to consider alternatives or wait for better value. The video ends with a reminder to subscribe for more content and a nod to related videos covering laptops and repairability, while acknowledging the mixed feelings about LG’s premium ultrabook lineup.

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