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MagyarCore i7-1355U debut: Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 convertible review
The 2023 Yoga 7 16IRL8 is the successor to the 2022 Yoga 7 16IAP7. It introduces several changes both inside and out alongside an upgrade from Intel 12th gen Alder Lake-P to 13th gen Raptor Lake-U. The latest model also drops any dedicated GPU options to reduce prices and extend battery life.
Our exact configuration with the Core i7-1355U CPU, 16-inch 16:10 1200p IPS touchscreen, 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM, and 512 GB NVMe SSD can be found on Best Buy for $850 to $1000 USD. Additional SKUs with a higher resolution 1600p touchscreen and faster 13th gen Core-P options are planned.
Competitors to the Yoga 7 16 include other midrange to high-end 16-inch convertible laptops like the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip, HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16, or Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1. The IdeaPad Flex 5 16 can be seen as the lower-end budget alternative to our Yoga 7 16.
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Potential Competitors in Comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86.6 % | 04/2023 | Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 i7-1355U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 2 kg | 16.99 mm | 16.00" | 1920x1200 | |
| 88.7 % | 08/2022 | Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 2 kg | 19.2 mm | 16.00" | 2560x1600 | |
| 86.7 % | 04/2023 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs | 1.7 kg | 13 mm | 16.00" | 2880x1800 | |
| 86.5 % | 03/2023 | Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN i7-1260P, A350M | 1.8 kg | 19.9 mm | 16.00" | 3840x2400 | |
| 87.3 % | 01/2023 | HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng i7-12700H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 2 kg | 19.9 mm | 16.00" | 3072x1920 | |
| 85.7 % | 06/2022 | Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 2.1 kg | 18.41 mm | 16.00" | 1920x1200 |
Case — No Sharp Corners
The 2023 model utilizes similar aluminum alloy materials as its predecessor for a similar look and feel. Its shape has changed slightly along the rear and bottom bezel of the display in order to reduce thickness. The speaker grilles on the bottom have also been removed to serve as an easy visual distinction between the 2022 and 2023 models.
Chassis rigidity is just slightly below the pricier Spectre x360 16. Twisting the base or pushing down on the outer lid or keyboard center would result in slightly more warping than on the HP alternative, but not enough to be of any huge concern. The lid still feels strong with no creaking when trying to twist it from its corners.
The newer model is thinner than the outgoing design by a couple of millimeters while maintaining roughly the same length, width, and overall weight. The competing Spectre x360 16 is smaller in footprint but thicker in profile while the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16 is both thinner and lighter to be a potentially better alternative for travelers.
Connectivity — No More Full-Size SD Reader
Port positioning has changed to be less crowded along the left edge. Integrated options are better than on the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16 or Spectre x360 16, but the Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 has the slight edge as it includes everything on the Lenovo plus a full-size SD reader.
Disappointingly, the HDMI port is 1.4b and not 2.0 meaning external 4K monitors at 60 Hz is not supported via HDMI.
SD Card Reader
While last year's model would include a full-size SD card reader, this year's model only supports MicroSD cards. Transfer rates remain about the same at 60 to 90 MB/s with our UHS-II test card compared to 130 to 160 MB/s on the HP Spectre x360 16 or Dell XPS series.
| SD Card Reader | |
| average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
Communication
An Intel AX211 comes standard for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. Transfer rates are stable and the unit would exhibit no issues recognizing our Wi-Fi 6E network unlike on our recent XPS 15.
Webcam
Lenovo has not upgraded the 2 MP webcam. The competing Spectre x360 16 includes a sharper 5 MP sensor in comparison, but at least the webcam here isn't as bad as the muddy 720p one on the latest XPS 15.
IR comes standard alongside a physical shutter slider for privacy.
Maintenance
The bottom panel pops off relatively easily after removing its seven Torx screws. The internals have been completely revised from the previous generation, but upgradeable options remain the same: RAM continues to be soldered and there is only space for one M.2 SSD. Note that Lenovo has dropped support for dedicated graphics this time around.
