Lenovo’s Yoga line is well-known for its versatile 2-in-1 laptops, but the Yoga S or Slim series offers a compelling alternative. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X is a powerful, slim laptop designed for content creators and professionals in need of high-performance hardware. In this article, we’ll delve into all the details of this laptop, allowing you to decide if it’s the right choice for you.
Pricing for the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X starts at Rs. 1,12,200 according to Lenovo’s official website in India. The base model comes equipped with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 3K non-touch display. However, the configuration is customizable to suit your specific needs. Lenovo provided us with a higher-spec version featuring an Intel Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, priced at Rs. 1,54,100. The price can increase if you opt for additional software, double the RAM, or a touchscreen display.
Design-wise, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X sports a premium clamshell laptop appearance. The lid can be opened up to 180 degrees, though it lacks the fully convertible design of other Yoga models. The Dark Teal finish of our review unit is particularly eye-catching and not commonly seen. The laptop flaunts a smooth matte texture that feels pleasant to touch and doesn’t readily attract fingerprints. The device features rounded edges and side panels, ensuring a comfortable grip during use. Weighing a little over the claimed 1.4kg, the laptop is moderately heavy.
In terms of ports, the Yoga Slim 7i Pro X offers a decent selection. The left side houses two Thunderbolt 4 ports (Type-C) for charging and video output, along with a full-sized HDMI 2.0 port. On the right side, you’ll find a Type-A USB 3.2 (Gen 1) port, a headphone and microphone combo socket, the power button, and a toggle switch for disabling the webcam and the Windows Hello IR camera at the hardware level, ensuring privacy and preventing malicious app usage in the background.
The laptop’s 14.5-inch display boasts slim bezels for an immersive experience and offers excellent brightness. With a 3K resolution (3072 x 1920 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate, the IPS display delivers sharp visuals. The display comes factory calibrated with a claimed color accuracy of Delta E<1. It also supports Dolby Vision playback and Nvidia's G-Sync technology. The backlit keyboard on the Yoga Slim 7i Pro X features well-spaced keys with comfortable travel and minimal noise. Perforated speaker grilles flank the keyboard, and a large trackpad sits below it. The exhaust vents are discreetly placed near the display's hinge. The laptop comes with a 100W USB Type-C power adapter. Under the hood, the Yoga Slim 7i Pro X is powered by Intel's 12th Gen Core CPUs, though 13th Gen options are expected to arrive soon. Our review unit is equipped with an Intel Core i7-12700H CPU with 14 cores (6 performance, 8 efficiency). The 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM is soldered to the motherboard, meaning expansion is not possible. Our unit also includes an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU with 4GB of GDDR6 RAM. The stereo speakers, tuned by Harman, support Dolby Atmos for enhanced audio. Other notable features include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, and a 4-cell 70WHr battery claimed to provide up to 10 hours of battery life. While there is no fingerprint sensor, the IR camera enables Windows Hello face recognition. The Yoga Slim 7i Pro X comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Home, though you have the option to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro during configuration. Lenovo preloads several useful apps, including Lenovo Vantage for driver and firmware updates, Lenovo Smart Appearance for webcam enhancements, and Lenovo Voice. Additionally, the laptop is Nvidia Studio validated, optimizing it for creator apps like Adobe Premiere Pro. Performance-wise, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X excels in both work and play, thanks to its top-end specifications. The exhaust fan remains silent during normal use, only becoming faintly audible during heavy workloads or gaming. The laptop may feel slightly warm near the intake vents, even with light usage. When gaming, the base and some keys can become hot, likely due to the dedicated GPU. The keyboard on the Yoga Slim 7i Pro X provides a comfortable typing experience, and the trackpad functions smoothly. The 3K non-touch display offers vivid visuals with ample brightness. The display's backlight adjusts automatically based on ambient light. By default, the Nvidia GPU operates in Optimus mode, activating only when necessary. To utilize G-Sync in games, you'll need to switch to GPU-only mode, although this will impact battery life. In benchmark tests, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X delivers impressive performance. In Cinebench R20, it scores 682 points in the single-core test and 5,025 points in the multi-core test. 3DMark Time Spy's graphics test suite yields 3,966 points. The SSD performance is also noteworthy, with sequential read speeds exceeding 6GBps and write speeds over 4.5GBps. Real-world tests, such as compressing files and video encoding, run smoothly and quickly. The laptop's GPU allows for enjoyable gaming experiences. Titles like Fortnite run smoothly at over 30fps with the graphics set to "High" at full-HD resolution. Meanwhile, Death Stranding remains playable at 1440p with the "High" graphics preset and Nvidia's DLSS enabled. AAA games can be enjoyed at moderate settings and resolutions, though the laptop tends to heat up during extended gaming sessions. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X supports Dolby Vision playback, providing an enhanced viewing experience for HDR content. The stereo speakers deliver decent volume levels and clear sound quality. The 1080p webcam performs well, even in poorly lit environments, thanks to Lenovo's software optimizations. The laptop supports presence detection, automatically locking or waking up based on your proximity. Battery life on the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X is respectable considering its high-resolution display and powerful configuration. In the Battery Eater Pro drain test, the laptop lasts for nearly two hours. With light to medium usage, such as browsing and productivity tasks, the laptop averages around five to six hours of battery life. Overall, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X is a compelling choice for content creators and professionals. Its sleek design, powerful hardware, and high-quality display make it suitable for a range of tasks, from work to entertainment. While gaming performance is impressive, the laptop can get hot during extended gaming sessions. Nevertheless, the combination of performance, features, and customization options make the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X a worthy investment.
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