Every pen I've looked up that has compatibility lists doesn't have this version of the yoga on it. I'm assuming because its more recent. I'm hoping someone with the same 2 in 1 has found a decent pen that works for them.

Hey everyone, recently got a newer version of the Lenovo Yoga and got to test it around a little, so heres informational unbiased review of it :). As always let me know if you have any questions or wanna add anymore information.

TL;DR

All-in-one convertible that delivers prosumer-level performance in a sleek chassis. Long battery life, good for students or hybrid workers, some light creative work, but it’s heavy for tablet mode and the display is glossy/average.

Quick Specs

• Display: 16″ IPS 1920×1200 touch, 60 Hz

• CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (12C/16T, boost to ~4.8 GHz)

• Graphics: Intel integrated

• RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5 (soldered)

• Storage: 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD (non-upgradeable)

• Ports: 2× Thunderbolt 4, 2× USB-A, HDMI, microSD, headphone jack, fingerprint sensor

• Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.x

• Battery: 71 Wh

• Weight: ~4.4 lbs (2 kg)

• Extras: 1080p webcam, backlit keyboard, all-metal shell, Windows 11 Pro

Build & Design

This Yoga feels premium—solid aluminum everywhere with a strong 360° hinge that holds position well. It won’t stay open with one hand (deliberately stiff), but it’s nice when using in tent or laptop mode. The weight makes it a bit bulky for tablet use—about 4.4 lbs total—so expect short bursts of tablet use, not marathon sessions.

Display & Input

The 2K touch display looks sharp and handles touch well. It’s glossy, though, so expect reflections under bright lights. It’s bright enough indoors (~300 nits), but glare is noticeable near windows. Honestly they need to increase the brightness capabilities.

The backlit keyboard is comfy—I've typed for an hour-long Zoom session without fatigue, even if the key travel is a bit mushy. The large precision touchpad works great, though it’s not my favorite—feel is smooth but lacks click heft. Pen isn't included, but you can add one.

Webcam is decent 1080 which is nice since most laptops in this range don't have that. Speakers get loud enough, though bass isn’t rich. But I personally always use headphones!

Performance & Benchmarks

Real-World Use

Had 15 Chrome tabs open, Lightroom, Word, Teams, Spotify simultaneously—no slowdowns or lag. Felt smooth and quick throughout.

Benchmarks I ran:

• Geekbench 6: Single‑core ~1700, Multi‑core ~10 500.

• Cinebench R23: Single‑core ~1650, Multi‑core ~8000.

• DaVinci Resolve export (5 min 1080p clip): ~3.5 minutes (my clamshell thin laptops averaged 5–6 min).

• Blender CPU render test: 4.5 minutes, which matches other reviewers.

Gaming

Integrated graphics, so only tested light titles:

• Dredge (medium): smooth with occasional heat in tablet mode.

• Older indie games: playable, but stay away from AAA game efforts here.

• Fortnite: Unstable 70-90 FPS (Performance Mode)

• Minecraft: Good stable 60 FPS (without shaders)

Throttling & Temps

Under CPU stress, temps crept into mid-80 °C, CPU clocks dropped slightly—performance dipped when running heavy multi-core loads continuously, matching other real-world findings.

Thermals & Noise

Fans are quiet unless the CPU is slammed. During the DaVinci export and Cinebench runs, the fans ramped up but stayed below tolerable levels. No hot spots on the bottom or deck. Lounge use is nicely silent; just don’t block the vents by putting it on a carpet or something.

Battery Life

Real-world battery:

• Mixed use (browsing, video, editing): ~6–7 hours

• Continuous video loop: ~9 hours (matched a 4K loop test others did)

• Heavy editing or coding load: 4–5 hours max

Lenovo claims up to 13h (MobileMark), and I saw numbers close to that on light use. Heavy multitasking drained it faster, as expected.

Pros & Cons

Pros:
✅ Premium build & strong hinge
✅ Sharp 2K touch screen
✅ Long battery life (7–13h depending on use)
✅ Great real-world CPU performance
✅ Good thermals
✅ Good webcam + speakers
✅ Flexible 2-in-1 modes

Cons:
❌ Glossy screen, glare outdoors
❌ Keyboard keys feel soft
❌ Integrated graphics only
❌ Hefty for tablet use
❌ RAM/storage soldered
❌ Fans can ramp on heavy loads

Who’s It For?

• Students & hybrid workers: great screen size, long battery, touch/pen support

• Content creators: decent CPU power for light editing

• Multi-app users: handles heavy multitasking like a champ

• Not for serious gamers or those needing dGPU

Comparisons

HP Spectre x360 14 (OLED): lighter, sharper OLED, but pricier and battery is shorter (6–7h). Yoga offers more ports and better battery.
Lenovo Flex 5i 14: lighter/budget but weaker CPU and build. Yoga is an obvious upgrade.
MacBook Air M2/Pro 13: unbeatable battery and performance in macOS, but lacks touch/2-in-1 versatility.

Tips & Final Words

• Debloat on day 1: uninstall trialware to maximize performance. Use CTT Debloat too.

• Enable battery health mode in Lenovo Vantage

• Buy a matte screen protector for glare

• Balance vs Performance mode: use Performance for editing, Balanced for mixed use

• Consider an active pen if you’ll annotate or sketch

Overall

The Yoga 7i 16″ (Ultra 7 155U) nails the balance between performance, battery life, and versatility. It’s a powerful 2-in-1 for students, creators, and professionals who want one device for everything—though it’s a bit heavy and not for gamers. But I do see why everyone says this is the best 2 in 1 for the price.

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Again, let me know if yall have any questions or wanna add something :)

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