Lenovo Yoga 9i 13th Gen

One of the best convertibles for travelling professionals who value versatility and performance

- SUJITH GOPINATH

Nothing comes close to a convertible laptop when it is about versatility while travelling. The Lenovo Yoga 9i is one such 2-in-1 device, and the latest series has been updated with 13th Gen Intel processors.

The device offers a slim and light design weighing 1.4 kg and upwards, and measuring 15.2 x 318 x 230 mm. The laptop has an all-metal body with a matte-finished exterior decorated with a glossy rounded rim around the base. The oval pipe-shaped hinge has a glossy finish with speaker holes subtly indicating the soundbar hidden within. The build quality offers a lot of confidence in handling. The laptop offers a small power button at the right side with a status LED. A USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 full function port and a 3.5 mm combo audio jack complete the right side. On the left are two USB-C Thunderbolt 4.0 ports that offer DisplayPort, power delivery and USB 3.24 full-function features, along with a USB-A Gen 3.2 port. The device houses an edge-to-edge keyboard with glass touchpad.

Built on Intel Evo platform, the Yoga 9i is powered by the latest 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P processor, 16 GB soldered LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage. The device ships with Windows 11 up to Pro version. The 14-inch Lenovo PureSight OLED touch display offers 4K (3840 x 2400) resolution with support for 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut. The display is Vesa Certified for DisplayHDR, True Black 500, and Dolby Vision, which ensure colour accuracy and dynamic range. It offers up to 60 Hz refresh rate and up to 400 nits of brightness. The keyboard is backlit with the spacebar doubling as a shortcut button for backlight control.