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Lenovo Yoga 7 Series

Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10Processor: AMD Strix / Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 5 435, Intel Alder Lake-M i7-1255U, Intel Alder Lake-P i5-1240P, Intel Alder Lake-P i7-1260P, Intel Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 258V, Intel Tiger Lake i5-1135G7, Intel Tiger Lake i7-1165G7
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 840M, Intel Arc 140V, Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 14.00 inch, 16.00 inch
Weight: 1.392kg, 1.4kg, 1.42kg, 1.43kg, 1.45kg, 1.996kg
Price: 1000, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1499 euro
Average Score: 80.64% - good
Average of 17 scores (from 39 reviews)
price: 78%, performance: 72%, features: 66%, display: 84%, mobility: 78%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 83%, emissions: 87%

 

Lenovo Yoga 7 14ITL5

Specifications

Lenovo Yoga 7 14ITL5Notebook: Lenovo Yoga 7 14ITL5
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i5-1135G7
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.45kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 8 reviews)

 

Reviews

85.1% Lenovo Yoga 7i 14-inch Tiger Lake Laptop Review: Core i5-1135G7 Debut | Notebookcheck
Lenovo's new mid-range 14-inch convertible comes with the latest 11th gen Intel parts and even Thunderbolt 4 compatibility for a little under $1000 USD. Its specifications are great on paper, but let's see how the machine actually performs.
Lenovo Yoga 7i 14" Review - Can It Do Both Gaming and Productivity?
Source: Manila Shaker English Archive.org version
The Lenovo Yoga 7i is one of the Yoga 7i series, it is available in a 14-15.6-inch laptop and is equipped with Intel Core-i5 or Core-i7 11th Gen processor. Our unit is a 14-inch variant with an Intel Core-i7 11th Gen Processor and 1TB SSD. But how fast do you think it is? Can it be your companion on the go?
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2021
Lenovo Yoga 7 (14) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/20/2021
Lenovo Yoga 7 (14) review – a cheaper and arguably better option than the Yoga 9i
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
If you remember, should you have read our Yoga 9i (14) review, the more premium alternative didn’t go as planned. Lenovo tried to innovate with the palm rest area, and instead of a conventional touchpad, it had a glass touchscreen-like panel, that vibrates thanks to a haptic engine. Well, the idea was great, but the execution was pretty unimpressive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/20/2021
Lenovo Yoga 7i Review: Premium Intel Evo Laptop On A Budget
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
Overall, though, we feel the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 is an excellent value for the money. From its premium build quality and multi-purpose design in a 2-in-1 form factor, to the strength of Tiger Lake and thoughtful touches like a privacy shutter, this laptop delivers more than what you might expect for the money. The Lenovo Yoga 7i is not perfect, but it's a great value and worth considering if you are looking to spend less than a grand on a new laptop powered by Intel's latest Tiger Lake and Evo platform technologies.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/22/2020
Lenovo Yoga 7i Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review English Archive.org version
Lisa Gade reviews the Lenovo Yoga 7i, a 14” Windows 2-in-1 laptop that’s also available in a 15” size. This is a premium sub-$1,000 Ultrabook with Intel EVO certification that runs Windows 10 on Intel 11th gen Ice Lake CPUs with Intel Iris Xe graphics and it has a full HD touch screen with Wacom AES active pen support. We look at the $799 model that has a sandblasted aluminum casing, Core i5 and a fast NVMe M.2 SSD. It has a high capacity battery for long runtimes, a webcam privacy shutter and fingerprint scanner. It’s the successor to the Lenovo C740. It competes with the HP Envy x360 and Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 models.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2020
80% Lenovo Yoga 7i (14-inch) review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
If you’re looking for an affordable laptop with great performance, a colorful 14-inch display, solid speakers and long battery life packed into a premium aluminum design, then the Lenovo Yoga 7i is your best bet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Review | Lenovo Yoga 7i
Source: Target HD Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High mobility; very long battery life; nice performance; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/03/2022
Lenovo Yoga 7 14ITL5 (82BH003WMH) Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
User Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/17/2022