Accessories and Warranty
There are no extras in the box other than the paperwork and AC adapter whereas many Yoga 9 models would include an active stylus pen for free. The standard one-year limited manufacturer warranty applies if purchased in the US.
Input Devices — IdeaPad Keyboard Through And Through
Keyboard
The keyboard has not been improved over last year's model meaning the shallow travel and weak feedback have not been addressed. We know Lenovo is wholly capable of producing some excellent laptop keyboards as demonstrated by the ThinkPad series and so it's disappointing to not see such expertise on the Yoga family. Competing models like the Spectre x360 16 or LG Gram 16 have keyboards with noticeably sharper feedback for a more comfortable typing experience.
Touchpad
The clickpad (13 x 8 cm) is identical in size to last year's model and it retains the very loud clicky feedback when pressed. If you find the clickpads on most laptops to be too soft, then you might prefer the firmer feel of the one here. The loud click is nonetheless a double-edged sword when in more quiet environments like in some classrooms.
It's unfortunate that Lenovo offers no 90 Hz or faster refresh rate panel options. Touchscreens with faster refresh rates tend to react more swiftly to inputs.
Display — Limited Color Range
Our review unit comes with a 1200p touchscreen instead of the 1600p touchscreen on last year's model. This lower resolution panel offers inferior colors (60% sRGB vs. 100%) and a dimmer backlight (280 nits vs. 400 nits) to reflect its cheaper price. If you plan to do a lot of photo editing, then be sure to find a 1600p configuration or consider the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, Spectre x360 2-in-1 16, or Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 instead where full sRGB coverage is available.
Response times and contrast ratio are otherwise pretty good for an IPS panel to comfortably support gaming and video playback.
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Brightness Distribution: 81 %
Center on Battery: 279.4 cd/m²
Contrast: 1552:1 (Black: 0.18 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 5.12 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5, calibrated: 1.84
ΔE Greyscale 5.5 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
43.5% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
62.8% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
42% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.22
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 LEN160FHD, IPS, 1920x1200, 16.00 | Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 Lenovo LEN160WQXGA, IPS, 2560x1600, 16.00 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P ATNA60CL02-0, AMOLED2X, 2880x1800, 16.00 | Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN Samsung ATNA60YV02-0, OLED, 3840x2400, 16.00 | HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng AU Optronics AUO50A3, IPS, 3072x1920, 16.00 | Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 BOE NV16N45, IPS, 1920x1200, 16.00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 57% | 106% | 84% | 72% | 57% | |
| Display P3 Coverage | 42 | 67 60% | 99.9 138% | 71.7 71% | 75.6 80% | 67 60% |
| sRGB Coverage | 62.8 | 95.7 52% | 100 59% | 100 59% | 100.2 60% | 95.9 53% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 43.5 | 69.3 59% | 96.5 122% | 97.1 123% | 77.2 77% | 69.3 59% |
| Response Times | -16% | 98% | 92% | -49% | -1% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 31.8 ? | 36 ? -13% | 0.5 98% | 2 ? 94% | 52 ? -64% | 32 ? -1% |
| Response Time Black / White * | 20.9 ? | 24.8 ? -19% | 0.5 98% | 2 ? 90% | 28 ? -34% | 20.8 ? -0% |
| PWM Frequency | 240 | 240 ? | ||||
| Screen | 23% | 1492% | 299% | -5% | 2% | |
| Brightness middle | 279.4 | 393.7 41% | 408 46% | 379 36% | 425 52% | 320.7 15% |
| Brightness | 257 | 367 43% | 412 60% | 382 49% | 406 58% | 309 20% |
| Brightness Distribution | 81 | 84 4% | 98 21% | 98 21% | 78 -4% | 90 11% |
| Black Level * | 0.18 | 0.38 -111% | 0.002 99% | 0.01 94% | 0.24 -33% | 0.36 -100% |
| Contrast | 1552 | 1036 -33% | 204000 13044% | 37900 2342% | 1771 14% | 891 -43% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 5.12 | 1.97 62% | 2.27 56% | 2.79 46% | 5.8 -13% | 4.18 18% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 19.42 | 5.46 72% | 3.53 82% | 5.29 73% | 11.03 43% | 8.48 56% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 1.84 | 0.62 66% | 2.42 -32% | 2.5 -36% | 4.16 -126% | 0.77 58% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 5.5 | 2.1 62% | 2.69 51% | 1.92 65% | 7.57 -38% | 6.3 -15% |
| Gamma | 2.22 99% | 2.1 105% | 2.45 90% | 2.38 92% | 6600 0% | 2.21 100% |
| CCT | 6407 101% | 6461 101% | 6942 94% | 6270 104% | 6258 104% | |
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | 21% /
25% | 565% /
996% | 158% /
223% | 6% /
5% | 19% /
14% |
