Lenovo 2-in-1 Series 14" Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Review

The Lenovo Yoga 7i is a fantastic entertainment machine that's surprisingly portable, but it's not the laptop you buy for raw power. The one thing you need to know is that this thing is built for watching movies and browsing the web on a gorgeous OLED screen, not for heavy lifting. Its total score of 75.4/100 is solid, but that number hides a massive split. It's a champ for entertainment and compactness, scoring over 80 in both, but it's a total dud for gaming with a score under 25. So, if you're looking for a sleek, beautiful 2-in-1 to use on the couch, you're in the right place. Just don't expect it to be your main workhorse.

The performance story here is weird, and that's what surprised me. The AMD integrated graphics somehow land in the 98th percentile, which is wild for a non-gaming machine. That explains the great entertainment score. But then you look at the CPU, which is only in the 51st percentile, and the middling RAM and storage rankings. It feels like a laptop with an identity crisis. It's got the graphics muscle for smooth video playback and light photo edits, but the core processing power is just average. You won't be bottlenecked by daily tasks, but don't try to render a video or run complex simulations.

At around $935, the value is pretty good if your needs align perfectly. You're paying for that premium OLED display and the 2-in-1 flexibility in a well-built package. It's not a steal, but it's a fair price for the media consumption experience it delivers.

Stack this up against two key competitors. The ASUS Zenbook Duo offers a wild dual-screen setup for similar creative/media tasks, but it's less of a traditional laptop. For a more direct fight, the Apple MacBook Pro with an M4 chip runs circles around the Yoga in CPU performance and battery life, but you lose the touchscreen and 2-in-1 flexibility, and you'll pay a lot more. If you want a Windows convertible with a great screen, the Yoga 7i holds its own. If you need serious power or a unique form factor, look elsewhere.

I'd recommend the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1, but only to a specific person. Buy this if you want a beautiful, portable screen for streaming and casual use, and you love the idea of flipping it into a tablet. It's a fantastic secondary device or a primary laptop for someone who doesn't push their computer hard. For everyone else, especially students or professionals who need consistent CPU power, or anyone who even occasionally games, there are better, more balanced options out there.