Head-to-head · Best 2-in-1 Convertible Laptops

Lenovo Yoga 7 vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about premium buyers who want one convertible that handles work, media, and creative tasks — read the strengths below before deciding.

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Lenovo Yoga 7

4.5

$849

The Yoga 7 is the OLED-under-$850 pick. Lenovo brought OLED down to this price tier, with the trade-offs you'd expect: hybrid chassis, lower-Hz panel, less premium speakers. Best for buyers who want OLED display quality without paying flagship money.

Strengths

— 14" OLED panel at under $850 — meaningful display upgrade vs LCD ultrabooks at this price
— Intel Core Ultra 5 with NPU + Copilot+ features
— 16GB RAM standard

Watch-outs

— Plastic-and-metal hybrid chassis vs the Yoga 9i's full metal
— Speakers are functional, not as impressive as the 9i's soundbar hinge
— 60Hz OLED vs Yoga 9i's 120Hz

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best 2-in-1 Convertible Laptops

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1

4.7

$1,399

The Yoga 9i is the best-overall 2-in-1 pick. OLED + soundbar hinge + Core Ultra in a premium metal chassis — the spec that anchors this category. Best for design-conscious users who want one laptop that does everything well.

Strengths

— 14" 2.8K 120Hz OLED touchscreen — best display in this round-up
— Soundbar hinge with Dolby Atmos speakers — strongest laptop audio in this lineup
— All-metal CNC chassis at 3 lbs — premium build for a convertible

Watch-outs

— $1399 is the most expensive pick — only the HP Spectre x360 14 is close
— Battery (10-12 hours) trails non-OLED ultrabooks
— Stylus sold separately ($60)

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How they stack up

Lenovo Yoga 7

Cheapest OLED pick. Hybrid chassis vs all-metal Yoga 9i. 60Hz panel vs 9i's 120Hz. Better than Pavilion x360's IPS.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1

Best display and audio in lineup. Most premium build. Comparable price to HP Spectre x360 14. More features than Lenovo Yoga 7 or HP Pavilion x360.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Lenovo Yoga 7	Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 5	Intel Core Ultra 7
Display	14" OLED 60Hz	14" 2.8K 120Hz OLED
RAM	16GB	16GB
Storage	512GB	1TB
NPU	Yes	—
Weight	—	3 lbs

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