Plenty of Windows laptops try to position themselves as MacBook Pro alternatives, combining slick designs and vibrant displays with powerful PC performance, but the Lenovo Yoga C940 15 is no mere copycat.
While the Yoga looks sharp and has a bright display, it also leans into its differences as a Windows PC. It has a touchscreen that flips around into tablet mode, a built-in stylus for writing or sketching, and—thank heavens—a full-sized USB-A port to complement its two USB-C connections. It even fits in a number pad without cramping its excellent keyboard.
That’s not to say the Lenovo Yoga C940 15 ticks every imaginable box. Screen backlighting is a bit uneven, audio quality could be better, and limited configuration options will prevent you from turning this into a beastly desktop replacement. Also, if we’re comparing to Apple’s MacBooks, Lenovo’s laptop doesn’t include all the same niceties, such as a slightly larger screen and jumbo-sized trackpad.
Still, the Lenovo Yoga C940 15 is a decent choice for those who want a luxurious workhorse PC without giving up what Windows does best.
TECH SPECS
Our Lenovo Yoga C940 15 review unit has a list price of $1,700 at Best Buy (go.pcworld. com/c940) and includes the following specs:
15.6-inch display with 1920 x 1080 resolution
9th-generation Intel Core i7-9750H processor
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics
512GB SSD
16GB DDR4-2666 RAM
Left side: Two USB-C 3.1 ports (with Thunderbolt 3), proprietary charger, headphone jack
Right side: USB-A 3.0 port
Wi-Fi 6 Support
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