Lenovo Yoga Book 9 (13IRU8) review – behold the king of all 2-in-1 laptops is here!

Name: Lenovo Yoga Book 9
Brand: Lenovo

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From: Nikolay Palaozov 11 August 2023 / 18:30 | 0

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Verdict

No matter what is your profession and what you like to do in your free time, the Lenovo Yoga Book 9 (13IRU8) is a 2-in-1 laptop that can be suitable for most people because it’s a universal gadget thanks to the two displays. The machine has many tricks up in its sleeve due to the display duo.

You can use the device as a normal clamshell machine without any of the provided accessories because, with some finger taps on the second screen, you can start using a virtual keyboard and touchpad. If you prefer a more classic experience (as a consequence of the absence of key travel of the virtual board), just place the provided Bluetooth keyboard above the lower panel and it’ll magnetically attach to it. Keep in mind that some models have also an optional Bluetooth mouse in the package.

The included folio stand can be used to work with the laptop in a dual portrait way or in a dual landscape manner for enhanced productivity. This allows you to drag apps and windows from one screen to another or to expand the content on both displays. The notebook can lay fully flat on your desk, or you can use it in a tent mode where two people can separately enjoy audio and video content because of the two screens. This is all possible as a result of the great 360-degree hinge that is also super stable and smooth. Oh, yes, and it houses two quality speakers hidden beneath a metal cover with many small holes. There is a pair of woofers on the bottom plate.

The build quality is great, the lid is stable and the base is solid. The all-aluminum build feels superb to the touch with the anodized finish. The design is mature and classy, with minimal branding. Just don’t forget to unglue all the stickers placed on the bottom for an even cleaner look. The comfort during heavy loads is surprisingly good, the fan isn’t loud (the sound of it is soft), and you can feel a bit of the heat in the upper part of the second screen but nothing serious. During normal usage, the fan is also quiet and it’s hard to be heard when the machine is in an idle state. The performance of the machine is snappy, the Core i7-1355U can maintain decent clocks and temperatures during any kind of load, and its 10 cores and 12 threads are enough for a butter-smooth experience.

The display duo (Samsung ATNA33AA02-0 and ATNA33AA06-0) is simply staggering when it comes to contrast ratio (which is infinite because of the OLED tech) and color coverage (100% sRGB and DCI-P3). This makes the panels compatible for color-sensitive work and content creation. Out Design and Gaming, profile is enhancing the dE color accuracy from 2.8 to 1.7 value which can be also taken into consideration by the professionals and the artists. The pixels’ response time is just 5 ms and since the iGPU can handle CS:GO on Max settings with 88 FPS, you can also play some light and casual games after work.

Speaking of gaming, the dual-screen gaming mode is something special. Both panels can be used to play optimized titles (Asphalt 9, Modern Combat 5, and Dungeon Hunter 5). We had some fun with Asphalt 9 and it is such a joy to utilize the second screen for on-screen controls and map visualization, while you can enjoy the gameplay on the main panel. If Lenovo continues to work closely with other developers in order to optimize more titles for Lenovo Yoga Book 9 (13IRU8), this can be a deal breaker for many of us.

Thanks to the Lenovo Vantage app you can choose between different performance presets, many Audio modes, you can set Eye Care mode, etc. The Lenovo Yoga 9 User Center is the main event when it comes to software tweaks. This is a visual tutorial that can show you all the possible tricks and features of this machine.

Expectedly, the upgrade options of this machine are its only downside (as well as the high price). The memory is soldered to the motherboard, but at least all machines are configured with fast 16 LPDDR5x-6400MHz memory working in a dual-channel mode. For storage, there is just one M.2 slot compatible with Gen 4 SSDs. The laptop is hard to service (just like some Microsoft Surface machines) because of the dual-screen design and the lack of visible screws. The battery life is great – 16 hours and 40 minutes of Web browsing, or 14 hours and 17 minutes of video playback!

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9 (13IRU8) is a 2-in-1 laptop that features two great 13.3 OLED touchscreen panels. The devices can be transformed into many different shapes thanks to its 360-degree hinge and the good amount of accessories in the box. The snappy performance and the good comfort under load are something that was a pleasant shock to us. When you add great build quality to the mix, this device is one of the best laptops that can be used for productivity tasks, entertainment, or for almost everything you want. After testing this notebook for a few days, we can conclude that it’s something more than just an interesting machine with two displays. Due to its multipurpose abilities, the Lenovo Yoga Book 9 (13IRU8) is Optimus Prime among the other transformers on the market.

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