Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 convertible review: Classy for under $700
The Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 is a midrange convertible sitting in between the lower-end IdeaPad Flex 14 series and higher-end Yoga 9 14 series. The 2024 model succeeds last year's version by switching up several external features alongside the expected CPU upgrade to Intel Meteor Lake.
Our unit in review is an entry-level configuration with the Core Ultra 5 125U and 1200p IPS display for approximately $680. Pricier configurations come with the faster Core Ultra 7 155H and 1800p OLED for $1200, but we certainly appreciate Lenovo for sending us the base configuration instead as lower-end SKUs are usually underrepresented and ignored by most reviewers.
Competitors in this space include other midrange 14-inch convertibles like the Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1, HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14, or Asus VivoBook Flip 14.
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Potential Competitors in Comparison
Rating | Version | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85.2 % | v8 | 07 / 2024 | Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 Ultra 5 125U, Graphics 4-Core | 1.6 kg | 16.64 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1200 | |
| 90.5 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 04 / 2024 | Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 Ultra 7 155H, Arc 8-Core | 1.3 kg | 15.9 mm | 14.00" | 2880x1800 | |
| 90 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 09 / 2022 | Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 R7 6800U, Radeon 680M | 1.4 kg | 17.4 mm | 14.00" | 2880x1800 | |
| 80.1 % | v8 | 06 / 2024 | Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 R7 8840HS, Radeon 780M | 1.7 kg | 18.9 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1200 | |
| 89.2 % | v8 | 06 / 2024 | HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU Ultra 5 125U, Graphics 4-Core | 1.4 kg | 17.5 mm | 14.00" | 2880x1800 | |
| 79.1 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 06 / 2021 | Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ i5-1135G7, Xe MAX | 1.5 kg | 18.7 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1080 |
Hinweis: Wir haben unser Rating-System kürzlich aktualisiert und die Ergebnisse von Version 8 sind nicht mit den Ergebnissen von Version 7 vergleichbar. Weitere Informationen dazu sind hier verfügbar.
Note: We have recently updated our rating system and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7. More information is available here .
Case — MIl-STD-810H Certified
Yoga laptops are recognizable for their convex edges especially around the base whereas the edges on most other laptops are flat. The 2024 Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 inherits the chassis design of the 2022 model but with several differences along the rear and bottom panel where the ventilation grilles, rubber feet, and speaker grilles have been redone. Otherwise, any visual differences are minor between the two models when looking at the units from the front.
Chassis rigidity and build quality are excellent with no creaking and only minimal warping when applying pressure down the keyboard center or outer lid. The hinges, however, could use improvement as they begin to weaken and teeter when opened to wider angles. The hinges on the Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 feel stronger and more uniform at all angles in comparison for a better sense of longevity.
Overall dimensions are nearly identical to the pricier Yoga 9 2-in-1 14. The main difference between the two models instead lies in their weight as the Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 is noticeably heavier by around 300 g which can be a chore when traveling. It's still lighter than the Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1, but other competing models like the Envy x360 2-in-1 14 or Vivobook Flip 14 are each lighter.
Connectivity
All ports on the 2022 Yoga 7 14 2-in-1 have returned albeit rearranged. Although we appreciate the dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, it would have been nice to separate them between the two sides of the laptop like on the Razer Blade 14 for more freedom when it comes to charging and connecting external monitors. Competing models like the Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 or Envy x360 2-in-1 14 also integrate more USB-A ports than on our Lenovo.
SD Card Reader
The MicroSD reader returns with no improvements to performance.
| SD Card Reader | |
| average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 (AV Pro V60) | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 (AV Pro V60) | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
Communication
The model ships with the same Intel AX211 module as before for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. Wi-Fi 7 is not supported.
| Networking | |
| iperf3 transmit AX12 | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ | |
| iperf3 receive AX12 | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
Webcam
The 2 MP webcam, IR sensor, and physical shutter for privacy remain the same as on the 2022 design.
