Lenovo’s new Yoga hybrid PCs offers the best of both worlds
Tyler Lee
If you can’t decide between getting a laptop or a tablet, then maybe a hybrid PC could be the answer. These computers offer the ability to transform from a laptop to a tablet and back again. When it comes to these sorts of devices, Lenovo’s Yoga series is probably one of the better known lineups out there.
At CES 2024, Lenovo’s new Yoga hybrid PCs could have something for you if you’re interested in these types of computers.
Lenovo Yoga 9i series
Lenovo designed the Yoga 9i series with creatives in mind, offering computers in a couple of different form factors—the Yoga 9i, resembling a laptop, and the 2-in-1, a hybrid PC transforming from a laptop to a tablet.
Both of these computers come with Lenovo’s Smart Pen which allows users to write and draw on the computer’s display, whether you’re a student looking to take notes or an artist that wants to draw, the option is there.
The company has also ensured MID-STD-810H ratings for drop and shock protection on Lenovo’s new Yoga hybrid PCs, providing ease of mind when taking them out with you. As AI is a popular topic these days, the company has also included the use of the Lenovo AI Core Chip that helps power some of the AI functions of the computers.
This includes optimizing performance, battery life, and cooling. The laptop’s keyboard have also received an update that incorporates the new Copilot key which launches Microsoft’s new Copilot feature.
In addition to the Yoga 9i and Yoga 9i 2-in-1, Lenovo has also introduced the new Yoga Book 9i which is a unique laptop that comes with a dual screen design.
This opens up the possibility for new ways of multitasking and interacting with the computer, plus it also comes with a rotating Bowers & Wilkins soundbar which could be great for entertainment.
Key specs
Yoga 9i
Configurable with Intel Core Ultra 5/7/9 H series
Up to 64GB LPDDR5X RAM
Up to 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD
Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU
16-inch 3.2k display with 165Hz refresh rate
6 built-in speakers with back-to-back subwoofers
84WHr battery
Starts at $1,699.99, available in April
Yoga 9i 2-in-1
Intel Evo Edition CPU
16GB LPDDR5X RAM
Up to 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD
14-inch 2.8k/4k touchscreen display with 120Hz/60Hz refresh rate
4x Bowers & Wilkins speakers
75WHr battery
Starts at $1,449.99, available in April
Yoga Book 9i
Up to 14th Gen Intel Core I7-U
Up to 32GB LPDDR5X RAM
Up to 1 TB PCIe SSD
13.3-inch 2.8k touchscreen display
2x2W & 2x1W, Bowers & Wilkins Speakers
80WHr battery
Starts at $1,999.99, available in April
Lenovo Yoga 7i series
In addition to the Yoga 9i series of convertibles, Lenovo has also announced its Yoga 7i series of computers. For the most part, these offer up almost similar-levels of performances. The main difference would be in its GPUs and also max RAM options, but if you’re trying to save some money, the Yoga 7i series could be worth checking out as well.
Key specs
Yoga Pro 7i
Up to Intel Core Ultra 5/7/9 H Series
Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU
Up to 32GB LPDDR5X
Up to 1TB PCIe M.2
14.5-inch 2.5k/2.8k/3k display with 90Hz/120Hz refresh rate
73WHr battery
Yoga Pro 7
Up to AMD Ryzen 8845HS
Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Up to 16GB LPDDR5X
Up to 1TB PCIe M.2
14.5-inch 2.5k/3k display with 90Hz/120Hz refresh rate
73WHr battery
Starts at $1,349.99, available in April
Yoga Slim 7i
Up to Intel Core ULT7 155H
Up to 32GB LPDDR5X
Up to 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2
14-inch 1920×1200 display with 60Hz refresh rate
65Whr battery
Starts at $1,049.99, available in April
Yoga 7i 2-in-1
Up to Intel Evo Edition powered by Core Ultra 7 processor (U15)
Up to 16GB LPDDR5x
Up to 1 TB PCIe SSD Gen 4 M.2
14-inch/16-inch 2.8k/WUXGA display with 60Hz/120Hz refresh rate