we received two stylish models from Lenovo's Yoga series on our test bench The Yoga 7 a very versatile 2-in-1 and the Yoga Slim 9 a top tier ultra portable Let's start quickly with what they have in common then we'll focus on the differences which I find more important Both models are 14-in ultra portables each weighing between 1.2 and 1.4 kilos and both come with OLED touchcreens However there is a significant difference between the panels which we'll discuss a bit later Although they are both powered by the same Intel Core Ultra 7258V processor and have 32 gigs of soldered non-upgradeable RAM the performance scale tips in favor of the Slim 9 thanks to its larger cooling system The Yoga 7 also struggles slightly in the cooling department since it has to contend with the 360° rotating hinges necessary for its two-in-one design That's a compromise to keep in mind when choosing any two-in-one device Even though the battery sizes differ slightly both models charge via 65watt USBC ports placed on both sides which we appreciate and the wireless connectivity is top-notch Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 on both Another common point is the Lenovo Vantage app which lets you check the overall status of the laptops and configure settings related to performance screen or battery It's decent though it could stand to spam you less with surveys widgets and unnecessary notifications And now we've reached the crossroads Our first stop is the Lenovo Yoga 7 the two-in-1 version In short it's a laptop with hinges that allow the screen to rotate 360° functioning either as a classic laptop or as a tablet thanks to the touchscreen The rotation is smooth and the power button has been moved to the side so you don't fumble for it while in tablet mode which is a brilliant idea The materials used in its construction are premium with the Yoga 7's body made of aluminum As for the lead it's a mix of aluminum and synthetic leather An interesting combination and I'm curious to see how it holds up over time Unfortunately the famous saying it doesn't rattle or creek doesn't quite apply here The Yoga Slim 7 has a bit of creaking a sign that the connection between the panel chassis and the synthetic leather back isn't perfect Of course this might be just a small defect with the sample we received or a general issue I can't say for sure So if anyone in the community owns this model please leave a comment I'd love to know if others have noticed this creeks under torsion Moving to the internals the Ultra 7258V is a fairly capable processor but is slightly throttled in this 2-in-1 implementation partly due to the cooling system Synthetic benchmarks like Cinebench R23 show a maximum of 9100 points in multi-core an acceptable score for such a device but almost 20% lower than what the same processor achieved in the Yoga Slim 9 Even so the Yoga 7 didn't show any signs of fatigue during the week I spent with it Every time I test the Twin One I think about how useful a device like this would have been during my high school and college days Typing is quick and easy And if you need to draw something no problem Switch to tablet mode and just draw Okay you do need a bit of artistic talent which I completely lack But if you've got talent a graphics or design app will feel right at home on this touchcreen plus pen combo The display on the Yoga 7 is a highly capable capacitive OLED The version we received for testing features a panel called Pure Sight with a 2,880 by600 pixels a 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 500 nits in SDR and 1100 nits locally in HDR It's also Dolby Vision certified which means movies and TV shows will look excellent on this screen As for protecting the OLED panel there are various anti-burning solutions available in Lenovo Vantage which will help you deal with static elements displayed on the screen Regarding the Lenovo pen it initially connects via a type-C cable after which you'll need to install the pen settings app Fortunately as soon as the two devices sync you'll be directed to the Microsoft Store to download the app which becomes your new hub for adjusting settings and monitoring the pen's battery A bit too many steps in my opinion I think the system could have been simpler and more straightforward like on tablets Otherwise it's all good You get 4,000 levels of pressure sensitivity and even access to Capilot features for generating or editing images like in image creator generative erase remove background or co-creator All of which pair beautifully with a pen like this Moving on to the basics Although the keyboard quality typically improves with device price I must admit I actually preferred the keyboard on the Yoga 72in-1 over the one on the Slim 9 I suspect the slightly bigger key travel and the better height contributed to the better typing confidence It's also backlit with white lighting and flanked by speakers The touchpad is generous and big enough even for the most demanding users It supports multi-touch gestures and work well throughout the testing period And if you ever find yourself not getting along with it don't forget the screen is also touch sensitive Sound-wise the speakers support Dolby Atmos and are surprisingly powerful for such a two-in-one device I also appreciate the separation of the two bottom firing woofers from the two tweeters a setup that delivers audio quality superior to most laptops of this kind on the market One major difference between the two tested