 

Lenovo Yoga 7 14ITL5, i7-1165G7

Specifications

Lenovo Yoga 7 14ITL5,  i7-1165G7Notebook: Lenovo Yoga 7 14ITL5, i7-1165G7
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i7-1165G7
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.43kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Lenovo Yoga 7i 14-inch review: a capable 2-in-1 for casual users
Source: 91mobiles English Archive.org version
The Lenovo Yoga 7i is an impressive machine, not just due to its 2-in-1 capabilities but also considering how portable it is, while still packing a punch in the processing department. The construction is firm and a bit rigid around the hinge but it posed no problems with the opening and closing of the lid. The Yoga 7i is as light as a 14-inch laptop can get and is backed up by a decent battery to see it through a day of usage. While my review unit is priced at Rs 99,990, the i5 version of the device carries a \ price tag of Rs 85,990. I think that the Yoga 7i is a compelling everyday machine with the right balance of performance, style, and portability and as such is on top of my recommendations list. You have the option to go with bulkier contenders like the Asus TUF F15 or the Dell G5 (review) for a better gaming experience or switch to the M1 MacBook Air… but if your work doesn’t involve a lot of graphics-related tasks and you want to take the Windows route, the Yoga 7i should suffice easily.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Lenovo Yoga 7i review: Impressive design meets powerful performance
Source: The Indian Express English Archive.org version
I love thin-and-light laptops. But over time I have realised that ultraportable laptops come with a lot of compromises, sometimes ignoring the basics, to settle for a mediocre experience. I can give you countless examples to prove my point.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

[Análisis] Lenovo Yoga 7i 14ITL5: Tu Convertible Definitivo
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; compact size; light weight; nice display; decent processor; Thunderbolt 4 port; DisplayPort. Negative: No HDMI port; no SD card slot.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/25/2021

 

Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7

Specifications

Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7Notebook: Lenovo Yoga 7 16IAP7
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i7-1260P
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 1.996kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

88.7% Lenovo Yoga 7 16 Gen 7 review: Massive 16-inch convertible laptop | Notebookcheck
If you ever wanted a big-screen 2-in-1 laptop regardless of how much it could weigh, then the new 16-inch Lenovo Yoga 7 convertible should fit the bill nicely. The model offers some of the latest processors available including Intel 12th gen Core-P and Core-H CPUs and discrete Intel Arc graphics.
Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 (Gen 7) review: Making 16-inch laptops stylish
Source: On MSFT English Archive.org version
The Lenovo 7i 16 is a great laptop for anyone who wants a larger screen but doesn't want to sacrifice style, I say this as often 16-inch devices can often look and feel like cumbersome stationary devices. The 7i 16-inch looks and feels like a slightly larger version of Lenovo's flagship consumer 9i laptop. The 7i retains all the things that make the 9i a flagship while offering configuration options that are a bit more considerate of someone's budget, while keeping a baseline quality standard. Who the devices aren't for, are gamers or anyone who uses specialized graphical applications. While a year over year leap a couple of years ago, the Iris Xe graphics still fall short of a content creators' day-in and day-out dream. The throttling from either the U-Series and EVO specifications or simply Lenovo's Vantage software also means users will need to be mindful of their usage, especially unplugged.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/23/2022
80% Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 Gen 7 (2022) Review
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Generally speaking, 15.6-inch and 16-inch convertible laptops are awfully unwieldy for use as tablets, but they shine when pivoted to easel or kiosk more for presentations and can take touch interaction further than a smaller notebook. If your budget permits we prefer the HP Spectre x360 16's dazzling OLED display, but the Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 Gen 7 is a great alternative and a superbly well-made solution for anyone seeking a larger 2-in-1.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7-82QE003GGE

Specifications

Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7-82QE003GGENotebook: Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7-82QE003GGE
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i5-1240P
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.42kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

