Lenovo’s Yoga laptop lineup has included 2-in-1 options for the past few years. Now, the company has equipped the Yoga 7i 2-in-1 variant with new Intel Core Ultra H-series processors, which also give it an OLED display and improved battery life. The new Yoga 7i 2-in-1 is also being called an AI laptop, as it comes with a dedicated Copilot key.

After using the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 for over a week, here’s what I think about this convertible laptop: I’m not a fan of convertibles, be it laptops or cars, but for those who want the best of both worlds – a laptop and a tablet – the Yoga 7i might be an option.

Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Price in India

Starting with the price, the Yoga 7i 2-in-1 is neither too expensive nor too cheap. Prices start at Rs 1,01,990 for the model with an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H CPU, a 14-inch OLED display with WUXGA resolution, and 16GB RAM . This is the model that was sent to us for review.

The laptop has rounded corners, making it comfortable to hold.

A model with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, 14-inch OLED WUXGA display, and 16GB RAM is also available for Rs 1,19,990 . Finally, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H option with 2.8K OLED display and 32GB RAM is available for Rs 1,29,990 . All models come with integrated Intel Arc Graphics. The laptop comes in two colour options – Tidal Teal and Storm Grey. The Yoga 7i 2-in-1 box also comes with a Lenovo digital pen and a 65W charger. We received the Tidal Teal model.

Let’s talk about the design. The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 features an all-aluminum design with curved edges and rounded corners. There are no sharp edges anywhere on the laptop. The design language is also very minimalistic, with a small Lenovo logo and Yoga branding on the lid. Since this is a 2-in-1 laptop, we need to talk about the 360-degree hinge. Lenovo says that they have reduced the size of the hinge, which makes it easier to open the lid with one hand. We found this to be true, but that’s also thanks to the inverted notch on the top for the webcam, IR sensor, and microphone. The hinge is very durable and I don’t think it will be an issue in the long run. When you use the laptop in normal mode, the hinge lifts up slightly, which also helps with cooling.

The Yoga 7i 2-in-1 has plenty of connectivity options, but the power button is oddly placed.

Moving to the side, the laptop has all the ports you need. The laptop’s power button is located on the right side next to the microSD card slot and a USB Type-A (USB 3.2) port. The placement of the power button is not ideal; I accidentally pressed it while trying to lift it using the right edge, which locked the laptop. On the left edge, there is an HDMI 2.1 port, dual Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports, and a combo headphone port. At the back, there is an exhaust vent.

The bottom of the laptop has two large grills for cooling and rubber feet. The panel is removable and made from 50 percent recycled aluminum. The laptop weighs 1.49 kg and is 16.64 mm thick at its thinnest point. It’s also rated to withstand 21 MIL-STD 810H durability tests, though we don’t recommend dropping the laptop to find out. We didn’t notice any bending in the lid or back cover. Everything feels well-built.

In tent mode, the speaker faces away from you.

Opening the lid reveals a keyboard and a large trackpad. The laptop has two speakers with grills on either side of the keyboard. The 14-inch OLED display has slim bezels on all sides and a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels at 60Hz with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display is glossy but offers 400 nits of brightness and 600 nits of peak HDR brightness. It’s fine indoors but not suitable for outdoor use due to the glossy panel. The blacks are deep and the colors are vibrant. It has a wide viewing angle and very little color shifting. It’s a great panel for watching content, photo editing, and even drawing. Speaking of drawing, the display supports multi-touch and also comes with a Lenovo Digital Pen 2 that can be used as a stylus. The display is also Dolby Vision HDR certified and covers 100% DCI-P3 color space. There’s also a 2.8K PureSight OLED model with a 120Hz refresh rate.

I primarily used the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 in laptop mode, although touch input is excellent in tablet mode, and you can use multi-touch gestures supported by Windows 11. As a tablet, the Yoga 7i is a bit bulky for my taste and wasn’t fun to use while walking around the house. You can also use it in tent mode, but in that case, the speakers face the wrong way.

Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Review: Keyboard, speakers, touchpad, camera

The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 has a great keyboard, and it’s clear that Lenovo also makes ThinkPad laptops that are known for their keyboards. Typing on the 2-in-1 was comfortable as the keyboard had ample key travel and good tactile feedback. There is also ample spacing between the keys so it doesn’t feel cramped. The laptop also has a dedicated Copilot key located in front of the left arrow key. You can toggle through the Copilot chatbot with the press of a button. The keyboard also has a backlight with two levels of brightness and an adaptive mode that can automatically dim or brighten the backlight depending on the environment.

Lenovo has equipped this laptop with two speakers. The speakers are placed on either side of the keyboard, so they face upwards. The volume isn’t great, but the quality is good. There’s no distortion, and Dolby Atmos is supported. However, there are some flaws in the placement, and the speakers move to the rear when you use the laptop in tablet or tent mode. In noisy environments, you’ll probably want to use headphones.

Beneath the keyboard is a large touchpad that supports multi-touch gestures in Windows 11. It has a nice click and smooth surface. In tablet mode, the touchpad and keyboard are also automatically disabled.

Moving on to the webcam, the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 has a Full HD camera with a privacy shutter. The video quality is good and it also supports AI features like Windows Studio Effects and Smart Gestures. The notch that houses the webcam also has an IR blaster that supports face authentication login via Windows Hello.

Now, let’s talk about the specs. This 2-in-1 laptop is well equipped and comes with either an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H or Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU. The chipset is paired with integrated Intel Arc Graphics. The laptop can be configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X-7467 RAM and up to 1TB of NVMe storage. Both of these are soldered in, so you can’t upgrade the RAM or the storage.

In terms of connectivity, the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 offers Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

This laptop runs Windows 11 Home out of the box and comes bundled with Office Home and Student 2021. It doesn’t have any special software, but you get Copilot support with a dedicated key. It also has Lenovo AI Engine+, Windows Studio Effects, Smart Noise Cancellation, and other handy features. It also comes with Lenovo Vantage software that lets you fine-tune your system to your liking. Features include Super Resolution, Dolby Atmos sound profiles, different modes tailored for different activities, three power modes, and Flip to Boot, which powers up the laptop as soon as you open the lid, just like the Apple MacBook.

Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Review: Performance

Performance-wise, this laptop is perfect for everyday use, content consumption, and creative endeavors. I didn’t encounter any major issues during my time with the Yoga 7i 2-in-1.

Multitasking on the laptop is also excellent, especially in tablet mode. Thermal management is also excellent, with the built-in cooling system doing a great job of minimizing heat. However, there were a few times when the laptop suddenly got hot and the fans turned on even though I had no programs running, which is probably a bug in Windows 11. Overall, the laptop performs very well.

Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Review: Battery life

Battery life on the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 is very good. Lenovo has included a 71Whr battery, and the laptop consistently performs well enough to get through a day’s worth of use, including browsing, working with multiple tabs in Chrome, watching YouTube videos, streaming Netflix, and light photo editing. This is true in both regular laptop mode and tablet mode, with tablet mode actually offering better battery life.

The laptop comes with a manual privacy shutter for the webcam

The laptop comes with a 65W charger in the box that supports fast charging – it takes around 1.5 hours to fully charge the laptop and just 30 minutes of charging will get the battery to around 80% .

Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Review: verdict

As I said at the beginning, I am not a big fan of 2-in-1 laptops, but if you are looking for a powerful laptop that can also be used as a tablet, the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 is a good choice. Even the base model priced at Rs 1,01,990 is a good option and you get good performance and long-lasting battery from this laptop. The OLED display is great for content consumption and creative work, but you can spend a little more and get a 2.8K OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and get an even better experience. The only drawback is that you cannot upgrade the speakers and storage. But overall, the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 is an easy 2-in-1 laptop to recommend.

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