models is in terms of physical ports And surprisingly the Yoga 7 2in-1 is the clear winner here In addition to the two Thunderbolt 4 USBC ports that both models have the Yoga 7 also offers an extra USBA port at 5GPS an HDMI port a 3.5 mm combo jack and a micro SD card reader And while I could tolerate the lack of an HDMI and an USBA port on the Slim 9 for the sake of its slim profile I cannot forgive the lack of a card reader But how's the battery life because that's a crucial point for ultra portables like these Our realworld battery test which involved running Netflix for as long as possible showed a battery drain of about 10% per hour at full brightness at 100% So you can conservatively estimate around 9 hours of video playback And if you want to stretch battery life even further you can safely reduce brightness to 50% and lower the refresh rate to 60 Hz And now let's move on to the more expensive model the Slim 9 Right from the start I appreciate Lenovo's effort to make it stand out with his blue collar and glass back Although I think I can spot the fingerprints of every teammate with a naked eye And while we're on the topic of things that might annoy you the upper lip of the lid the area you grip to open the laptop could have been more pronounced It's nearly impossible to open it with one finger without holding down the base with the other hand I know these are seemingly minor details but in this price range many competitors have a much more pleasant opening experience Inside as I mentioned earlier the Intel Core Ultra 7258V is a capable chip and Lenovo extracts even more performance from it in the Slim 9 compared to the Yoga 7 2in1 This is partly due to a better cooling and a more efficient exhaust system unobstructed by the rear hinges So everything that ran well on the Yoga 7 performed even better on the Slim 9 and looked stunning on its Pure Side Pro OLED panel Another very interesting aspect was the new camera which Lenovo chose to hide beneath the display completely freeing up the top bezel The result a very clean look and ultras slim bezels something I absolutely love This design choice adds to the overall elegance of the device From a distance it's hard to believe the Slim 9 fits a 14inch panel into such a compact chassis And the panel is exceptional 4K resolution 120 Hz refresh rate 600 nits brightness in SDR Dolby Vision certification and sub one delta E accuracy meaning professional-grade color precision It's hard to put into words how good this OLED panel looks and even our recorded footage doesn't do it justice You have to see it with your own eyes to truly appreciate it The keyboard on the Yoga Slim 9 is also very pleasant The keys have enough travel to satisfy even fans of standalone keyboards They are well spaced and they offer enough resistance to prevent accidental inputs Of course it's backlit and I also like the way the back lit fades in gradually Soundwise although the speaker placement is better on the Yoga 72in one with two upward firing twitterers aimed at the user and supported by two bottom firing woofers surprisingly the Yoga Slim 9 delivered significantly better sound Its four downwardfiring speakers two twitterers and two woofers produced punchier clearer audio I also noticed better frequency separation and a much more detailed sound stage all in a thinner chassis I was genuinely impressed Well done Lenovo And now let's talk a bit about one of the most interesting features of this laptop the invisible camera Beyond the initial excitement from the Slim 9's ultra narrow bezels hiding the camera under the screen raised a few questions for me How do you block it Obviously if the camera lens is no longer on the bezel the physical cover is gone too But Lenovo thought of that and included a small slider on the side edge of the laptop While it's not a traditional lens cover the slider does the job and helps reduce paranoia Additionally when the camera is on there's a small lead that lights up and the little back punch hole appears where the camera is a detail that's hard to miss The image quality has taken a slight hit due to the underd display placement There's a faint foggy effect on images which becomes more noticeable in direct light but that's a compromise I'm willing to accept in the name of the laptop's sleek and elegant look Plus the way the camera reveals itself when activated is very cool Moving on the Yoga Slim 9's 75Wh battery quite large for how thin this laptop is performed reasonably well In our Netflix playback test at 100% brightness the battery drained at an average rate of around 12% per hour which translates to about 8 hours of video playback You can easily push that to around 10 hours if you reduce the brightness to 50% Still impressive considering we're dealing with a 600 nit And those are today's two laptops If your budget allows the Slim 9 is without a doubt the superior choice The overall user experience is better the screen is phenomenal and the laptop itself is more compact and elegant However in terms of versatility and price toerformance ratio the Yoga 72in1 wins with its more varied usage scenarios That said I would still choose the more traditional version with a metal back because I don't fully trust that synthetic leather finish And with that I'm looking forward to your thoughts in the comments section What do you think of these two laptops Which one do you like more and why Please subscribe here to Technicalities Thank you and all the best