Key Takeaways
1. Both Lenovo Yoga 7 14 and Yoga 9 14 feature an aluminum body, Intel Lunar Lake processors, and vibrant OLED displays, but differ in display specs and quality.
2. The Yoga 9 has a luxurious design and compact chassis, while the Yoga 7 offers more connectivity options, including an extra HDMI output and microSD card reader.
3. Performance is similar, with minimal differences in power consumption and quiet operation during typical tasks for both models.
4. The Yoga 7 has better battery life, but the Yoga 9 excels in audio quality and keyboard performance.
5. There is a significant price difference of 700 Euros between the two models, which is hard to justify given their similarities.
We recently evaluated two Lenovo convertibles, the Yoga 7 14 and Yoga 9 14, which are quite alike in many ways. Both devices feature an aluminum body, a state-of-the-art Intel Lunar Lake processor, and vibrant OLED displays. Our premium version of the Yoga 9 came with a stunning 4K OLED display at 60 Hz, while the Yoga 7 showcased a new 2.8K OLED with a 120 Hz refresh rate and improved brightness (especially when in HDR mode, exceeding 1,000 nits), although it does have a minor grid effect. Both models face the same problem with color inaccuracies, as the color deviations are somewhat excessive, and Lenovo fails to provide accurate color profiles for P3 or sRGB color spaces.
Design and Ports
When examining the chassis, the Yoga 9 is slightly more compact and aims for a more luxurious look with its shiny side surfaces, yet the Yoga 7’s build quality is also commendable. Additionally, the Yoga 7 comes with more connectivity options, including an extra HDMI output and a microSD card reader. In terms of performance, both models are quite similar; the Core Ultra 7 258V paired with 32 GB of RAM can draw up to 37 Watts. Under sustained workloads, the Yoga 9 shows a slight advantage, consuming 30 Watts compared to Yoga 7’s 25 Watts, but the difference is minimal in real-world use. Both laptops operate quietly during typical tasks, and the fan noise is similar for both.
Audio and Battery Life
The Yoga 7 does have a slight edge regarding battery life, but it lags behind in audio quality and keyboard performance, where the Yoga 9 excels a bit. Now, let’s talk about pricing; there’s a significant gap of 700 Euros between our two similarly configured review units, which is difficult to justify. For comprehensive insights, including benchmarks and measurements, check out our detailed review of the Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10.
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