Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i (14″, Gen 8) Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i

Date Published: 12 Sep 2024

Intel Core i7-13705H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop, 80W)
14.5”, 3K (3072 x 1920), 120 Hz, IPS
512GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.65 kg (3.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.8 Portability Good

9.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL

7.3 For Work Very Good

7.2 For Gaming Very Good

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i

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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[...]