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The display is not calibrated out of the box. Calibrating the panel ourselves with an X-Rite colorimeter would improve average grayscale and color deltaE values from 5.5 and 5.12 to just 1.3 and 1.84, respectively. However, keep in mind that highly saturated colors will still be inaccurate no matter what since the panel does not support full sRGB colors. Owners can apply our calibrated ICM profile above to get the most out of the panel.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 20.9 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 11.2 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 9.7 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 40 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (21.5 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 31.8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 15.4 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 16.4 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 36 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (33.7 ms). | ||
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected |  | ||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17900 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
Outdoor visibility is average for a midrange clamshell laptop but otherwise below average for a convertible form factor. Alternatives like the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, ExpertBook B5 Flip, or Spectre x360 2-in-1 16 all have brighter screens for better outdoor visibility. The 1600p configuration of our model targets a brighter 400-nit backlight compared to our 300-nit 1200p unit.
Performance — 13th Gen Intel CPU With Old Gen iGPU
Testing Conditions
We set our unit to Performance mode via Windows and Extreme Performance mode via Lenovo Vantage prior to running the benchmarks below. It's recommended that owners become familiar with Vantage as it is the central hub for Lenovo-specific updates, warranty status, power settings, and more. The UI could use some work, however, as many of the settings are hidden under multiple submenus such as the all-important performance settings.
Processor
Our Core i7-1355U performs within 5 to 10 percent of the Core i7-1260P in the older Yoga 7 16IAP7. Users who may have been expecting a significant increase in performance over last year's model may be disappointed as the CPU transition is more of a sidestep than an upgrade.
Performance differences are also minor when compared to the 12th gen Core i7-1255U that the Core i7-1355U directly replaces. In this case, the newer processor offers 5 percent and 15 percent faster multi-thread and single-thread performance, respectively, over its predecessor.
Performance sustainability is poor for a laptop but otherwise average for a convertible. When running CineBench R15 xT in a loop, the initial score of 1689 points would drop by 25 percent after 4 runs to show high Turbo Boost potential for only short bursts.
Cinebench R15 Multi Loop
Cinebench R23: Multi Core | Single Core
Cinebench R20: CPU (Multi Core) | CPU (Single Core)
Cinebench R15: CPU Multi 64Bit | CPU Single 64Bit
Blender: v2.79 BMW27 CPU
7-Zip 18.03: 7z b 4 | 7z b 4 -mmt1
Geekbench 5.5: Multi-Core | Single-Core
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2: 4k Preset
LibreOffice : 20 Documents To PDF
R Benchmark 2.5: Overall mean
Cinebench R23: Multi Core | Single Core
Cinebench R20: CPU (Multi Core) | CPU (Single Core)
Cinebench R15: CPU Multi 64Bit | CPU Single 64Bit
Blender: v2.79 BMW27 CPU
7-Zip 18.03: 7z b 4 | 7z b 4 -mmt1
Geekbench 5.5: Multi-Core | Single-Core
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2: 4k Preset
LibreOffice : 20 Documents To PDF
R Benchmark 2.5: Overall mean
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| Blender | |
| v3.3 Classroom HIP/AMD | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| v3.3 Classroom OPTIX/RTX | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| v3.3 Classroom CUDA | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| v3.3 Classroom CPU | |
| HP ProBook 450 G9 6A180EA | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (336 - 1259, n=93) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
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AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
| Performance Rating | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U (5673 - 8424, n=18) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U (4045 - 5426, n=18) | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Mandel | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U (14596 - 21627, n=18) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U (2991 - 4453, n=18) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U (21800 - 46154, n=18) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
System Performance
PCMark scores are comparable to last year's model since they perform so similarly. A dedicated GPU option like on the MSI Summit E16 Flip would have significantly improved scores, but this was likely omitted to keep weight and price from ballooning.
