South Korean tech giant LG Electronics on Dec. 5 released its upgraded 17-inch laptop that boasts better performance and portability.

The 2020 version of the LG Gram 17 is 0.3 centimeter shorter than its previous version, with an improved hinge design, according to the company. The laptop will also have a better battery life by using an 80 watt-hour battery inside, an upgrade from the previous 72-Wh battery, but will only weigh 1.35 kilograms. Typical 17-inch laptops on the market weigh above 2 kilograms.

The latest LG Gram 17 comes with 10th-generation Intel Ice Lake processors with graphics performance twice as good as the 2019 version, LG said. It is also equipped with a 256 GB solid-state drive (SSD) and has an extra slot for an additional SSD to upgrade the onboard storage.

LG said the 2020 LG Gram 17 will be sold for 2.14 million won ($1,800) here, with preorders starting Dec. 6.

By Ram Garikipati and newswires (ram@heraldcorp.com)