Are there any alternatives?

The Dell XPS 15 offers a display that’s also in the 16:10 aspect ratio and provides much better quality in its 4K variant. It’s also almost twice as heavy even though its display is a bit smaller, and it can’t come close to matching the Gram 16’s battery life. You’ll also pay about $300 more for a similarly equipped XPS 15.

　　Next up is the Apple MacBook Pro 16, which has a more elegant look and feel, as well as a much better display and spectacular sound. It’s also much more expensive, and it, too, can’t come close to matching the Gram 16’s longevity.

　　Finally, you can get a slightly larger display with the XPS 17, and much faster performance, in a package that’s only slightly larger than the Gram 16. You’ll spend more money, though, and again, battery life will suffer.

　　The XPS 15 and 17 and the MacBook Pro 16 are also much faster than the Gram 16 thanks to more powerful 45-watt CPUs and discrete GPUs. That’s something to consider when you’re choosing between those two options and the lightest and longest-lasting laptop in this class.

　　

How long will it last?

I’ve already said it — the Gram 16 doesn’t feel like it’s as robust as many other premium laptops if you go looking for flaws. If you trust the MIL-STD-810G rating, though, you can feel confident that it will withstand some abuse. It’s covered by the industry standard — and too short — one-year warranty.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. The LG Gram 16 is a solid productivity performer with stellar — really, unparalleled — battery life, and it’s so darn light. Just make sure you note the performance differences compared to other similarly sized laptops.