CrossMark: Overall | Productivity | Creativity | Responsiveness
| PCMark 10 / Score | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (5455 - 5933, n=15) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| PCMark 10 / Essentials | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (10203 - 11822, n=15) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| PCMark 10 / Productivity | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (6763 - 7536, n=15) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (5723 - 6712, n=15) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| CrossMark / Overall | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1478 - 1643, n=15) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| CrossMark / Productivity | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1444 - 1665, n=15) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| CrossMark / Creativity | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1563 - 1732, n=15) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| CrossMark / Responsiveness | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1217 - 1681, n=15) | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| PCMark 10 Score | 5933 points | |
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| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U (35017 - 71600, n=18) | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U (38551 - 73377, n=18) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U (35910 - 93342, n=18) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Average Intel Core i7-1355U (72.2 - 346, n=18) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
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DPC Latency
LatencyMon reveals no major DPC issues when opening multiple browser tabs of our homepage or when running Prime95. 4K video playback at 60 FPS is perfect as well with no dropped frames recorded.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
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Storage Devices — No Support For M.2 2280 SSDs
Our unit ships with a 512 GB WD PC SN740 PCIe4 x4 NVMe SSD which provides much faster transfer rates than the 512 GB Micron 2450 drive in last year's model. Transfer rates top out at 5000 MB/s compared to only 3000 MB/s with the Micron. Performance would remain stable when under stress as well.
Only one internal drive is supported like on many other 16-inch convertibles currently in the market. However, keep in mind that the model only supports the shorter M.2 2242 form factor and not 2280.
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Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
GPU Performance — Iris Xe For A Third Year In A Row
Intel has made no major changes to the integrated Iris Xe 96 EUs since its introduction in 2020. Thus, the Core i7-1355U holds no surprises when it comes to graphics performance. The integrated GPU is generally a good alternative to the GeForce MX series, but the competing Radeon 680M has since taken that top spot away from Intel. If you're looking to maximize performance without resorting to heavier discrete graphics, then laptops with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U may be worth considering.
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 7107 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 5103 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1851 points | |
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Gaming Performance
The Yoga 7 16 series is not designed for gaming, but gaming performance is decent nonetheless for a system powered by integrated graphics. Casual or less demanding games like DOTA 2 or Rocket League run well at low to low-medium settings while more demanding ones like Cyberpunk are generally unplayable. You'd have to consider an eGPU if you intend to game more on this machine.
| The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+) | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| HP Pavilion Aero 13 be0097nr | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| HP ProBook 450 G9 6A180EA | |
| GTA V - 1920x1080 Highest Settings possible AA:4xMSAA + FX AF:16x | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| HP Pavilion Aero 13 be0097nr | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 | |
| F1 22 | |
| 1280x720 Ultra Low Preset AA:T AF:16x | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (58.2 - 93.4, n=44) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| 1920x1080 Low Preset AA:T AF:16x | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (33.3 - 55.1, n=49) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P | |
| 1920x1080 Medium Preset AA:T AF:16x | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (28 - 49.6, n=49) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| 1920x1080 High Preset AA:T AF:16x | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (21.7 - 35.5, n=49) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
| 1920x1080 Ultra High Preset AA:T AF:16x | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip A12UDT-031 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 | |
| Average Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (16.1 - 27.1, n=43) | |
| HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng | |
Idling on Witcher 3 shows stable frame rates and reliable performance. We observed a single dip to 70 FPS, but this was thankfully not periodic nor repeatable.
