Lenovo’s Yoga 9i Gen 7 is a 2-in-1 statement piece
by Scharon Harding from Ars Technica - All content on (#5Z6Q9)
Enlarge / Lenovo's Yoga 9i 14" 7th Gen laptop. (credit: Scharon Harding)
| Specs at a glance: Lenovo Yoga 9i (14") | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Worst | Best | As reviewed | |
| Screen | 14-inch 1920*1200 IPS touchscreen | 14-inch 3840*2400 90 Hz OLED IPS touchscreen | 14-inch 2800*1800 90 Hz OLED IPS touchscreen |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i7-1260P | ||
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5-5200 | 16GB LPDDR5-5200 | |
| Storage | 256 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe (integrated) | ||
| Networking | 802.11ax (2*2), Bluetooth 5.2 | ||
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x 3.5 mm jack | ||
| Size | 12.52 x 9.06 x 0.6 inches (318 x 230 x 15.25 mm) | ||
| Weight | Starts at 3.26 lbs (1,480 g) | ||
| Battery | 75 Whr | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,080 at Lenovo | $1,930 | $1,730 |
| Other | Stylus, protective sleeve included |
For a laptop to make a statement, it needs to have more than just the latest components-it has to have style. Lenovo's Yoga 9i is ready to compete in today's market with its Intel 12th Gen P-series CPUs, but it shows it's more than just another thin-and-light convertible with luxurious details.
You can immediately tell the Yoga 9i was designed to grab your attention with its shiny, polished finishes. But it's the creature comforts, like a hi-res webcam with background blur, an optional tall and fast OLED touchscreen, and abnormally loud speakers-that tell the real story.
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