Lenovo Yoga 7 (14", 2022) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/19/2022
[REVIEW] Lenovo Yoga 7i (14″, 2022) - one of the most solid 14-inch convertibles
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Obviously, if you need the best possible performance, you won’t find it here, however, the portability aspect is important for many people and this is where the Yoga 7i shines. It can be very useful both as an office device or a photo editing station for the road, while also being great for consuming media with its convertible design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/04/2022
Lenovo Yoga 7i 14" Premium Features For an Affordable Price (2022 Intel 12th gen)
Source: Mash IT English Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2022
Lenovo Yoga 7i (14″, 2022) review
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Some notebooks these days require us to nit-pick so hard… this is the case with the Yoga 7i (14″, 2022), which is one of the most solid 14-inch convertibles on the market. Its redesign makes it feel fresh, while the feature package is beyond impressive. Lenovo has paired it with a quad-stereo speaker setup and provides you with not one, but two biometric authentication sensors – a fingerprint reader, and an IR face recognition scanner. Furthermore, the latter is working in conjunction with a 1080p Web camera, which is an improvement by itself. Add a privacy shutter to the mix, and you end up with a rather secure and private little machine. Lenovo Yoga 7i (14″, 2022)’s 2.2K IPS panel has comfortable viewing angles and a very high contrast ratio. It covers 97% of the sRGB color gamut, which is pretty wide and results in a rather vibrant color output. Furthermore, it doesn’t use PWM for brightness adjustment. What is equally important for creators and designers is that the color accuracy is right within the sRGB standard.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/13/2022
Lenovo Yoga 7i (14", 2022) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/13/2022

 

Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7-82QE000KUS

Specifications

Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7-82QE000KUSNotebook: Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7-82QE000KUS
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-M i7-1255U
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 2240 x 1400 pixels
Weight: 1.45kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 81% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

83% Lenovo Yoga 7i (14-inch, Gen 7) Review: Excellent 2-in-1 for Less
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
The port assortment is just enough, with two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, a microSD card slot and an HDMI out on the left, and a headset jack and USB-A port on the right. I really wish laptop-makers would be better about separating USB-C ports, having at least one on each side. Not only is it more flexible for charging, but it also makes connecting docks and adapters easier. It's certainly not a deal-breaker but it is an annoyance nonetheless. When it comes to an all-around excellent laptop for most people, Apple's MacBook Air is regularly our go-to recommendation. The Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 7 gets a similar vote when it comes to two-in-one convertibles. From its design to its features to its performance and battery life, it's a great choice. And if you can get it for less than $1,000, it's an amazing value, too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/26/2022
Rating: Total score: 83%
Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 Gen 7 review: Getting the basics right
Source: The Indian Express English Archive.org version
Spending over a lakh on a notebook is a huge investment and one should be clear about what exactly they want from a computer. The Yoga 7i is an easy recommendation because it stands out on various parameters, including performance which matters to me on a regular basis. And for a person like me who travels for work a lot, the Yoga 7i is a much smaller notebook, perfect to take along on trips. If you have great taste in design and want a premium Windows notebook, the Yoga 7i will fit the bill perfectly.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/20/2022
Lenovo Yoga 7 (14", 2022) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/19/2022
Lenovo Yoga 7i (2022) Review: A stylish mainstream laptop with a ton of value
Source: XDA Developers English Archive.org version
The Lenovo Yoga 7i is an excellent convertible laptop. Here’s who should buy it. Using the Yoga 7i, I’m kind of in love with it. It’s such a great convertible. But still, I’m even more in love with the Yoga 9i. After all, that’s why it tops our best laptops list. So if you do want the best of the best, you should totally go for the Yoga 9i. For a bit more value, the Yoga 7i is a fantastic choice.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/21/2022
80% Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 Gen 7 (2022) Review
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 Gen 7 brings Intel's latest silicon to a great 2-in-1 laptop, but it's more than just a processor upgrade. The new model features some of the best industrial design we've seen, whether you're focusing on its comfortably sculpted chassis to the not-a-notch webcam bar. Its performance and battery life rank with the best mainstream convertibles, and the whole package comes together so well it's a standout. This is a first-class 2-in-1 laptop that earns a PCMag Editors' Choice award.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 Gen 7 review: refinements galore
Source: Digital Trends English Archive.org version
Lenovo’s redesign of the Yoga 7i Gen 7 accomplished the same effect as with the more expensive Yoga 9i Gen 7. The Yoga 7i Gen 7 is an attractive laptop with a quality build, and its performance and battery life are solid. There’s an even better model on the way, though, with a higher resolution OLED display. That might be worth waiting for if you want a truly superior display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10

