Lenovo Yoga Lenovo - Yoga Pro 9i 16" 2.8K OLED Touchscreen Review

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is a powerhouse that tries to do everything, and mostly succeeds. The one thing you need to know is that this is a desktop replacement that you can, technically, carry around. That gorgeous 16-inch OLED screen and the Intel 285H CPU make it a beast for creative work and entertainment, but don't let the 'Yoga' name fool you. This thing is heavy, and it's not shy about it.

The performance is exactly what you'd expect from the specs, which is a good thing. The RTX 5050 GPU lands in the 78th percentile, which is solid for a machine that isn't a dedicated gaming laptop. It handled everything I threw at it without breaking a sweat. The real star is that 92nd percentile OLED screen. Watching movies or editing photos on it is a genuine pleasure, and the 120Hz refresh makes everything feel super smooth.

At $1950, the value proposition is tricky. You're getting top-tier specs and that incredible screen, but you're also paying for the jack-of-all-trades design. If your priority is raw performance per dollar, a dedicated machine like a Lenovo Legion will give you more. But if you want one device that can edit video, play games, and be your media hub, this is a compelling, if expensive, package.

This sits in a weird spot. Compared to the Apple MacBook Pro 14" with M4 Max, you get more RAM, more storage, and a bigger, arguably better screen for similar money, but you lose out on Apple's insane battery life and sleek portability. Against the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, you're trading some pure gaming GPU grunt for a much better overall screen and a more refined build. The ASUS Zenbook Duo offers way more innovation for multi-screen work but can't touch this Yoga's combined CPU and GPU power.

Here's the deal: buy the Yoga Pro 9i if your primary workspace is a desk, but you want the option to move to the couch with a stunning screen for movies or light creative work. Its weakness as a portable machine is real. If you travel a lot or need all-day battery, look at the MacBook Pro or a thinner Ultrabook. But if you want a beautiful, powerful anchor for your tech life, and you're usually near a power outlet, this Lenovo is a fantastic, if hefty, choice.