The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition 14 (2025) is a premium Windows convertible laptop, replacing the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 from 2024 (model 14IMH9). This 2025 model is configurable with an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V or 258V SoC and up to 1TB of storage. Display options include a 120Hz 2.8k or a 60Hz 4k+ OLED panel—both support touch and pen input. You get a 1440p webcam with a physical privacy shutter, Wi-Fi 7 wireless connectivity, as well as a Windows Hello facial recognition camera and a fingerprint sensor for biometrics. Ports comprise three USB-Cs (two with Thunderbolt 4 support), a USB-A, and a headphone jack.
See our unit's specifications and the available configuration options in the Differences Between Variants section.
Note: We performed the productivity benchmarks, gaming benchmarks, thermals and noise, and performance over time tests using the Best Performance mode instead of the default Balanced mode. This change makes the results more representative of the laptop's maximum potential and brings them closer to user expectations. However, this also means that the results are only comparable with reviews containing this disclaimer, as we previously tested laptops in their default mode, which usually throttles performance to prolong battery life.
Our Verdict
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is excellent for school use. It's easy to carry, thanks to its compact design, and its battery lasts easily through a typical school day. The overall user experience is excellent, as it has a nice display with touch and pen input support, a comfortable keyboard, a large touchpad, and a sharp 1440p webcam. The OLED panel doesn't deal with bright reflections very well, so visibility can be an issue in well-lit settings. Performance-wise, Intel SoC can easily handle general productivity workloads like web browsing, text processing, and video playback. You can do some moderately intensive tasks like programming and photo editing, but for highly demanding workloads like 3D animation or simulations, it's best to get a workstation or gaming laptop with a more powerful CPU and discrete GPU.
Easy to carry.
All-day battery life.
Amazing user experience thanks to high-quality display, comfortable keyboard, and responsive touchpad.
Good port selection.
CPU and integrated GPU can't handle demanding workloads.
OLED is susceptible to permanent burn-in.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition isn't designed for gaming. Its Lunar Lake SoC struggles to push consistent frame rates in demanding games. You can play some light or well-optimized games, but you'll have to play with low graphical settings. The 2.8k OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and a decent response time; however, it doesn't support FreeSync or G-SYNC, meaning you'll still see some screen tearing. In short, this laptop is fine for casual gaming, but it isn't ideal if your primary goal is to play games.
120Hz display with decent response time.
Doesn't get hot or loud under load.
User-replaceable SSD.
CPU and integrated GPU can't handle demanding AAA titles.
Significant thermal throttling under load.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is excellent for media consumption. It's very portable, thanks to its thin and light design, and since it's a convertible, you can set it in tent mode when viewing content or use it as a tablet. Both its 2.8k and 4k+ OLED displays look sharp and colorful, and they produce deep, inky blacks, making them fantastic for dark room viewing and HDR content. The only downside is that the display's glossy finish struggles with bright reflections, so visibility can be an issue in well-lit environments. The speakers get very loud, and they sound well-balanced, with a good amount of bass. Its battery life is outstanding at around 15 hours of local video playback, giving you plenty of time to get through multiple movies and TV show episodes.
Easy to carry.
All-day battery life.
Sharp, colorful display.
OLED display produces deep blacks for better dark room viewing experience.
Can use in tent mode or as a tablet.
OLED is susceptible to permanent burn-in.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition isn't designed for use as a workstation. Its Intel Lunar Lake SoC can only handle light to moderately demanding tasks. Plus, you can only get up to 32GB of soldered RAM, which isn't enough for highly intensive workloads. You can do some color-correction work, as its OLED displays have full DCI P3 and near-full Adobe RGB coverage. It has a fast, user-replaceable SSD and a good port selection that includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports. The laptop doesn't get hot or loud under load, but there's considerable thermal throttling on the CPU and GPU, causing inconsistent performance.
Doesn't get hot or loud under load.
User-replaceable SSD.
Good port selection.
Display is suitable for color-critical work.
CPU and integrated GPU can't handle demanding workloads.
Significant thermal throttling under load.
Can only get up to 32GB of soldered RAM.
