Overview
This video review covers the 2024 Lenovo Yoga 7i, a fully convertible 2-in-1 laptop featuring an OLED touchscreen, bundled stylus, and Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, evaluating its design, features, performance, and value for students and creative professionals.
Design and Build Quality
- Features curved, comfortable edges and all-metal (aluminum) construction for a sturdy, premium feel.
- The hinge is highly versatile, supporting various modes (laptop, tablet, tent, stand) with excellent tension but some display wobble.
- The device is compact (1.49 kg, 16.7 mm thick) and comes in a stylish tidal teal color, though prone to fingerprints.
Ports and Connectivity
- Left: HDMI 2.1 port, two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (charging, data, DisplayPort 2.1), combo headphone/mic jack.
- Right: USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, microSD card reader, power button.
- Supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for fast wireless connectivity.
Display and Stylus
- 14-inch OLED panel (1920x1200, 16:10, 10-bit color, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, HDR 500) with a glossy, fingerprint-prone touchscreen.
- Vertical aspect ratio benefits productivity; supports up to 600 nits (HDR) brightness.
- Lenovo Digital Pen 2 included; 4096 pressure levels, tilt detection, customizable buttons, long battery life (claimed up to 2000 hours).
Keyboard, Trackpad, and Webcam
- Compact keyboard with no numpad, large keys, good travel, uniform adjustable backlight, but small up/down arrow keys.
- Trackpad is large, accurate, supports Windows gestures, but clicks are loud and surface is not glass.
- FHD IR webcam with physical shutter, supports Windows Hello facial recognition; dual mics with AI noise cancellation.
Speakers
- Two 2W speakers (Dolby Atmos), loud and clear in laptop mode but muffled in stand/tent modes.
Performance and Hardware
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores, 22 threads, up to 4.8GHz, Intel Arc graphics).
- 16GB LPDDR5x RAM (soldered, non-upgradeable; options up to 32GB at purchase).
- 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (upgradeable at purchase).
- 71Wh battery, USB-C (65W) fast charging, up to 12–15 hours real-world use (20 hours claimed for video playback).
- Handles general productivity, creative tasks, and light gaming (e.g., 140 FPS in Valorant at 1080p).
Software and Features
- Intel Evo certified: instant wake, FHD webcam, Thunderbolt 4, and more.
- Built-in AI features with dedicated NPU and Copilot button for on-the-go assistance.
Value and Target Audience
- Best suited for students and creative professionals needing versatility, pen support, and strong all-round performance.
- Priced at ~$1200 ( ₹1,20,000); less expensive variants available with IPS display and Core Ultra 5.
Recommendations / Advice
- Consider the more affordable versions if on a tighter budget.
- Choose sufficient RAM at purchase, as it cannot be upgraded later.