Maintenance
The bottom panel can be removed relatively easily with a Torx screwdriver and sharp edge. There isn't much to upgrade once inside as the RAM modules are soldered and there is no support for secondary SSDs. Note that the primary SSD must be 42 mm or shorter as 80 mm drives are not supported.
Sustainability
The packaging is plastic-free and fully recyclable.
Accessories And Warranty
The retail box includes the paperwork and AC adapter. A one-year limited manufacturer warranty applies if purchased in the US.
Input Devices — Yoga In Name, IdeaPad In Feel
Keyboard
There is a conscious effort from Lenovo to equip its ThinkPad models with the best keyboards while the consumer-oriented IdeaPad and Yoga models get lesser keyboards. The differences are noticeable when typing as the keys on the Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 are shallower and with softer feedback than the firmer keys on a typical ThinkPad. While not terrible by any means, it would have still been nice to see some improvements to the keyboard for a better typing experience. The keys on the Envy x360 14, for example, are firmer and deeper than the keys on our Yoga for a more satisfying feel.
Touchpad
Clickpad size remains the same as on last year's model at 12 x 7.5 cm. Users would have to consider upgrading to the pricier Yoga 9 2-in-1 14 model for a larger 13.5 x 8 cm surface area. Even so, the size of the current clickpad is satisfactory for the 14-inch screen size. We especially appreciate the loud and clicky feedback when pressed whereas the clickpads on most other laptops tend to be softer and quieter.
Display — Solid Panel Options
Three touchscreen options are available as follows:
- 1920 x 1200, IPS, 300 nits, 40% DCI-P3, 60 Hz
- 1920 x 1200, OLED, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, 60 Hz, DisplayHDR
- 2880 x 1800, OLED, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, 120 Hz, DisplayHDR
Image quality is crisp even with our base IPS configuration, but the limited colors and mediocre refresh rate don't hold a candle to the latest 120 Hz OLED panels such as the one available on the HP Envy x360 2-in-1. Luckily, Lenovo offers this higher-end panel for an extra cost which is recommended if you plan of doing a lot of image editing and video playback. Limited HDR support is available only on the OLED options.
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Brightness Distribution: 91 %
Center on Battery: 335.1 cd/m²
Contrast: 1081:1 (Black: 0.31 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 5.05 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.83, calibrated: 2.11
ΔE Greyscale 5 | 0.09-98 Ø5.1
43% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
62.1% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
41.6% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.16
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 LEN140WUXGA, IPS, 1920x1200, 14", 60 Hz | Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 LEN140WQ+, OLED, 2880x1800, 14", 120 Hz | Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 LEN140WQ+, OLED, 2880x1800, 14", 90 Hz | Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 AU Optronics B14UAT, IPS, 1920x1200, 14", 60 Hz | HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU Samsung SDC4197, OLED, 2880x1800, 14", 120 Hz | Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ Chi Mei CMN N140HCA-EAC, IPS, 1920x1080, 14", 60 Hz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 109% | 109% | -14% | 107% | 0% | |
| Display P3 Coverage | 41.6 | 99.8 140% | 99.9 140% | 35.7 -14% | 99.9 140% | 41.6 0% |
| sRGB Coverage | 62.1 | 100 61% | 100 61% | 53.6 -14% | 100 61% | 62.1 0% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 43 | 97.3 126% | 97.2 126% | 36.9 -14% | 94.8 120% | 43 0% |
| Response Times | 96% | 96% | 17% | 61% | -46% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 25.7 ? | 0.8 ? 97% | 1 ? 96% | 23 ? 11% | 10.8 ? 58% | 39 ? -52% |
| Response Time Black / White * | 20.2 ? | 1 ? 95% | 1 ? 95% | 15.8 ? 22% | 9.37 ? 54% | 28 ? -39% |
| PWM Frequency | 240.5 ? | 360 ? | 120 ? | 25000 ? | ||
| PWM Amplitude * | 100 | 29.4 71% | ||||
