Support for Windows Hello and a fingerprint reader also make it more convenient to use.
1.Pricing & specs2.Design & build3.Software4.Display5.Performance & thermals6.Battery life7.Keyboard & touchpad8.Camera, mic, & audio9.Competition10.Scorecard11.Should you buy it?
Here’s how it accomplishes this.
The Lenovo Yoga 7 is an AI PC laptop with a Ryzen 7 8840HS processor.
This review was made possible thanks to a review unit provided by Lenovo.
The company did not see the contents of this review before publishing.
It has a starting price of $749.99 depending on what internals you specifically go with.
But the price can go up from there.
Otherwise, only two specific options can be found selling at Best Buy.
The question remains, is the Yoga 7 (2024) a good value?
The Lenovo Yoga 7 has a simple design that looks good in any setting.
The answer is a resounding yes.
Use it as a laptop, or bend the display back and interact with the touchscreen like a tablet.
The Storm Grey coloring of the chassis looks very professional and will be right at home at any setting.
As implied by its name, the Yoga 7 is very flexible and can be put in a tent position.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
So you won’t have to worry about keeping it clean nearly as much.
Overall, the Yoga 7 feels very sturdy, even with its extremely flexible design.
The Yoga 7 works well regardless of what position I put it in.
The keyboard becomes inactive when the screen is pushed back.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
However, I soon grew to dislike the location of the power button.
It’s very frustrating.
So don’t expect that with this particular model.
When in tablet mode, the keyboard is completely inactive.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Shortly after booting the laptop, I set upWindows Hellofacial recognition as well as the fingerprint reader.
Since then, I’ve been able to sign in faster without issues.
Lenovo Vantage is also easy to navigate thanks to the clean interface.
There is an HDMI port, two USB-C ports, and a headphone jack on the laptop’s right side.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
It’s very easy to use and now easier to access than ever before.
If you want to learn more, you could check out ourMicrosoft Copilot guide.
According to Lenovo, both the IPS and OLED reach up to a 60Hz refresh rate.
A USB-A port, microSD card reader, and power button are on the laptop’s left side.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Additionally, colors aren’t nearly as vibrant as on some other 14-inch laptops I’ve tested.
Additionally, the IPS display did go over 300 nits, just like Lenovo advertises.
However, this still isn’t very bright, overall.
Lenovo Vantage allows you to change modes to better suite your use case.(Image credit: Windows Central / Lenovo)
To be fair, the max brightness level is more than enough for me to use indoors.
This problem only gets amplified by distracting reflections and show up on that glossy display.
As part of my evaluation, I ran it through the usual gauntlet of benchmark testing.
You can easily check the Yoga 7’s performance or check for updates in Lenovo Vantage.(Image credit: Windows Central / Lenovo)
As such, it’s very easy to compare the two against each other.
The two AI laptops often produced similar scores, sometimes with the Yoga 7 performing slightly better.
Really, there was only one test where the Zenbook really out shined the Yoga.
Of course, you don’t just want to test a CPU and GPU on their own.
The important thing is that they both provided good scores, which means both systems run efficiently.
The last performance test I ran was for CrystalDiskMark, which evaluates the SSD’s read and write speed.
The Lenovo Yoga 7 display produced 64% of sRGB, 49% of AdobeRGB, and 48% of P3.
While not significantly faster than the ASUS Zenbook 14 (UM3406HA), it technically was better.
But what about the NPU?
If it does I’ll update this section.
PCMark 10 testing shows that the Yoga 7 offers solid CPU performance.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Thermals
So how are the thermals and fans?
This area measured in at a peak of 103 degrees Fahrenheit (~39.4 degrees Celsius).
However, the keyboard never felt warm to the touch.
Geekbench 6 provides yet another positive look at the Yoga 7’s CPU performance.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Finally, the vents on this laptop are located on the back just below the display.
As you could see from these results, the laptop does a very good job keeping itself cool.
The Yoga 7 managed to last 13 hours and 20 minutes, which is above the desirable 10-hour mark.
The Yoga 7 scored well in Crossmark, which tests overall system performance.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Rather than a barrel plug, the included charging adapter connects to the Yoga 7 via a USB-C connection.
They press down nicely with just a slight bit of resistance for a crisp typing sensation.
There are also function keys along the top that feature numerous quick controls.
CrystalDiskMark shows that the Yoga 7 offers good read and write speeds.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Some laptops assign superfluous functions to these keys, but the ones on the Yoga 7 were all useful.
Meanwhile, the previously mentioned Copilot button makes it easier to bring up Microsoft’s AI assistant.
As for the touchpad, it is always responsive and allows me to navigate exactly as I mean to.
The AMD R7 8840HS offers reliable rendering on the CPU level.(Image credit: Windows Central)
The 1080p camera also tended to produce murky visuals which were darker and more subdued than my surroundings.
Thankfully, things are far better when it comes to the dual 2W speakers and microphones.
The speakers are located on either side of the keyboard and point upwards.
The Radeon 780M isn’t super powerful, but it does provide decent graphics performance in the Yoga 7.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Lenovo Yoga 7: Competition
Some of the closest competitors against the Lenovo Yoga 7 areASUS Zenbooks.
The OLED touchscreen looks a whole lot better than the Yoga 7’s IPS one, though.
you might purchase it for$999.99 at the ASUS website.
It specifically sports an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 1 Evo Edition CPU along with an Intel Arc GPU.
This is yet another 14-inch 2-in-1 AI PC laptop with a touchscreen OLED display.
you’ve got the option to find it selling for$1,629.99 at Best Buy.
The hottest part of the Yoga 7 is above the keyboard.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Display
2/5 Colors don’t come through very brightly and the screen is rather dim.
It’s very hard to use this laptop in brightly lit rooms or outside.
Performance
5/5 This laptop performs just as expected for the processors it utilizes.
The left side of the keyboard gets warmer than the right side.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
It’s more than capable of keeping up with everyday work, school, or personal tasks.
Keyboard and touchpad
5/5 Everything feels good and responds the way it should.
There are also several useful function buttons to access common programs faster.
The area above the keyboard hits a peak of 103 degrees Fahrenheit.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Camera, mic, and audio
2.5/5 Camera picture quality is murky and hazy.
However, the microphone and speakers offer crisp audio quality.
Total score
4/5 This AI laptop offers reliable performance in an attractive 2-in1 design.
The vents are located on the back of the laptop and they reached a peak of 94 degrees Fahrenheit.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
However, the murky camera and lackluster screen prevent it from truly shining.
Lenovo Yoga 7: Should you buy it?
You should buy this if…
You should not buy this if…
The Lenovo Yoga 7 lasted up to 13 hours and 20 minutes in testing.
Considering everything on offer at this price point, it’s a value buy.
However, the responsive touchscreen is diminished by the IPS’s limited brightness and murky visuals.
Similarly, the camera tends to be pretty hazy and doesn’t produce the best picture quality.
The Yoga 7 charges via a USB-C charging cable.
As it is, I often end up turning this laptop off, unintentionally.
Still, it’s a good AI laptop, overall, that will prove useful to many people.
This AI laptop offers solid performance and is perfect for work, school, or personal use.
There are several helpful controls on the function keys.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Use it like a normal laptop or push the display backward and use the touchscreen like a tablet.
The touchpad is a good size compared to the keyboard.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Speakers point upward on either side of the Yoga 7 keyboard.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 (UM3406HA) is very similar to the Lenovo Yoga 7.
Vents are located on the back and bottom of the Yoga 7.
