Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Gen 9 Aura Edition review A 15.3-inch creative laptop with the longest battery life in its class

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Yoga Slim 7i Gen 9 specifications

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Features

Yoga Slim 7i Gen 9 Aura EditionIt is a creative laptop with Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor.

The Core Ultra 200 series has improved single-core performance while reducing the number of cores, and has succeeded in delivering the same performance as previous models with fewer cores, while significantly extending battery life.

Moreover, the performance of the integrated GPU is greatly improved, so it is also a big attraction as you can comfortably handle tasks like light gaming and video editing.

Amazing battery life with Core Ultra 7 258V processor

In our high-quality video loop test, it took 19 hours to go from 98% to 4%.

When comparing 15-inch or larger models, this computer ranks second.

Also, considering that the XPS 16 has a 98Wh battery size and Full HD+ resolution,Yoga Slim 7i Gen 9 Aura EditionYou can see that the battery life is very long.

Export when editing videos is also top-notch among models without an integrated GPU

This is the result of video encoding using professional video editing software. Compare the conversion speed of videos uploaded to YouTube in the past with other models.

The result was around 230 seconds, narrowing the gap with the GPU-equipped model.

If you are editing Full HD videos, there will be no problem with this model.

65 watt output

Also, despite having this much output, the entire laptop only uses 65 watts of power, so using a compact external charger will make it easier to carry around.

Explanation of the lineup

The only customizable storage space is storage, which can be reduced to 512GB.

design

The entire body is made of metal material and the color is gray. It has a luxurious finish that satisfies the desire to own it and gives a calm impression.

The strength of this design is that fingerprints are less noticeable. So, you don't have to worry about dirt even if you use it outside, and the big advantage is that you can use it while maintaining a clean feeling.

The great thing about this model is the thinness.

It measures approximately 343mm wide x 235.4mm deep x 13.9mm high, which is slightly larger than a typical 14-inch laptop.

The underside is also made of metal material.

It is held in place with a Torx screw, so once it's removed, you can remove the back cover.

I think the SSD could be replaced, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Actual weight is about 1.53 kg. It is one of the lightest 15-inch laptops.

A 65W AC adapter is included, and the total weight including the computer itself is around 1.8kg, but if you use the latest third-party charger you can reduce the weight further and make it easier to carry.

a screen

The screen size is 15.3 inches and is equipped with an LCD panel.

Resolution: 2.8K (2880 x 1800 dots).

It's a glare type that reflects light, so if you're concerned about it, you may want to consider purchasing an anti-reflection film.

Color gamut

The sRGB coverage rate is 99.9%, and the DCI-P3 coverage rate is 95.6%.

When measured using a calibrator, the maximum white brightness was around 474 nits even in SDR mode.

What makes it attractive is that it provides enough brightness even during daytime use.

keyboard

The keyboard is a Japanese version of the US layout.

The stroke is deep and you can hit it hard.

The touchpad is made of glass, which makes it easy to use.

I think the keyboard side is great too because it makes it harder for sebum to stand out.

Interface

Left side

• HDMI
• USB 4 (Thunderbolt 4)
• Audio jack

Right side

• Camera kill switch
• Power button
• USB 4 (Thunderbolt 4)
• USB-A (3.2 Gen 1)

performance

Cinebench R23

Cinebench R23 is a benchmark program that measures CPU performance. The higher the score, the higher the performance.

The multi-core performance is 10,084 points and the single-core performance is 1,724 points.

Since the CPU has 8 cores, the multi-core performance is not much improved, but the single-core performance is equivalent to the Core Ultra 100 series.

Game performance

This is an evaluation using the benchmark functionality of heavyweight game Cyberpunk 2077. Reduce the resolution to HD quality and scale using the “High Quality” setting recommended by the game manufacturer.

I was drawing at an average speed of 34.73 frames per second.

When it comes to gaming, AMD processors are useful, so you may want to consider a model that uses a Ryzen Ai processor.

3D Mark Time Spy

These are the results of 3D Mark Time Spy, a standard program designed for heavy gaming titles.

Regarding the Cyberpunk scores, although they don't match the benchmark scores, I feel that in terms of creative performance, they are generally in that order.

Computer temperature and fan noise

Check CPU operating frequency when playing Final Fantasy 15 for 30 minutes.

We confirmed that it runs at approximately 3.5GHz. .

Since high performance can be maintained, performance is expected to remain constant even when high loads are applied for long periods of time.

Surface temperature

The temperature was about 39.3 degrees Celsius. It can be used with confidence even when performing work with high loads for long periods of time.

Loud fan rotation

Performance mode

The fan operating noise was about 40.8 dB. Although you can hear the spinning noise, it doesn't sound harsh.

The operating noise while gaming is very modest, and I don't think it will cause stress even under high loads.

Summary A creative, versatile laptop

Yoga Slim 7i Gen 9 Aura EditionIt has the performance to comfortably do office work and video editing, has the best battery life among 15-inch laptops, and is very impressive because it runs at 65 watts.

It is a very useful option for those who do office work or creative work and want to carry it with them.

Additionally, the screen and speaker configuration are ideal for watching videos and listening to music, making it a versatile laptop that can be used in any situation.

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