The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition has been reviewed to match great battery life with solid performance, all at an attractive price
The laptop is a 15-inch laptop in an industry that is pivoting towards 16-inch displays, and its immediate competitors are the Apple MacBook Air 15 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop.
The laptop is solidly built with an all-aluminum construction, has a tight hinge with no meaningful bending, flexing, or twisting in the lid, keyboard deck, or chassis.
It comes with a comfortable keyboard and a touch-enabled display; however, the touchpad could be more impressive, and the display could be sharper.
The laptop is up to date with modern and legacy connections and has a 1080p webcam supporting the full complement of Copilot+ AI functionality like enhanced Microsoft Studio Effects.
The biggest story in performance is the introduction of Intel Lunar Lake, which is focused on efficiency, running at 17 watts. The laptop is fast enough for demanding productivity users, but Lunar Lake is clearly not a leap forward in performance compared to other new chipsets.
The laptop's battery life is commendable as it is one of the most efficient Windows chipsets yet, but not the most efficient and it's still not quite as efficient as Apple’s M3.
The Yoga Slim 7i is a great new Windows laptop in terms of portability, design, battery life, and affordability, and it is a strong value
It's not the sharpest or most colorful display, but it will serve well for everyday use or as a versatile laptop suitable for different needs.
The laptop is a great option if you're on the lookout for a larger laptop with a lot to offer in terms of battery life, performance, and design.