| Screen | 25% | 104% | -2% | 32% | -13% | |
| Brightness middle | 335.1 | 371.6 11% | 386 15% | 267.6 -20% | 366 9% | 205 -39% |
| Brightness | 321 | 373 16% | 389 21% | 240 -25% | 368 15% | 186 -42% |
| Brightness Distribution | 91 | 99 9% | 98 8% | 84 -8% | 98 8% | 78 -14% |
| Black Level * | 0.31 | 0.05 84% | 0.31 -0% | 0.22 29% | ||
| Contrast | 1081 | 7720 614% | 863 -20% | 932 -14% | ||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 5.05 | 4.91 3% | 2.6 49% | 4.67 8% | 2.74 46% | 5.14 -2% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 18.98 | 8.33 56% | 4.8 75% | 17.52 8% | 4.37 77% | 19.57 -3% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 2.11 | 1.59 25% | 1.8 15% | 2.49 -18% | 1.48 30% | 3.17 -50% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 5 | 2.2 56% | 2.3 54% | 2 60% | 3 40% | 4.1 18% |
| Gamma | 2.16 102% | 2.25 98% | 2.21 100% | 2.15 102% | 2.22 99% | 2.2 100% |
| CCT | 6436 101% | 6120 106% | 6121 106% | 6585 99% | 6146 106% | 6807 95% |
| Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998) | 43.04 | |||||
| Color Space (Percent of sRGB) | 62.1 | |||||
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | 77% /
58% | 103% /
104% | 0% /
-2% | 67% /
56% | -20% /
-15% |
* ... smaller is better
The IPS display does not come pre-calibrated and so colors at lower saturation levels tend to be inaccurate as a result. Calibrating with our X-Rite colorimeter addresses this issue by improving the average grayscale deltaE from 5.0 to 2.0, but colors at higher saturation levels will never improve on this panel due to the limited color profile mentioned above. Applying our calibrated ICM profile above is still recommended nonetheless.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 20.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 11.3 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 8.9 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. » 43 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (20.5 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 25.7 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 12 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 13.7 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 34 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.1 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 8350 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Though the 14-inch convertible form factor makes the model handy for outdoor environments, the screen was not designed for bright ambient conditions as maximum brightness is only around 300 to 400 nits. Glare is subsequently unavoidable under most conditions outside of the office or living room. You'll have to spend a lot more on alternative models like the HP EliteBook 840 where 1000-nit panel options are available if outdoor visibility is priority.
Performance — Meteor Lake AI For All
Testing Conditions
We set Lenovo Vantage and Windows to Performance mode prior to running the benchmarks below. Unlike Dell, the Lenovo software does not have a feature to sync its power profiles to the Windows power profiles which can make changing profiles a chore.
Processor
The Core Ultra 5 125U may be the least expensive option for the Yoga 7 2-in-1 14, but it's not slow by any means. Raw multi-thread performance is ahead of last year's common Core i7-1355U by a respectable 20 to 25 percent. Upgrading to the Core Ultra 7 155U is only expected to boost performance by about 5 to 10 percent meaning that you would have to make the jump to either the Core Ultra 5 125H or Core Ultra 7 155H to see any significant performance advantages.
Competing U-series CPUs can be noticeably faster than the Core Ultra 5 125U including the Ryzen 7 7840U or older Ryzen 7 6800U. The Core Ultra 5 125U is therefore more neck-to-neck with CPUs from the Ryzen 5 family including the Ryzen 5 7530U.
Performance sustainability is decent when running CineBench R15 xT in a loop. Our initial score of 1657 points would dip by about 15 percent after just one to two repetitions as shown by the comparison graph below. The deficit may be larger if configuring with a Core Ultra H series CPU.
