The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 is a mid-range Windows convertible laptop. It replaces the Lenovo Yoga 7 Gen 8 (model numbers '82YM') from 2023 with Ryzen 7000 series processors (Zen 3+). This Gen 9 2024 model comes with AMD 8040 CPUs and up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, respectively. The storage is user-replaceable. You can choose between an IPS or OLED FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 60Hz display; the OLED offers 100% DCI-P3 coverage, while the IPS only offers 45% NTSC. It has Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity, a 1080p webcam, and a 71Wh battery. Ports include one USB-A, two USB-Cs, an HDMI 2.1, a MicroSD card reader, and a headphone jack.
You can see our unit's specifications and the available configuration options in the Differences Between Variants section.
Note: We’ve performed the productivity benchmarks, gaming benchmarks, thermals and noise, and performance over time tests using the Performance mode instead of the default Balanced mode. We also enabled AMD's HYPR-RX feature set when performing our gaming benchmarks to provide the iGPU with a best-case scenario. As a result, the gaming benchmarks aren't comparable with any other reviews, while the other performance benchmarks are only comparable to reviews with a similar disclaimer. We previously tested laptops in their default mode, which usually throttles performance to prolong battery life. This change makes the results more representative of the laptop’s maximum potential and brings them closer to user expectations.
Our Verdict
The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 is great for school use. Thanks to its thin design, it's easy to carry around. Its all-aluminum chassis feels premium, but the finish is prone to scratching, so be careful when throwing it in your backpack. The user experience is also solid overall, with a great touchpad and keyboard, though the keyboard can be a bit fatiguing to use for long periods since the keys are heavy. Battery life is great, and it easily lasts a full school day for tasks like reading articles or word processing. Its hardware isn't too shabby either, as you can perform the occasional demanding task, though students who routinely do CAD work or run simulations should look elsewhere. The major drawback is its display brightness; it can't overcome glare from direct reflections, so working in the library with bright fluorescent lights overhead may be distracting.
All day battery life.
Great build quality.
Great touchpad and keyboard.
Includes one USB4 port.
Display isn't bright enough to overcome glare in bright settings.
No professional GPU options.
The Lenovo Yoga 7 isn't a gaming laptop, and its performance varies considerably depending on the configuration. Models with a Ryzen 7 8840HS and AMD Radeon 780M iGPU can play some demanding games at 1080p low settings with the help of FSR upscaling and other performance-enhancing features, but models with the Ryzen 5 and 760M aren't suitable for demanding games. Another consideration is that the displays lack gaming features like VRR for screen tearing and have slow response times, resulting in ghosting behind fast-moving objects. RAM tops out at 16GB and isn't user-replaceable; since the iGPU shares RAM with the rest of the system, you'll need to get a model with 16GB to improve the experience. The laptop gets a little toasty under load, particularly on the bottom of the chassis, but it's not particularly loud.
Great touchpad and keyboard.
User-replaceable SSD.
No VRR, and slow display response times results in ghosting behind fast moving objects.
No discrete GPU options.
Limited to 16GB of RAM.
No professional GPU options.
The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 is good for multimedia consumption. Battery life is fantastic, lasting 13 hours for video playback; chances are the battery will outlast you the next time you want to binge your favorite show or movies. The speakers sound good for dialogue, although they lack bass, which is typical for most laptops. The IPS panel looks washed out and isn't very bright, but thankfully, there's an OLED option that's brighter and more colorful. This laptop is also quite portable, which is great if you want to watch content while traveling on a bus or plane.
All day battery life.
Loud and clear speakers.
Bright OLED display available.
Display isn't bright enough to overcome glare in bright settings.
No professional GPU options.
Speakers lack bass.
The Lenovo Yoga 7 isn't designed as a workstation. While its CPUs offer decent performance for multithreaded applications, it lacks many features you want for workstation applications, like dedicated professional graphics and a large RAM capacity. Only the OLED display is suitable for certain content creation workloads, as it fully covers the DCI-P3 color space used for HDR movie production; the IPS display's narrow color gamut doesn't even cover the sRGB color space for web content. It doesn't get particularly loud or hot under load, though the bottom of the laptop can become uncomfortably warm to hold on your lap. Otherwise, there's a USB4 port, and you can replace the storage.
Includes one USB4 port.
OLED display option with DCI-P3 coverage available.
User-replaceable SSD.
Limited to 16GB of RAM.
No professional GPU options.
Poor iGPU performance.