OLED is susceptible to permanent burn-in.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is great for business use. It has a premium, sturdy build, a compact design, and amazing battery life, making it well-suited for those who travel a lot for work. It also provides an excellent user experience thanks to its sharp OLED display, spacious keyboard, large touchpad, and 1440p webcam. You get a fingerprint sensor and a facial recognition IR camera, so you can log in quickly and get straight to work. Performance is great; its Intel SoC can easily handle productivity tasks like text processing, web browsing, spreadsheets, and presentations. OLED displays are susceptible to permanent burn-in, so you'll want to take active measures to prevent it if you plan to keep the laptop for a while, like hiding Windows' taskbar.
Easy to carry.
All-day battery life.
Amazing user experience thanks to high-quality display, comfortable keyboard, and responsive touchpad.
Excellent 1440p webcam.
Good port selection.
OLED is susceptible to permanent burn-in.
Changelog
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Updated Aug 25, 2025:
Added mention of the ASUS Zenbook DUO UX8406 14 (2025) as a dual-screen alternative in the Screen Specs 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.
- Updated Apr 30, 2025: Review published.
- Updated Apr 22, 2025: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (model/type: 14ILL10/83LC0005US) with a 120Hz 2.8k OLED display, an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V SoC, and 1TB of storage. The display, SoC, and storage are configurable; see below for the available options.
SCREEN
- 14" OLED 2880 x 1800 120Hz (glossy, touchscreen, 100% DCI P3)
- 14" OLED 3840 x 2400 60Hz (glossy, touchscreen, 100% DCI P3)
SoC
- Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (8 cores/8 threads, up to 4.8GHz, 12MB cache, Arc Graphics 140V, 16GB RAM)
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (8 cores/8 threads, up to 4.8GHz, 12MB cache, Arc Graphics 140V, 32GB RAM)
MEMORY
- 16GB LP-DDR5x 8533MHz (Core Ultra 7 256V only)
- 32GB LP-DDR5x 8533MHz (Core Ultra 7 258V only)
STORAGE
- 512GB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
- 1TB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
COLOR
- Cosmic Blue
- Luna Gray
See our unit's label.
Popular Laptop Comparisons
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is an excellent Windows convertible laptop and among the best in its class. It provides a similar user experience to direct competitors like the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024). The Yoga's USB-A port makes it a little more convenient, as many peripherals still use a USB-A connector, and its battery life is significantly better, lasting around three hours longer in light uses. One downside, or perhaps a missed opportunity, is that it still uses a diving board touchpad, whereas most premium laptops in its class have adopted haptic touchpads.
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The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition 14 (2025) and the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024) are both 14-inch convertibles that provide a similar user experience overall. The choice depends on what you care about most; the Yoga has a longer battery life and a USB-A port, while the OmniBook has an easier-to-use haptic touchpad and a better webcam. You can get the Yoga with a sharper 4k+ OLED display, whereas the OmniBook is only available with a 2.8k panel; however, remember that the increased resolution will drain the battery faster.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition 14 (2025) and the ASUS Zenbook DUO UX8406 14 (2025) are both premium convertible laptops; however, the Yoga only has one screen, while the Zenbook has two. The Zenbook DUO is obviously the better choice if you need the second screen, but remember that running both displays will significantly impact battery life. You get better CPU performance on the Zenbook DUO; however, the Yoga delivers a better overall user experience, as it has a higher quality webcam, better-sounding speakers, and lower fan noise.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition 14 (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 (2024) are both premium convertibles with Intel Lunar Lake SoCs. Choosing between these two laptops depends on your size preference and the features you care about most; the Lenovo is more portable since it's a smaller device, and it also has better speakers, a higher-quality webcam, and longer battery life. On the other hand, the Samsung has an HDMI port, which might be more convenient if you frequently connect an external display, and its numpad is handy for those working with lots of numbers. If you're sensitive to display flicker, the Lenovo might be a better choice since its OLED's flicker frequency is well above 1000Hz and less likely to cause eye strain compared to the Samsung's OLED panel, which flickers at 120Hz.
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.
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