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 6.4: Multi-Core | Single-Core
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 6.4: Multi-Core | Single-Core
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
* ... smaller is better
Stress Test
The CPU would boost to 2.8 GHz and 41 W when initiating Prime95 stress until reaching a core temperature of 88 C a few seconds later. Thereafter, it would drop and stabilize at 1.8 GHz and 23 W in order to maintain a cooler core temperature of 70 C. These results are both slower and cooler than what we recorded on the Yoga 9 2-in-1 14 equipped with the faster Core Ultra 7 155H. Configuring with the Core Ultra H CPU may therefore lead to warmer temperatures than what we've recorded here on our Core Ultra U review unit.
Running Cyberpunk 2077 to represent gaming load would again result in a core temperature of 70 C. Repeating this test on the heavier Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 with the faster integrated Radeon 780M would result in cooler temperatures across the board.
| CPU Clock (GHz) | GPU Clock (MHz) | Average CPU Temperature (°C) | |
| System Idle | -- | -- | 45 |
| Prime95 Stress | ~1.8 | -- | 69 |
| Prime95 + FurMark Stress | ~0.8 - 1.2 | ~950 | 71 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 Stress | 0.8 | 1700 | 70 |
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 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (5784 - 9282, n=8) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Julia | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (29578 - 47366, n=8) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| AIDA64 / CPU SHA3 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (1565 - 2669, n=8) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| AIDA64 / CPU Queen | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (44976 - 47868, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (4390 - 5507, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Mandel | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (14563 - 24922, n=8) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| AIDA64 / CPU AES | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (33640 - 48114, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| AIDA64 / CPU ZLib | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (457 - 779, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (2904 - 4846, n=8) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (24082 - 47875, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
System Performance
PCMark scores are lower than on the 2022 AMD model due to our slower Core Ultra 5 CPU and Arc 4 GPU when compared to the Ryzen 7 6800U and Radeon 680M. Upgrading to the Ultra 7 155H configuration should boost the 2024 model ahead of its predecessor based on our time with the Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9.
RAM performance is slightly faster this year at 7467 MHz versus 6400 MHz on the 2022 model and our higher AIDA64 scores reflect this.
CrossMark: Overall | Productivity | Creativity | Responsiveness
WebXPRT 3: Overall
WebXPRT 4: Overall
Mozilla Kraken 1.1: Total
| PCMark 10 / Score | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) (5639 - 6052, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ | |
| PCMark 10 / Essentials | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) (9582 - 10827, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ | |
| PCMark 10 / Productivity | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) (7548 - 8306, n=8) | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ | |
| PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) (6367 - 7087, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ | |
| CrossMark / Overall | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) (1363 - 1648, n=8) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| CrossMark / Productivity | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) (1310 - 1416, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| CrossMark / Creativity | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) (1433 - 1550, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| CrossMark / Responsiveness | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) (1066 - 1378, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| WebXPRT 3 / Overall | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) (237 - 253, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| WebXPRT 4 / Overall | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) (224 - 231, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 / Total | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) (579 - 594, n=8) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
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| PCMark 10 Score | 6052 points | |
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| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (35467 - 82786, n=8) | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (38849 - 63159, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (36830 - 63484, n=8) | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (125.5 - 153.2, n=8) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
* ... smaller is better
DPC Latency
LatencyMon reveals no major DPC issues when opening multiple browser tabs of our homepage while 4K60 video playback is perfect with no dropped frames recorded. We expect nothing less from Intel's latest CPU series when it comes to reliable multimedia functions.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ | |
* ... smaller is better
Storage Devices
The M.2 2242 Samsung PM9C1a in our unit is a significant improvement over the Kioxia BG5 in the 2022 model as it offers over 2x the performance with no throttling issues. The latter is particularly noteworthy as shorter M.2 2242 SSDs tend to throttle more often than full-length 80 mm drives.
| Drive Performance Rating - Percent | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ | |
* ... smaller is better
Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
GPU Performance — Iris Xe Vibes
The integrated 4-core Arc performs most similarly to last year's Iris Xe 96 EUs that was popular on many Raptor Lake and Alder Lake laptops. Upgrading to the Core Ultra 5 125H or Core Ultra 7 155H configuration is expected to increase graphics performance significantly by about 50 to 60 percent since Core H Meteor Lake CPUs come with more powerful Arc 7 or Arc 8 graphics instead. Upgrading to Core H is recommended if you plan on gaming with the Yoga 7 2-in-1 14.