Witcher 3 FPS Chart
| low | med. | high | ultra | |
| GTA V (2015) | 120 | 97.3 | 24.7 | 10.5 |
| The Witcher 3 (2015) | 95.9 | 64 | 33.5 | 15.6 |
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 115 | 91.1 | 66.5 | 59.8 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 46.5 | 24.5 | 17.5 | |
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 43.5 | 43.3 | 38.5 | |
| Cyberpunk 2077 1.6 (2022) | 21.3 | 17.9 | 13.8 | 11.2 |
| F1 22 (2022) | 47.6 | 43.3 | 31.1 | 23.4 |
Emissions
System Noise — Large 60 mm Fan
The internal fan generally remains under 27 dB(A) against a silent background of 22.8 dB(A) when running typical loads like web browsers or videos. In this sense, the Yoga 7 16 is a very quiet convertible as one would hope for its size and Core U-series CPU.
Fan noise would ramp up somewhat quickly when higher loads are introduced. When running 3DMark 06, for example, fan noise would reach 42 dB(A) halfway through the 90-second benchmark scene even when set to the Balanced power profile. Interestingly, the maximum fan noise on Extreme Performance mode is also 42 dB(A) meaning there's very little reason to run the system on Balanced mode when the fan noise ceiling happens to be same between the two modes.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 22.9 / 22.9 / 26.9 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 41.7 / 43.6 dB(A) |
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30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud |
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min:  , med:  , max:  Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance) environment noise: 22.8 dB(A) | ||
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1355U, WD PC SN740 512GB SDDPMQD-512G-1101 | Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1260P, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKCD512TFK | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P Iris Xe G7 80EUs, i5-1340P, WD PC SN740 256GB SDDPNQD-256G | Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN A350M, i7-1260P, WD PC SN735 SDBPNHH-1T00 | HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-12700H, SK Hynix PC711 1TB HFS001TDE9X073N | Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1260P, Toshiba KBG40ZNS512G NVMe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noise | 3% | -5% | -15% | -5% | 8% | |
| off / environment * | 22.8 | 23.6 -4% | 26 -14% | 27.5 -21% | 26 -14% | 23.2 -2% |
| Idle Minimum * | 22.9 | 23.6 -3% | 26 -14% | 27.5 -20% | 26 -14% | 23.5 -3% |
| Idle Average * | 22.9 | 23.6 -3% | 26 -14% | 27.5 -20% | 26 -14% | 23.5 -3% |
| Idle Maximum * | 26.9 | 23.6 12% | 27 -0% | 28.3 -5% | 26 3% | 23.5 13% |
| Load Average * | 41.7 | 37.7 10% | 39.7 5% | 40.7 2% | 42.9 -3% | 29.4 29% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 41.5 | 40 4% | 42.9 -3% | 35.6 14% | ||
| Load Maximum * | 43.6 | 40.2 8% | 39.5 9% | 53.6 -23% | 39.1 10% | 39.7 9% |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
Surface temperatures are always warmer on the left half of the laptop than on the right half due to the positioning of the cooling solution inside. When running demanding loads, the hot spot on the keyboard can be as warm as 33 C which is comparable to what we observed on last year's model. The competing Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16 or Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 would be even warmer at over 43 C each when under similar heavy loads. Tablet mode on the Lenovo never becomes uncomfortable to hold.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 37.6 °C / 100 F, compared to the average of 35.3 °C / 96 F, ranging from 19.6 to 55.7 °C for the class Convertible.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 40 °C / 104 F, compared to the average of 36.8 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 28.8 °C / 84 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 29 °C / 84.2 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.1 °C / 82.6 F (-0.9 °C / -1.6 F).
