Lenovo’s Yoga Pro 7i Gen 10: Intel Edition Prioritizes Display & Features
Lenovo’s ”Aura Edition” laptops represent a close partnership with Intel, a trend exemplified by the recently reviewed 14-inch Yoga Pro 7i Gen 10. This model, equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, delivers solid CPU and integrated GPU performance. However, testing reveals no notable performance advantage over the AMD-powered version of the same laptop.
The Intel variant features a 3K resolution OLED touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Image quality is excellent, exceeding the 2.8K panel found in the AMD model in terms of refresh rate, brightness, and PWM flicker. This enhanced display, combined with the Intel processor, does impact battery life, with the AMD version demonstrating superior endurance, particularly at higher brightness settings.
Notably, Lenovo includes an SD card reader only in the intel-based Yoga pro 7i Gen 10 configurations. This appears to be a deliberate design choice, self-reliant of the CPU selection.
Considering these factors,and factoring in price,the AMD-equipped Yoga Pro 7i Gen 10 presents a more compelling overall value. A detailed review of the Intel-based Yoga pro 7i G10 Aura Edition is available at http://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Yoga-Pro-7i-Gen-10-Aura-Edition-review-Multimedia-laptop-with-a-great-OLED-touchscreen.1158702.0.html. The Intel model’s 115-Watt short-term power limit also presents a challenge for sustained performance in the compact laptop form factor, leading to fan activation under heavy load in the Performance energy profile.