| Power Profile | Graphics Score | Physics Score | Combined Score |
| Performance Mode | 5295 | 19800 | 2006 |
| Balanced Mode | 5307 (-0%) | 19634 (-0%) | 1877 (-6%) |
| Battery Power | 5284 (-0%) | 19750 (-0%) | 1835 (-9%) |
Running on Balanced mode instead of Performance mode does not appear to impact performance significantly. Overall performance remains excellent on battery power as well.
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 7206 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 23230 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 5023 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 2070 points | |
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| Performance Rating - Percent | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ -2! | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark - 1920x1080 High Quality | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Strange Brigade - 1920x1080 ultra AA:ultra AF:16 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| Dota 2 Reborn - 1920x1080 ultra (3/3) best looking | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ | |
| X-Plane 11.11 - 1920x1080 high (fps_test=3) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 | |
| HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU | |
Cyberpunk 2077 ultra FPS Chart
| low | med. | high | ultra | |
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| GTA V (2015) | 103.9 | 115.9 | 21.6 | 8.81 |
| The Witcher 3 (2015) | 88.3 | 52.2 | 28.5 | 15.5 |
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 92.8 | 53.9 | 61.6 | 58.3 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 42.3 | 24.2 | 19.1 | |
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 35.7 | 28.9 | 23.3 | |
| Far Cry 5 (2018) | 45 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
| Strange Brigade (2018) | 123 | 49.7 | 39.8 | 25.1 |
| Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (2022) | 30.2 | 22.9 | 16.1 | 12.3 |
| F1 22 (2022) | 44.4 | 42 | 31 | |
| Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) | 16.4 | 13.4 | 11 | 10.5 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 2.2 Phantom Liberty (2023) | 19.5 | 16.1 | 13.7 | 12 |
Emissions
System Noise — A Quiet Machine
Fan noise is not an issue with our configuration. The system does a great job at remaining quiet for as long as possible even when higher loads are introduced. When running 3DMark 06, for example, the internal fan would ramp up very slowly up to 30 dB(A) by the end of the first benchmark scene compared to 35 dB(A) or louder on the Envy x360 2-in-1 14 or Yoga 9 2-in-1 14. More demanding loads like games would induce a fan noise of up to 41 dB(A) which is a similar ceiling as most other 14-inch convertibles.
Configuring with the a more powerful Core Ultra H CPU will likely increase fan activity.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 23 / 23 / 23 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 29.5 / 41.3 dB(A) |
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| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 Graphics 4-Core, Ultra 5 125U, Samsung PM9C1a MZAL8512HDLU | Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 Arc 8-Core, Ultra 7 155H, Samsung PM9C1a MZAL81T0HDLB | Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 Radeon 680M, R7 6800U, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNT1T02 | Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 Radeon 780M, R7 8840HS, Micron 2400 MTFDKBK1T0QFM | HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU Graphics 4-Core, Ultra 5 125U, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNV512G | Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ Xe MAX, i5-1135G7, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8 | |
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| Noise | -8% | -15% | -7% | -3% | -25% | |
| off / environment * | 23 | 23.2 -1% | 24.5 -7% | 23.6 -3% | 21.38 7% | 29.95 -30% |
| Idle Minimum * | 23 | 23.6 -3% | 24.5 -7% | 24.3 -6% | 25.18 -9% | 29.95 -30% |
| Idle Average * | 23 | 23.6 -3% | 24.5 -7% | 24.3 -6% | 25.18 -9% | 29.95 -30% |
| Idle Maximum * | 23 | 25 -9% | 28.1 -22% | 24.8 -8% | 25.18 -9% | 29.95 -30% |
| Load Average * | 29.5 | 34.8 -18% | 42.8 -45% | 33.5 -14% | 34.37 -17% | 39.84 -35% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra * | 36.2 | |||||
| Load Maximum * | 41.3 | 46.2 -12% | 42.8 -4% | 43.8 -6% | 34.38 17% | 39.84 4% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 37.7 | 42.8 | 43.8 | 37 | 42.3 |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
Surface temperatures are warmest on the left half of the chassis than the right with the warmest and coolest areas reaching 38 C and 27 C, respectively. The warm region is unfortunately near the WASD keys which is unfavorable when gaming or typing. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 has its warmest region nearest the keyboard center where palms and fingers do not rest on. Even so, we never found the Lenovo to be uncomfortably warm during use.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 38 °C / 100 F, compared to the average of 35.4 °C / 96 F, ranging from 19.6 to 60 °C for the class Convertible.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 39.6 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 36.8 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 28.2 °C / 83 F, compared to the device average of 30.3 °C / 87 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 31.6 °C / 88.9 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 27.9 °C / 82.2 F (-3.7 °C / -6.7 F).