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 Intel Core i7-1355U, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 Intel Core i7-1260P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P Intel Core i5-1340P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN Intel Core i7-1260P, Intel Arc A350M | HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng Intel Core i7-12700H, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 Intel Core i7-1260P, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat | 17% | -2% | 3% | 7% | -12% | |
| Maximum Upper Side * | 37.6 | 39 -4% | 43.1 -15% | 37.9 -1% | 37.4 1% | 42.2 -12% |
| Maximum Bottom * | 40 | 34.2 14% | 44.4 -11% | 39.4 1% | 39.1 2% | 47.4 -19% |
| Idle Upper Side * | 30.4 | 21.2 30% | 27.6 9% | 28.8 5% | 27.1 11% | 32.2 -6% |
| Idle Bottom * | 30.6 | 21.6 29% | 27.1 11% | 29.1 5% | 26.3 14% | 33.6 -10% |
* ... smaller is better
Stress Test
When running Prime95 stress, CPU clock rates and power draw would boost to 4.1 GHz and 58 W, respectively, until core temperature reaches 95 C just a few seconds later. Thereafter, clock rates and power draw would slowly decline until stabilizing at 2.6 GHz and 25 W, respectively. Turbo Boost sustainability is limited which is not uncommon amongst convertibles.
GPU clock rate and temperature would stabilize at 1300 MHz and 63 C, respectively, when running Witcher 3 to represent typical gaming loads. The Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 with the older Core i7-1260P would stabilize at similar clock rates but at a much warmer core temperature of 82 C when subjected to the same load.
Performance is not impacted if running on battery power. A 3DMark 11 test on batteries would return Physics and Graphics scores of 16257 and 6411 points, respectively, compared to 16838 and 6430 points when on mains.
| CPU Clock (GHz) | GPU Clock (MHz) | Average CPU Temperature (°C) | |
| System Idle | -- | -- | 40 |
| Prime95 Stress | 2.6 | -- | 64 |
| Prime95 + FurMark Stress | 1.9 - 2.0 | 800 | 62 |
| Witcher 3 Stress | 2.5 - 2.6 | 1300 | 63 |
Speakers
Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 16.9% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.1% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 1.7% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (13.7% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 15% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 81% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 21%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 12% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 85% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Pro audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (84.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(+) | good bass - only 3.8% away from median
(+) | bass is linear (5.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 1.3% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (2.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 1.9% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (4.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 0% of all tested devices in this class were better, 0% similar, 100% worse
» The best had a delta of 5%, average was 18%, worst was 45%
Compared to all devices tested
» 0% of all tested devices were better, 0% similar, 100% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Energy Management
Power Consumption — Just A Bit Less Demanding
The latest model is only slightly more power efficient than last year's model. 3DMark 06 and Witcher 3, for example, would consume between 44 W and 56 W compared to 52 W and 66 W on last year's model even though both models offer similar graphics performance. Consumption would be more similar when running Prime95 to show no major advancements in performance-per-watt.
We're able to measure a peak consumption of 66 W from the small (~5.7 x 5.7 x 2.8 cm) 65 W AC adapter when running Prime95. This rate is only temporary as shown by the graphs below due to the limited Turbo Boost potential of the system.
