https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-yoga-7i-2-in-1-16-2k-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-155u-with-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-storm-grey/6571369.p?skuId=6571369 Link to the specs of this Laptop. I'm a finance student just looking for something that can run excel and have 20 tabs opened without lagging too hard. Another thing would be that the battery life can last at least 5 hours. Does this laptop feel right for my requirements?

Hey everyone! Looking for any insight on which of these Best Buy deals people would consider is better?

I'm between the $499 HP Envy x360 with an AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS and 16GB Memory and 512 GB SSD

And the $599 Lenovo Yoga 7i with an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U and 16GB Memory and 512GB SSD

I understand I'm getting the lower end model of both of either of these devices so they're both equally (un)performant but I'm mainly curious whether the Lenovo 7i is worth the $100 more.

I'll mainly use it for Word and note-taking in the tablet mode but also will probably do some photo-editing and light programming. I like that the 7i has a fingerprint reader but also don't know if that's worth the extra $100. Any thoughts/considerations would be greatly appreciated - thank you so much!

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6571366.p?skuId=6571366&sb_share_source=PDP

I've been wanting a new laptop and planned to wait until Zen 5 laptops were showcased at IFA, but this deal is too good to pass up, and it meets all my needs.

Keep in mind I’m only three days into my new purchase of the Lenovo Yoga 7i 14, but so far I’m really impressed. After returning my M2 Macbook Air Last October, I had been in the market for a new laptop for quite some time, and the Yoga was always something I was considering. The no touchscreen on the Macbook Air simply wasn’t cutting it for me, which is why I ended up returning it despite my relative investment in the Apple ecosystem (ipad pro m1, iphone 12 pro, airpods pro)

My model: i7 1255U, 16GB DDR5 Memory, 512GB SSD

Performance: So far, the performance has been great. Not sure if it’s the marketing gimmick, but the evo certified i7 CPU is quick and extremely responsive in ways that my desktop isn’t. For quick tasks such as opening your apps from the taskbar or simply interacting with the Windows UI, it’s a very snappy chip that has yet to disappoint whatsoever. The 16GB of DDR5 memory is also impressive here, and I’m able to keep dozens of tabs open on Microsoft Edge without any hassle. Definitely think the upgrade was worth it in this sense, 8GB just never seems to cut it these days.

Display: One of the best features of this laptop, and is Dolby Vision certified. It has a really nice looking and glossy 2K resolution that looks great from writing documents to watching Netflix–you can definitely notice the upgraded resolution in this sense. I’ve heard some complaints about the display being too glossy, but I prefer it over a matte finish because it feels nicer to navigate on when in touch mode (although it can become a fingerprint magnet at times).

Keyboard: Keeping this section short and simple. The BEST laptop keyboard I’ve ever typed on. When I first tried it, I was shocked at the switches’ tactility and it was honestly a bit harsh but I’m getting more used to it.

Trackpad: Not the best. One of the few downsides of this laptop. The material feels nice, but its touch sensitivity could be improved.

Battery Life: Also, not the worst but could be better. I’ve been using battery savings mode on Windows 11 which has seemed to mitigate some of the battery life issues I was initially having. I believe Lenovo advertises over 10 hours and I’m just not sure that’s accurate for my workflow.

OVERALL: Great laptop, 2 in 1 functionality is awesome and feels really polished with Windows 11. Stone Blue color is also awesome and would recommend it!! 4.5/5 overall.