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) | Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, AMD Radeon 680M | Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, AMD Radeon 780M | HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) | Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics | |
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| Heat | -9% | 0% | -11% | -3% | -2% | |
| Maximum Upper Side * | 38 | 40 -5% | 42.3 -11% | 41.2 -8% | 39.4 -4% | 41 -8% |
| Maximum Bottom * | 39.6 | 43 -9% | 45.4 -15% | 48.4 -22% | 45.2 -14% | 41.2 -4% |
| Idle Upper Side * | 30 | 32 -7% | 26.2 13% | 29.4 2% | 29 3% | 29.6 1% |
| Idle Bottom * | 31 | 35.2 -14% | 26.6 14% | 35.2 -14% | 29.4 5% | 30 3% |
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Speakers
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (79.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 17.6% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.8% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (2.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.6% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (14.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 23% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 73% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 20%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 19% of all tested devices were better, 4% similar, 77% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, 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 24%, worst was 134%
Energy Management
Power Consumption
The system is very efficient particularly when idling where consumption is no more than 6 W even when on the maximum brightness setting. Configuring with Core Ultra H or OLED, however, will increase consumption as exemplified by our Yoga 9 2-in-1 14 in the comparison table below.
Consumption would remain lower than competing 14-inch convertibles when running higher loads like games, but keep in mind that our unit also comes with a much slower GPU. Running Cyberpunk 2077 would demand 41 W on average to be 18 percent lower than on the much faster Yoga 9 2-in-1 14.
We're able to record a temporary maximum draw of 65 W from the small (~9 x 4.7 x 2.7 cm) 65 W USB-C AC adapter when the CPU is at 100 percent utilization.
| Off / Standby | 0.28 / 0.55 Watt |
| Idle | 4.2 / 5.7 / 5.9 Watt |
| Load |
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| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 Ultra 5 125U, Graphics 4-Core, Samsung PM9C1a MZAL8512HDLU, IPS, 1920x1200, 14" | Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 Ultra 7 155H, Arc 8-Core, Samsung PM9C1a MZAL81T0HDLB, OLED, 2880x1800, 14" | Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 R7 6800U, Radeon 680M, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNT1T02, OLED, 2880x1800, 14" | Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 R7 8840HS, Radeon 780M, Micron 2400 MTFDKBK1T0QFM, IPS, 1920x1200, 14" | HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU Ultra 5 125U, Graphics 4-Core, Kioxia BG5 KBG50ZNV512G, OLED, 2880x1800, 14" | Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ i5-1135G7, Xe MAX, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8, IPS, 1920x1080, 14" | |
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| Power Consumption | -37% | -27% | -24% | 17% | -106% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 4.2 | 4.2 -0% | 5.1 -21% | 4.5 -7% | 3.54 16% | 8.6 -105% |
| Idle Average * | 5.7 | 7.1 -25% | 8.2 -44% | 8.4 -47% | 4.66 18% | 9.56 -68% |
| Idle Maximum * | 5.9 | 12.9 -119% | 8.7 -47% | 8.9 -51% | 6.38 -8% | 25.82 -338% |
| Load Average * | 42.4 | 58.9 -39% | 51.4 -21% | 50.7 -20% | 28.2 33% | 47 -11% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra external monitor * | 38.2 | |||||
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra * | 40.5 | |||||
| Load Maximum * | 64.5 | 66.7 -3% | 64.8 -0% | 62.4 3% | 46.9 27% | 69.48 -8% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 49.5 | 46.3 | 50.8 | 27.4 | 45.9 |
