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Lenovo - Yoga 9i 2-in-1 14" UHD Touch Laptop with Pen - Intel Core i7 1195G7 with 16 GB Memory - 512 GB SSD - Windows 11 - Mica
Average customer rating
4.4
(678 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 678 reviews
5 Stars
451
4 Stars
130
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
19
1 Star
38
87%of customers recommend this product.
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444 out of
510)
Customer Reviews for Lenovo - Yoga 9i 2-in-1 14" UHD Touch Laptop with Pen - Intel Core i7 1195G7 with 16 GB Memory - 512 GB SSD - Windows 11 - Mica
Posted by: CJ CO
from Boulder, CO
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using this laptop for a few weeks now, and I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised by its performance. I purchased it on sale with the intention of getting something to replace a now dead tablet that had a pen. I wanted something large enough to write on by hand, but not too bulky, that stored the pen internally. This laptop checked all of the boxes.
Since I didn't want to do much taxing work with it, I got the model with only 8 GB of memory. That being said, Windows and the new 11th gen i7 really manage the memory well. Memory compression coupled with the super fast SSD and the fact that this computer has 4th gen PCIe make the lack of memory nearly impossible to detect, even with a ton of Chrome tabs open, which will usually cause my previous systems to lag noticably.
The screen is great - crisp, and bright when you want it to be, and I think the FHD resolution pairs well with the 14" screen size. I'm a real big fan of the way they integrated the webcam shutter into the bezel of the monitor - that was real slick. The pen is a little small, and the buttons on it are arranged a little awkwardly, but once you get used to it, the pen is very responsive on the screen as either a pointer or a writing device and the pressure sensitivity works well.
To me, the biggest surprise was how good the sound is from this laptop. Now, it's still a laptop, but the soundbar type hinge really impressed me. Both the volume and fullness of the output blow away either my older Lenovo ThinkPad T430, or my newer Asus ZenBook UX434.
The keyboard is alright. I'm not sure if it's the spacing or the firmness of the keys that makes typing a little awkward for me, but it's definitely serviceable. I'm writing this the review on the laptop, and it's doing a good job. The up and down arrow keys are a little weird, since they're super tiny, so if there was any real room for improvement, I'd say that it's there. The backlighting has two levels, which work well. The functions available on the special function keys are well thought out as well. The fingerprint reader works well and is quick. As for the trackpad - it works well, as does the palm rejection, and there is a satisfying click when you press down on it. It could be a little bigger though...
I think for what it is, the connectivity on this laptop is great. I'm really glad that it includes a USB-A port on it because the devices I use for work require the USB-A interface, and having to plug an adapter in would just be annoying. The two Thunderbolt 4 ports are super fast - I have a SanDisk Extreme external SSD, and I'm able to transfer files to and from it in absolutely no time at all. I also like the display port passthrough ability with the USB-C/Thunderbolt ports. I purchased the ThinkVision M14 monitor with this, and I can drive the monitor no problem. I'm thinking of getting a USB-C or Thunderbolt dock with power delivery for my at home use in the future.
Battery life is great. For my work related tasks and web browsing while running an email client, I can comfortably get through an entire 9 hour day without needing to bring the charger along with me.
The computer feels solid as well, despite being pretty light. There's no noticeable flex to the body or the screen, and it doesn't feel like if I were to hammer away at the keyboard that I would break it. In fact, it feels like it could take quite a pounding before something broke. I'm not going to test that voluntarily though.
Overall, I'm very satisfied with this purchase. I think I will be able to use this for its intended purpose for years to come.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Posted by: JimmyDean1013
from Tampa, Florida
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've had the Yoga 9i for a few weeks. At 4 days the computer would loop and not allow me to sign in. It wasn't getting past the Windows run. It was frustrating. I called Lenovo helpline and they mailed me a Windows 10 USB flash drive to reinstall. This took 6 days to get here where I couldn't use the computer. I wish they had told me I could have logged into my Microsoft account and gotten the Recovery Key code (which I researched and figured out myself). Once I inputted the Recovery Code the computer came back up and has been working well so far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Posted by: abkbabkb
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The laptop itself is good. It had a premium look and the leather cover has been holding up okay the first couple of weeks. It's also been smooth and with the i7 11th Gen, 8GB Ram, and 512 GB SSD, able to handle most of my day to day tasks.
The biggest drawbacks to this laptop are its premium features - the track pad with it's very unnatural feeling haptic feedback is extremely annoying even after you modify your habits while using it. The palm rest is completely made of glass, and while this looks good, it can be difficult finding the fingerprint sensor.
Honestly, I'd recommend you get the mica one as it has a better, normal track pad with a click feel to it. And the fingerprint sensor is not ultrasonic and performs better.
The track pad is a big let down and many users will be disappointed with it. So, I can only give this laptop 3/5
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from lenovo.comBy Adrian_Lenovo, Customer Service, August 4, 2021
Lenovo appreciates all feedback and thank you for taking the time to rate and review our product! We apologize for your inconvenience. Also, please check out more options on our website at https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/pc and contact our sales team for assistance at 1-855-253-6686.
Very Respectfully,
Adrian_Lenovo
Very Respectfully,
Adrian_Lenovo
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Posted by: Mireya101
from Keizer, OR
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love it, perfect size. I really like how light weight it is.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Posted by: C Pelka
from Joliet, IL
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] There is so much to love about this computer. The keyboard is sleek, the garage pen is handy and the touchscreen is amazing. It's very beneficial to have the all in one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Posted by: Rebecca Wren
from Lexington, KY
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We use Lenovo ThinkPads at work so when I saw the Lenovo Yoga listed on the top 15 laptops for 2021 list, I took interest. I'm headed back to graduate school (after 20 years of career building) and I am incredibly pleased with my Yoga 9i purchase. The leather cover is sharp, the machine is light, and the absolute versatility of transitioning between keyboard and touch screen brings me lots of joy. I'm very confident that I chose the right product to meet my needs now and in the next chapter of my career.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Posted by: Najmoon
from New York
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very powerful, fast, and reliable! Premium materials used with outstanding feel. A powerful desktop in disguise.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Posted by: Lynda Koch
from Fleming, Colorado
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wonderfully light, and beautifully made! I love this computer! Very sleek and easy to handle!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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