Specifications

Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10Notebook: Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10
Processor: Intel Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 258V
Graphics Adapter: Intel Arc 140V
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.392kg
Price: 1499 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 82% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 10 reviews)

 

Reviews

87.6% 1,000-nit OLED at 120 Hz inside a convertible - Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10 review | Notebookcheck
Lenovo has equipped its 10th-generation Yoga 7 2in1 with a Lunar Lake processor and a new 2.8K OLED panel, which, in addition to a refresh rate of 120 Hz, should now also achieve a significantly higher brightness of 1,000 nits. However, one known problem remains.
Why the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 is the Smart Choice for Your Next Laptop
Source: Tech Critter English
The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 isn’t just a basic upgrade. By using the new Intel Core Ultra processor, Lenovo has made a laptop that actually feels “smart.” It’s fast, the battery lasts, and it handles creative tasks much better than older models. If you need a reliable 2-in-1 that can keep up with the way we work today, this is one to look at.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/24/2025
80% Lenovo's Yoga 7 14 is still the best midrange option
Source: XDA Developers English
If you're buying a midrange laptop and like the promise of versatility from a convertible, this is the one to get. We also said last year's model was the best midranger, and it's made better by the OLED being the only available configuration in the U.S. Elsewhere, you should still skip the IPS panel (it's not good), but you could go for the 2.8K OLED if you want higher resolution and a faster refresh rate. Lenovo's pricing is constantly shifting, but as tested, you can get this laptop for under $930 directly from the manufacturer, an even better value than last year's model. How often can you say that the new thing is cheaper than the old one, especially during economic uncertainty? You'll want the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 variant; the 340 version has a weaker GPU and is overall slower, but they have the same typing feel and a touchpad that feels like it's glass (it's not) and nails the basics that anyone could ask from a midrange device.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (14″, Gen 10 / 14ILL10) review – Stunning OLED, 15+ Hr Battery & Vegan Leather Style!
Source: Laptop Media English
The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (14″, Gen 10) is a masterclass in blending sophisticated style with impressive functionality. Our “Seashell” review unit, adorned with a delightful silicone vegan leather lid, is genuinely stunning and feels incredibly premium, with an aluminum chassis that’s both solid and impressively fingerprint-resistant. Its svelte, lightweight design, coupled with a robust 360-degree hinge, makes it a highly versatile and portable companion, effortlessly transitioning between laptop, tablet, and presentation modes. The inclusion of a Lenovo Yoga Pen and, in our case, a sleeve and mouse, adds immediate value and utility right out of the box. The star of the show, particularly on our test unit, is the 14-inch 2.8K 120Hz OLED touchscreen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2025
How to open Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (14", Gen 10) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Medium, Date: 06/12/2025
Why I recommend this Lenovo over the dozens of work laptops I've tested - and it's on sale
Source: Zdnet.com English
My version of the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 can be bought from Best Buy for $1,200. If you're looking to save money, Lenovo is selling a lower-spec model for $900 on its official website. I would recommend either configuration to anyone looking for a big-screen work laptop. If you want something smaller, the Dell 14 Plus is the way to go.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/12/2025

