Lenovo’s Yoga 9i Gen 7 is a 2-in-1 statement piece

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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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