•  Date Published: 03 Dec 2025
    • Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (Laptop)
    • 14.5”, 3K (3072 x 1920), 165 Hz, IPS
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 32GB RAM
    • 1.65 kg (3.6 lbs)
    8.1
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.8 Portability Good
    10.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    7.5 For Work Very Good
    7.9 For Gaming Very Good

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 4000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 32GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 326.95 x 223.54 x 16.9 - 17.6 mm (12.87" x 8.80" x 0.67")
    • Weight
    • 1.65 kg (3.6 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 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, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1 (8K@60Hz)
    • Card Reader
    • SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC)
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • FHD IR with E-shutter, fixed focus, with ToF sensor
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Quad-microphone array with noise-cancelling
    • Speakers
    • 4x Stereo Speakers (2x 2W Woofers + 2x 1W Tweeters) optimized with Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier (AMP)
    • Security Lock slot
    • Gifts
    • Mytrix Wireless Headset

    Portability

    Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i (14″, Gen 8)
    12.87" x 8.80" x 0.67" Dimensions
    1.65 kg (3.6 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.5-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -11% Weight

    Review

    Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i in-depth review

    Lenovo definitely knows how to make compact and powerful devices. With the Lenovo Yoga 9 (14″, 2023) they showed a strong contender in the 2-in-1 category while the extravagant Lenovo Yoga Book 9 is a curious light machine with two displays and many extras.Still, if you prefer a more traditional design but you still need high-end hardware in a compact and light chassis, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i (14", Gen 8) is one of the best possible options. This fella comes with a choice of three 3K display options - two of them have touch support and the top model is a Mini LED panel. We picked a device with the latter because we like to test new tech and we want to see how good this high-res display is.The main event is hidden under the bonnet. There, you can find power Raptor Lake-H CPUs and NV[...]

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    Pros

    • Strong and stylish aluminum chassis
    • Very good cooling and performance
    • 99% sRGB and 96% DCI-P3 coverage (CSOT MNE507HZ2-1 (CSO1418))
    • Has accurate color representation with our “Gaming and Web design profile” (CSOT MNE507HZ2-1 (CSO1418))
    • Great contrast ratio (CSOT MNE507HZ2-1 (CSO1418))
    • High resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio (CSOT MNE507HZ2-1 (CSO1418))
    • IR camera with E-shutter
    • 4-in-1 card reader
    • Supports Advanced Optimus
    • Comfortable input devices

    Cons

    • Soldered memory and just one M.2 slot
    • Lacks a fingerprint reader
    • Average battery life
    • Three 5Gbps ports

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Opening the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i (14, Gen 8)Ensure the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i (14, Gen 8) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the five Torx-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Use a plastic tool to pry open the bottom panel or carefully lift the plate by holding the central part to pop it up.Hint: Be cautious when lifting the panel to avoid damaging any internal components or the clips holding the panel in place.Step 2: Battery RemovalDisconnect the battery by pulling out its connector from the mot[...]

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