Review: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14″

The latest laptop from Lenovo’s ‘Yoga Slim Series’ arrives in the form of the Slim 7i Pro (14″). This ultra-sleek laptop is crafted in a shiny, high-quality aluminum. This aluminum base is offered in two different shades depending on your preference: Slate Grey or Light Silver.

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The primary physical features of the Yoga Slim 7i Pro are evident upon first opening the laptop, and provide both convenience and security. For instance, a raised camera notch makes for a secure and simple opening which can be flipped easily with your finger. Built-in facial recognition technology securely and instantly logs you in. Further security comes in the form of attention sensors which issue a ‘Privacy Alert’ when someone nearby may be snooping, and the sensors also automatically log you out when you leave the laptop. For when you’re using the Slim 7i Pro in darker environments, a backlit keyboard with a new dome-design keypad alongside a 25% larger touchpad allow for both ease and comfort.

Further quality-of-life features of the Slim 7i Pro include ‘Flip to Boot’ which allows you get going quicker than ever before by automatically powering up the laptop when you open the lid. In select markets, you will also be able to access and activate to voice assistant Amazon Alexa, which now features a new-and-improved UI with more features.

A standout feature of the Yoga Slim 7i Pro is its 2.8K 14″ display. The display itself comprises 91% of the monitor, making for an expansive and detailed viewing experience. On top of this giant screen, a tall 16:10 ratio aspect provides enhanced viewing when browsing on the web or typing up work documents. These features also make the Slim 7i Pro very suitable for gaming, due in part to a 100% SRGB color spectrum, a maximum of 1.07 billion color shades optimized by Dolby Vision, and more than 246 pixels per inch. To top it all off, a 90Hz refresh rate reduces system lag when gaming or even streaming. Coupled with a pair of vibrant Dolby Atmos optimized stereo speakers, the Slim 7i Pro is the perfect work-and-entertainment workhorse.

Under the hood of the Yoga Slim 7i Pro lies the Intel Evo processor, utilizing 11th generation Intel Core processing and Intel Iris X graphics. The integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in combination with NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics provide a 30% performance boost over previous generations for gaming or content creation. Ultra-fast Gigabit speeds courtesy of Intel Wi-Fi 6 and a Thunderbolt 4 port meanwhile allow for rapid file transfers and device charging.

In terms of the Yoga Slim 7i Pro’s battery, Lenovo built the laptop in mind using the smallest fan blades in the industry to guarantee that thermals are both ultralight and powerful. The Slim 7i Pro’s battery is thus both smart and super-charged due to Intelligent Cooling, which monitors usage and provides optimal power distribution depending on what you need the laptop for. When you require a bit of a performance bump, battery boosting and rapid charging ensure that you are seamlessly up and running.

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