Foreign Reviews

Lenovo Yoga 7 – konwertowalny laptop 2in1
Source: Co Nowego Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/12/2025
87% TEST: Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (14 cali, Gen 10)
Source: T3 PL Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/07/2025
Rating: Total score: 87%
79% Обзор ноутбука Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1: универсальность без иллюзий
Source: ITC UA RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/26/2026
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 75% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Review Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Gen 10 (2025): Laptop Convertible yang Kami Suka!
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN
Positive: Modern design; decent processor; smooth performance; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2025
联想 Yoga 7i 二合一(14 英寸,10 代/14ILL10)评测–令人惊叹的 OLED 屏幕、15 小时以上的电池和素皮风格!
Source: Laptopmedia CN zh-CN→EN
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful processor; excellent autonomy; good ergonomics; smart Lenovo Yoga stylus pen; decent speakers. Negative: Mediocre display; overheats while using; non-expandable RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2025

 

Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 14AGP11

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 14AGP11
Processor: AMD Strix / Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 5 435
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 840M 512 MB
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 73% - average

Average of 3 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

81.5% The ultimate all-rounder? Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 14 G11 Convertible review | Notebookcheck
Lenovo has designed the Yoga 7a 2-in-1 as a mobile device for almost every conceivable scenario. Whether as a tablet or a classic notebook, the 14-incher offers plenty of options for use. We picked up a model with the brand-new Ryzen AI 5 435 and conducted various comparisons.
79% Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 (14-inch Gen 11, 14AGP11) Review – ‘A’ For Effort
Source: Pokde English
While Lenovo’s official website lists the starting price of this Yoga 7a 2-in-1 chassis at RM5,399, we’ve found a matching SKU on Shopee (from Lenovo’s official store) that lists RM4,889 apiece. Considering you get 24GB of RAM from this kind of price, we could forgive some of its shortcomings in terms of performance and features, and considering the memory pricing situation at large, the value is pretty solid here – even if it’s not necessarily going to wow you.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/25/2026
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 80% performance: 75% mobility: 75% workmanship: 75%
70% The Lenovo Yoga 7a is gorgeous, but AMD's Ryzen AI 7 445 feels like a downgrade
Source: XDA Developers English
The question of "should you buy this laptop" is hardly a straightforward yes or no. For me, performance matters. I'm not going to drag-race this mid-range laptop basically ever, and the heaviest workload it's going to see is Photoshop, but on the odd chance I do open up Premiere Pro, choose to compile some code locally, or play the odd game, I don't want to be reminded that I bought a laptop that had a poorly refreshed architecture.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 05/03/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%
Don't Spend More - Are Laptop Upgrades Worth It?
Source: Hardware Canucks English
Should you pay to upgrade your laptop build or pay for CPU, memory, storage and screen upgrades? In this video we look at some examples (with the Lenovo 7a 2-in-1) of what good and bad upgrades look like and their effect on performance, battery life and your budget.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/19/2026
70% I loved Asus’s Zenbook A14 and A16 — but a $200 price hike changes everything
Source: Tom's Guide English
As the Asus Zenbook A14 was put on the right track to take on the MacBook Air last year, this year’s A14 and A16 march forward when it comes to performance, but while the A16 shows up strongly with pro level performance in a skinny body, the A14 takes a step back in value for money. For great ultra-portable all-rounders, Apple stays, and if you’re loyal to Microsoft’s OS and want that same experience, the Zenbook A14 is a good (if expensive) alternative. Meanwhile, the A16 sets a new precedent for a thin and light pro machine that bridges the gap between MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, but the stamina suffers because of it. And with adjusted pricing showing the gap widening in bang for buck between Apple and Asus, what was a shoe-in for two of my favorite systems of the year has left me feeling indifferent.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/15/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%
Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 // I Wasn't Expecting This!
Source: Matthew Moniz English
The 2026 Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series processors. It comes with a 2.8K OLED display, 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, and a Wacom pen Yoga Pen Gen 2.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/12/2026

 

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Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.


Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G7 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 80 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.

Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G4 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 96 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.

Intel Arc 140V: A pretty fast integrated graphics adapter that higher-end Intel Lunar Lake family processors employ. This is a direct successor to the Arc 8; it can drive three SUHD 4320p monitors simultaneously via HDMI 2.1, eDP 1.5 and DP 2.1. With the 140V, all 2023 and 2024 games are playable at 1080p on low graphics settings.

AMD Radeon 840M: A fairly powerful RDNA 3.5 architecture iGPU that debuted in early 2025 and a direct successor to the Radeon 760M. Its 8 CUs/WGPs (512 unified shaders) run at up to 3 GHz. DX12 Ultimate, ray tracing, AI image generation and other modern features are all supported here, as are many popular video codecs including first and foremost AVC, HEVC, VP9 and AV1. Its gaming performance is good enough for playing 2024 games in low graphics settings.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Tiger Lake:

i5-1135G7: A quad-core, mid-range processor of Tiger Lake product family designed for use in ultra-light laptops. The i5 is manufactured on Intel's second-gen 10 nm process marketed as SuperFin and features an 80 EU Iris Xe G7 iGPU. Core i5-1135G7 has a base clock speed of 2.4 GHz as long as it is allowed to consume 28 watts.

i7-1165G7: An upper mid-range, quad-core processor of Tiger Lake product family. The i7 is designed for use in ultra-light (yet actively cooled) laptops; it is manufactured on Intel's third-gen 10 nm process marketed as SuperFin. The CPU cores run at 2.8 GHz (base clock speed @ 28 W TDP) to 4.7 GHz (single-core Boost frequency). This i7 features the 96 EU Intel Iris Xe G7 iGPU; it was the second-fastest CPU of TGL-UP3 line-up when Intel initially launched the series in 2020.

Intel Alder Lake-P:

i7-1260P: An upper mid-range Alder Lake family CPU featuring 4 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. This 28 W SoC is designed for use in ultra-light (yet actively cooled) laptops. Core i7-1260P's performance cores are Hyper-Threading-enabled for a total of 16 threads. This 12th Gen CPU runs at 1.5 GHz to 4.7 GHz and supports "Essentials" tier vPro features. Last but not the least, Core i7-1260P has a built-in 96 EU Iris Xe GPU, not unlike certain 11th Gen Tiger Lake-UP3 processors.

i5-1240P: A mid-range 28 W Alder Lake family CPU featuring 4 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. This SoC is designed for use in ultra-light (yet actively cooled) laptops. The i5's performance cores are Hyper-Threading-enabled for a total of 16 threads. Core i5-1240P runs at 1.2 GHz to 4.4 GHz; it has a built-in 80 EU Iris Xe GPU and supports "Essentials" tier vPro features.

Intel Alder Lake-M:

i7-1255U: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 2 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 12 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.2 to 4.7 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.

Intel Lunar Lake:

Core Ultra 7 258V: An upper mid-range Lunar Lake family processor. It sports 4 new Skymont E-cores and 4 new Lion Cove P-cores running at up to 3.7 GHz and 4.8 GHz respectively, along with the new Arc 140V iGPU and 32 GB of on-package LPDDR5x-8533 RAM. It essentially matches the Core Ultra 7 165U and Core i7-1360P in multi-thread performance and it eats up to 37 W when under short-term workloads.

AMD Strix / Gorgon Point:

Ryzen AI 5 435: A relatively powerful Gorgon Point family processor that was introduced in early 2026. The APU integrates 6 CPU cores (2x Zen 5 cores with up to 4.5 GHz and 4x Zen 5c cores with up to 3.4 GHz). The integrated Ryzen AI delivers up to 50 INT8 TOPS for accelerating various AI workloads.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.00:

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

16.00:

This range for display formats was and is a rarity. It is larger than the general standard of 15 inches, but not yet in the range of large workstations. One usually has higher screen resolutions available, but portability suffers from that.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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80.64%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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