A threat to portable monitors everywhere: Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review
Enlarge / The hinge awkwardly breaking up content on Lenovo's Yoga Book 9i. (credit: Scharon Harding)
| Specs at a glance: Lenovo Yoga Book 9i | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Worst | Best | As reviewed | |
| Screen | 2x 13.3-inch 2880*1800 OLED touchscreen | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i7-1355U | ||
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x-6400 | ||
| Storage | 512GB M.2 NVMe 2242 PCIe 4.0 SSD | 1TB M.2 NVMe 2242 PCIe 4.0 SSD | 512GB M.2 NVMe 2242 PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Networking | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1 | ||
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 | ||
| Size | 11.78*8.03*0.63 inches (299.1*203.9*15.95 mm) | ||
| Weight | Starts at 2.95 lbs (1.34 kg) | ||
| Battery | 80 Wh | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,000 | $2,100 | $2,000 |
| Other | Bluetooth keyboard, Bluetooth mouse, stylus, and laptop stand/keyboard cover included |
Dual-screen laptops have been around for enough years that Asus now has a lineup of them. But Lenovo's Yoga Book 9i is the dual-screen option for maximum screen space. Open the 2-in-1 laptop, and you'll find two 13.3-inch, 16:10 OLED touchscreens in lieu of any integrated keyboard, touchpad, or traditional deck.
The machine looks striking. But once you're past the initial intrigue, you might ask yourself: Why would I want this? Well-you might not. This is an unusual laptop built for unique needs. While our review will explain how it works-and its undesirable quirks-many might find its design inconvenient.
But for some, the laptop opens possibilities in ways new laptops rarely do. It can make your portable monitor redundant, and it sports a crease-free look that foldables can only dream of at this point. Lenovo's dual-screen laptop could influence future products for the better. For now, the laptop's a refreshingly realistic option for people who want more screen real estate without giving up more space.