Lenovo’s Yoga series has steadily evolved into one of the most reliable and premium laptop lines over the past few years. The new Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition continues that tradition — combining elegant design, strong performance, and excellent battery life in a highly versatile package.
The “Aura Edition” branding represents a collaboration between Lenovo and Intel, meaning the device includes curated Intel hardware, integrated smart features like mobile sharing, performance profiles, and a focus on premium materials and energy efficiency across the board.
Premium Design and Build Quality
The Yoga 9i Gen 10 is a sleek 14-inch laptop crafted from solid aluminum, with polished edges, rounded corners, and a refined, minimalist design that feels premium in hand. Build quality is exceptional — from the sturdy hinge to the crisp keyboard and responsive glass touchpad.
The display can be opened with one hand and remains completely stable. It’s a high-resolution OLED touchscreen with ultra-thin bezels, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, and vibrant contrast. With a refresh rate up to 120 Hz, visuals look fluid and smooth, while the dynamic refresh rate mode can scale down to 30 Hz to conserve battery life.
There’s also a presence sensor that dims or turns off the screen when you look away and locks the system when you step away — a clever feature that boosts both security and battery efficiency.
Intel Lunar Lake Performance
Priced just under $2,000, this Yoga 9i is powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake) — a balanced and efficient chip designed for modern productivity and AI-assisted workloads.
It’s not built for heavy, sustained tasks like 4K video rendering or large code compilations, and it doesn’t match Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips in raw efficiency. However, it performs admirably for everyday creative, office, and entertainment use, with strong integrated graphics that outperform previous Intel generations — ideal for light gaming, photo editing, and GPU-accelerated software.
With 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM, Intel Arc graphics, 45 TOPS NPU, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, this system easily handles multitasking, AI tools in Windows, and creative workflows without intrusive fan noise.
Long-Lasting Battery
Despite its performance capabilities, the Yoga 9i is remarkably efficient. Its 75Wh battery provides up to 23.5 hours of light usage or about 1 hour 15 minutes under heavy load (max brightness and 120Hz mode). In real-world scenarios, users can comfortably expect a full workday on a single charge.
A dedicated performance mode button lets you instantly toggle between high-performance and energy-saving modes — ideal when switching between demanding tasks and casual use.
Keyboard, Webcam, and Ports
The keyboard offers excellent tactile feedback and backlighting, while the 1440p IR webcam delivers sharp video and includes a privacy shutter. Lenovo also integrates a fingerprint reader and a row of dedicated function keys on the right side — slightly unconventional at first, but easy to get used to.
Connectivity is generous for a thin laptop:
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports
- 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port
- 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port
- Headphone jack
Lenovo even includes a USB-C mini dock that adds two extra USB-A ports, HDMI, and another headphone output.
The only real omission? An SD card reader, which photographers and media creators might miss. Wireless connectivity is top-notch, though — with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 delivering strong, stable performance.
2-in-1 Versatility and Pen Support
As a 360° convertible, the Yoga 9i seamlessly flips into tablet or tent mode — perfect for drawing, note-taking, or presentations. The included Lenovo Linear Pen offers high pressure sensitivity and accurate tracking after a quick calibration.
The stylus charges via USB-C but attaches magnetically to the lid — though not very securely, so it can be easy to misplace. The rotating soundbar hinge delivers impressive, room-filling audio, regardless of orientation.
Verdict:
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10, Aura Edition) isn’t the most powerful laptop for the price, but that’s not its goal. Instead, it offers an exceptionally refined 2-in-1 experience — combining beautiful OLED visuals, strong AI-powered Intel performance, superb craftsmanship, and battery life that goes the distance.
If you value design, versatility, and all-day endurance over raw horsepower, this is one of the best premium convertibles of 2025.
Specifications
- Product Name: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (83LC001UMX)
- Tested: October 2025
- Manufacturer: Lenovo
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake) — 4 P-cores up to 4.8 GHz, 4 E-cores up to 3.7 GHz
- NPU: Intel AI Boost (47 TOPS)
- Graphics: Intel Arc 140V
- Memory: 32 GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
- Display: 14″ OLED, 2880×1800, 120 Hz, 500 nits, multitouch, pen support
- Webcam: 1440p IR + privacy shutter
- Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x audio jack
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
- Other Features: Backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, presence sensor, 360° hinge, Lenovo Linear Pen
- Noise Level: 0–37 dBA
- Battery: 75Wh (1h 15min heavy use, up to 23h 30min light use)
- Dimensions: 12.36 × 8.66 × 0.64 in (31.4 × 22 × 1.62 cm)
- Weight: 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg)
- Price (at testing): $2,000
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