Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1

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Date Published: 03 Dec 2024

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS
AMD Radeon 780M
14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
1000GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.49 kg (3.3 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.3 Portability Very Good

8.0 Display Excellent

6.7 For Work Good

5.1 For Gaming Average

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Specs

Display
14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
16GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
317.72 x 222.13 x 16.64 mm (12.51" x 8.75" x 0.66")

Weight
1.49 kg (3.3 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

1x USB Type-C
4.0, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1 (4K@60Hz)

Card Reader
microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD IR with privacy shutter, fixed focus

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Microphone Array

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers, optimized with Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier (AMP)

Security Lock slot

Portability

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 (14AHP9)

12.51" x 8.75" x 0.66" Dimensions

1.49 kg (3.3 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -2% Weight

Review

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 in-depth review

If the Intel-based Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (14, Gen 9) is all you need in terms of transforming capabilities and chassis rigidity but you prefer AMD CPUs, you can get the Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14" AMD). These two devices look virtually the same. Of course, there are some differences here and there. This time around, you can rely on 28W AMD Zen 4 Hawk Point-HS CPUs. Just like the Intel version, there are no dGPU options and you get the integrated AMD Radeon 760M or Radeon 780M for graphics tasks.Again, the memory is soldered but the port selection looks good thanks to the two Type-C ports that support fast data transfer and charging. In terms of display, there are two glossy 60Hz 1200p touchscreens with Dolby Vision capabilities. The base one is an IPS unit and you can opt for the optional[...]

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Pros

Rigid aluminum build
The fan is almost quiet during full CPU loads in "Performance" mode
309 nits max brightness (LEN8884)
Comfortable viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (LEN8884)
Good audio quality
Type-C charging
1080p IR camera with a privacy shutter
Modern I/O with two Type-C ports and MicroSD card reader
The CPU can sustain decent clocks in short and medium loads (~3.85 GHz - 3.53 GHz)
Great backlit keyboard + smooth touchpad
Optional fingerprint reader
Smooth 360-degree hinge that supports laptop, tent, stand, and tablet modes
Optional Lenovo Pen

Cons

Soldered memory and just one M.2 slot
The CPU clocks and power limit are below the official base values in longer loads (2.76 GHz / 24W)
No Thunderbolt 4 support unlike the Intel model
50% sRGB coverage (LEN8884)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the seven Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel. Raise the top two edges with a thin plastic tool and pry the sides. Pop the front but do not pry the back. Slightly lift the front of the plate and push it forward to remove it.More info: Here's how the bottom panel looks on the inside.Battery RemovalPull out the battery connector from the mainboard. Undo the 3 Phillips-head screws securing the battery. Lift the battery to remove it from the device.Note: The device uses a 71Wh battery, providing approximately 10 hours[...]