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Power Consumption Cyberpunk / Stress Test
Power Consumption external Monitor
Battery Life — Go-Time From The Get-Go
Battery capacity has not changed from the 2022 Yoga 7 2-in-1 design. Runtimes, however, have increased significantly from almost 10 hours on the 2022 AMD model to over 16 hours on our 2024 Intel model. The massive bump can be attributed to the IPS display and Core U-series CPU whereas our 2022 model was equipped with the more demanding OLED option. Our Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 review configuration is subsequently one of the longest-lasting 14-inch convertibles available. Keep in mind that configuring with an H-series CPU and OLED touchscreen will reduce battery life.
Charging from empty to full capacity takes a little over 90 minutes.
| Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 Ultra 5 125U, Graphics 4-Core, 71 Wh | Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 Ultra 7 155H, Arc 8-Core, 75 Wh | Lenovo Yoga 7-14ARB G7 R7 6800U, Radeon 680M, 71 Wh | Dell Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 R7 8840HS, Radeon 780M, 54 Wh | HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU Ultra 5 125U, Graphics 4-Core, 59 Wh | Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ i5-1135G7, Xe MAX, 42 Wh | |
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| Battery Runtime | -44% | -29% | -21% | -38% | -55% | |
| Reader / Idle | 2331 | 855 -63% | 1330 -43% | |||
| WiFi v1.3 | 981 | 600 -39% | 584 -40% | 787 -20% | 605 -38% | 440.9 -55% |
| Load | 134 | 93 -31% | 110 -18% | 134 0% | ||
| H.264 | 762 | 810 |
Pros
Cons
Verdict — Great Value Even At The Base Level
The Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 retails between $700 as reviewed up to $1200 if fully configured with the Core Ultra 7 155H CPU and OLED display. The model offers a lot for the money at the base level including the convertible form factor, attractive metal design, very long battery life, IPS display, and a modern CPU with integrated AI support. Nothing about the model feels cheap and the base configuration is more than capable of running everyday multimedia and browsing tasks. It's an easy recommendation for the majority of home users on tight budgets.
More demanding users who occasionally game and edit or want the best multimedia experience should consider upgrading to the higher-end SKUs with the Core Ultra 7 155H and OLED panel. At this point, however, the price tag increases rather dramatically and the model no longer becomes as good of a deal. For example, the $1200 asking price can also get you a ZenBook 14 OLED or HP Spectre x360 14 both of which are sleeker flagship models from their respective manufacturers. The Lenovo model arguably becomes less attractive.
The 2024 Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 is an excellent deal at the base configuration. However, competition grows fierce if configuring with higher-end options.
For future revisions, we'd like to see improvements made to the hinges and aging keyboard. While they're decent enough for the base configuration, our expectations become higher at the pricier configurations where Lenovo is demanding well over a grand.
Price and Availability
Our configuration as reviewed currently retails for $680 USD through Lenovo or Best Buy. Higher-end configurations with OLED and Core Ultra H options can go up to $1200.
Hinweis: Wir haben unser Rating-System kürzlich aktualisiert und die Ergebnisse von Version 8 sind nicht mit den Ergebnissen von Version 7 vergleichbar. Weitere Informationen dazu sind hier verfügbar.
Note: We have recently updated our rating system and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7. More information is available here .
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9
- 07/25/2024 v8
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