| Off / Standby | 0.26 / 4.8 Watt |
| Idle | 3.3 / 10.2 / 10.3 Watt |
| Load |
55.2 / 65.7 Watt |
   
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| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 i7-1355U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, WD PC SN740 512GB SDDPMQD-512G-1101, IPS, 1920x1200, 16.00 | Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Micron 2450 512GB MTFDKCD512TFK, IPS, 2560x1600, 16.00 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, WD PC SN740 256GB SDDPNQD-256G, AMOLED2X, 2880x1800, 16.00 | Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN i7-1260P, A350M, WD PC SN735 SDBPNHH-1T00, OLED, 3840x2400, 16.00 | HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng i7-12700H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, SK Hynix PC711 1TB HFS001TDE9X073N, IPS, 3072x1920, 16.00 | Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Toshiba KBG40ZNS512G NVMe, IPS, 1920x1200, 16.00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -20% | -19% | -43% | -36% | -7% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 3.3 | 6.6 -100% | 6.4 -94% | 6.5 -97% | 9 -173% | 5.3 -61% |
| Idle Average * | 10.2 | 8.3 19% | 7.7 25% | 7.6 25% | 11.1 -9% | 8.3 19% |
| Idle Maximum * | 10.3 | 9.8 5% | 15.2 -48% | 9.8 5% | 16.4 -59% | 9.6 7% |
| Load Average * | 55.2 | 66 -20% | 52.7 5% | 85 -54% | 38.3 31% | 54.3 2% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 43.8 | 52 -19% | 46 -5% | 85.6 -95% | 34.4 21% | 43.9 -0% |
| Load Maximum * | 65.7 | 67.1 -2% | 63 4% | 91 -39% | 82.5 -26% | 70 -7% |
* ... smaller is better
Power Consumption Witcher 3 / Stresstest
Power Consumption external Monitor
Battery Life
WLAN runtime is longer than on last year's model by about 90 minutes even though battery capacity remains unchanged. This is likely due to both the lower resolution display of our test unit and the slightly more power-efficient Core U-series CPU. The Spectre x360 2-in-1 16 can last for even longer with its faster Core-H CPU since it carries a larger battery pack to compensate.
Charging from empty to full capacity takes about 90 minutes. Rapid Charge is toggled on by default in Vantage whereas it may have been toggled off on older models. Unusually slow charge times were a common complaint on older versions.
| Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8 i7-1355U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 71 Wh | Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7 i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 71 Wh | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16, i5-1340P i5-1340P, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 76 Wh | Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5602FBN i7-1260P, A350M, 84 Wh | HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 16-f1075ng i7-12700H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 83 Wh | Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 87 Wh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | -20% | 4% | -14% | -1% | 34% | |
| Reader / Idle | 1138 | 734 -36% | 1433 26% | 1233 8% | 1020 -10% | |
| WiFi v1.3 | 566 | 475 -16% | 579 2% | 488 -14% | 630 11% | 876 55% |
| Load | 124 | 113 -9% | 105 -15% | 95 -23% | 193 56% | |
| H.264 | 671 |
Pros
Cons
Verdict — 1200p Display Sacrifices Colors For Affordability
The 2023 Yoga 7 16 is just a minor step up from the 2022 model despite the changes to the motherboard and chassis. It's a bit thinner but just as heavy as before and with no new display options or improvements to the keyboard or clickpad. Even their performances are generally comparable and difficult to distinguish between them when running typical workloads. Thus, the 2023 model is difficult to recommend over the 2022 model unless if you really value the slightly thinner look and slightly better battery life.
The more important aspect to look out for when shopping for the Yoga 7 16 is its display. The 1200p option is inferior to the 1600p option not just in resolution but also in color reproduction and brightness. The 60% sRGB coverage of the 1200p panel may be fine for browsing, but it's unacceptable for amateur graphics editing. If you don't do any sort of graphics editing at all, however, then you might be able to get away with the the lower-end 1200p display.
Budget-conscious buyers can choose the older 2022 model without missing very much from the 2023 model. We recommend finding a configuration with the 1600p touchscreen as it offers superior colors over the 1200p option.
Price is the biggest advantage of the Yoga 7 16 when compared to alternatives like the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16 or HP Spectre x360 16. These two alternatives are noticeably lighter and of higher build quality, respectively, and with optional OLED for more vibrant colors if you're willing to spend the extra dough.
Price and Availability
Best Buy is currently shipping our exact configuration for $849 USD. Additional SKUs will be made available through Lenovo.com soon.
Lenovo Yoga 7 16IRL8
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04/30/2023 v7
Allen Ngo
Transparency
The present review sample was made available to the author as a loan by the manufacturer or a shop for the purposes of review. The lender had no influence on this review, nor did the manufacturer receive a copy of this review before publication. There was no obligation to publish this review.
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