The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 is great for business use. It's a compact, thin laptop that's easy to carry to meetings, and its aluminum chassis looks premium. The finish scratches somewhat easily, so you'll want to get a sleeve to protect it. Working on the laptop is great overall. The touchpad is large enough to perform most gestures and offers tactile feedback; the keyboard feels spacious, and its layout is easy to get used to. Just know the keys are rather heavy, so some people may find using them fatiguing for long periods. The Zen 4 CPUs can easily handle general productivity tasks like word processing and spreadsheets, as well as the occasional demanding workload, as long as it isn't overly complex. The bright OLED display option offers DCI-P3 coverage, making this laptop a good choice for small businesses that occasionally need to produce their video ads.
All day battery life.
Great build quality.
Great touchpad and keyboard.
Includes one USB4 port.
User-replaceable SSD.
Display isn't bright enough to overcome glare in bright settings.
No professional GPU options.
Changelog
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Updated Jun 19, 2025:
Added mention of the Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (2025) as an alternative with a longer battery life in the Battery section.
- Updated May 07, 2025: We've updated this review to Test Bench 0.8.3, which removes the viewing angle tests and adds a GPU Total Graphics Power comparison in the GPU section. The Pen Input test in the Extra Features section has also changed, as it now shows whether the laptop supports pen input rather than the inclusion of a stylus in the box. See the changelog for more details.
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Updated Apr 30, 2025:
Added mention of the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition 14 (2025) as an alternative with a better webcam in the Webcam & Microphone section.
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Updated Jan 22, 2025:
Added mention of the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024) as an alternative with a sharper OLED display in the Screen Specs section.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Lenovo Yoga 7 (model 83DK000FUS) 2-in-1 with a 60Hz IPS display, an AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS CPU, integrated graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. The display, CPU, GPU, memory, and storage are configurable; the available options are in the table below. Our review applies only to variants with a model number starting with '83DK'.
SCREEN
- 14" IPS 1920 x 1200 60Hz (glossy, 45% NTSC, 300 cd/m²)
- 14" OLED 1920 x 1200 60Hz (glossy, 100% DCI-P3, 400 cd/m²)
CPU
- AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (6 cores/12 threads, up to 4.9GHz, 16MB L3 cache)
- AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS (8 cores/16 threads, up to 5.1GHz, 16MB L3 cache)
GPU
- AMD Radeon 760M (iGPU with Ryzen 5)
- AMD Radeon 780M (iGPU with Ryzen 7)
MEMORY
- 8GB LP-DDR5 6400MHz
- 16GB LP-DDR5X 6400MHz
STORAGE
- 512GB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
- 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
COLOR
- Arctic Gray
- Storm Gray
See our unit's label.
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The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 is a mid-range convertible Windows laptop. It provides an excellent user experience and value compared to other mid-range laptops. Its port selection includes a USB-C 4 port, and its all-aluminum chassis feels premium. Thanks to a tactile touchpad and an easy-to-use (albeit slightly heavy feeling) keyboard, working on the computer feels great. The one weak point is the display. The standard IPS display isn't very bright, and while there's an OLED option, it's also an FHD+ 60Hz display; it would be better to see either QHD+ displays for added sharpness or some higher refresh rate options for added smoothness at this price point.
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The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 (2024) and ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) are both 14-inch Windows laptops targeting general productivity use cases. The Lenovo is the more versatile device thanks to its 2-in-1 design, since it can be used as a tablet along with its included stylus. It's also the better choice for those who need to use their device on the go, as it offers much better battery life at over 9 hours for light use and 13 hours of video playback. That said, the ASUS takes the cake for user experience; it's a better built, more premium device, offers a sharper and more responsive OLED display, a better port selection, and has a wider range of hardware configurations available.
The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 (2024) and HP Spectre x360 are both convertible Windows laptops. While the Lenovo is a fantastic mid-range offering, it can't keep up with the premium HP device that offers a better user experience and versatility overall. While both laptops employ all aluminum chassis, the HP is better built, more rigid, and its finish is more durable; the finish on the Lenovo is prone to scratching. It also offers a larger and better haptic touchpad, a sharper 120Hz 2.8k OLED display, better sounding speakers, and a 4k webcam, making it better suited for business and general productivity tasks. That said, if you're on a tight budget, the Lenovo has a lot to offer and should definitely be a contender.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition 14 (2025) is better than the Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 (2024) for most uses. The Yoga 9i is essentially a more premium sibling with a sturdier, more premium build, higher quality display options, a better webcam, and a longer battery life. That said, you can get better multi-thread performance out of the Yoga 7, especially if you get a model with the higher-end AMD Ryzen 7 CPU.
The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (2025) and the Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 (2024) are both Windows convertible laptops. The Lenovo is better overall; its AMD Ryzen CPUs are faster, especially in multi-threaded workloads, and it provides a better user experience with a more comfortable keyboard, a more premium-feeling and responsive touchpad, and a superior webcam. You can also get the Lenovo with an OLED display, which will give you a much better visual experience than the Dell's dim, washed out IPS panel.
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