Key Takeaways
1. The Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition features the latest Intel Panther Lake platform, now in its 11th generation.
2. Design changes include a return of the side power button and a standard layout for the function row, while maintaining the same 14-inch, 2.8K OLED display.
3. The battery capacity has been reduced from 75 Wh to 70 Wh, leading to a slight decrease in weight and thickness.
4. The laptop offers up to 2 TB SSD storage and 32 GB of LPDDR5x-7467 RAM, with a Core Ultra 7 355 processor.
5. Availability starts later this month in select regions, with a price of €1,799 (approximately $2,115) in the Eurozone.
Lenovo has given its Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition a refresh with the latest Intel Panther Lake platform. Now in its 11th generation, the Yoga 9 2-in-1 still includes some familiar features from the previous version (currently priced at $1,569 on Amazon). For example, the laptop keeps its shiny sides and has a smaller display cover in comparison to its keyboard deck.
Design Changes
Furthermore, the power button located on the side makes a comeback. However, Lenovo has changed the function row, which was previously on the right side of the keyboard, to a standard layout. It appears that the Gen 11 model still sports the same 14-inch, 2.8K, 120 Hz VRR, and 1,100-nit OLED display as the last model. Even though Lenovo didn’t offer any alternative display options last year, they did provide a 4K and 60 Hz version.
Battery and Weight Adjustments
Interestingly, Lenovo has reduced the battery capacity of the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition from 75 Wh to 70 Wh. This reduction has contributed to the laptop’s weight dropping from 1.32 kg to 1.29 kg and its thickness decreasing from 15.9 mm to 15.29 mm. The updated model is marginally wider and deeper, measuring 317 x 223 mm compared to the previous 316 x 220 mm.
Performance and Availability
Moreover, Lenovo has equipped the device with four speakers and options for up to 2 TB SSD storage and 32 GB of LPDDR5x-7467 RAM. Currently, the new Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition features Intel’s Core Ultra 7 355 processor, instead of the more powerful Core Ultra X7 or X9 models. This new 2-in-1 will be available later this month in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, starting at €1,799 (approximately $2,115) in the Eurozone.
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