Highlights
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 15.3 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2880 x 1800 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 500 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 Evo Edition (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.2 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: Intel Arc (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Life (up to): 22 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
- 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: Lenovo
- Model Number: 83HM0000US
- Product Name: Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition - Copilot+ PC - 15.3” 3K 120Hz Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 7 - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD
- Color: Luna Gray
- Year of Release: 2024
- Display
- Display Type: LCD
- Screen Size: 15.3 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2880 x 1800 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 500 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 Evo Edition (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 256V
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.2 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 4.8 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 8-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Number of CPU Threads: 8 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU): true (Whether the product comes with an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) that performs computations for AI (artificial intelligence) functions to increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption.)
- Maximum NPU Performance: 48 trillions operations per second (The maximum neural processing unit (NPU) computations performed. NPUs increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption for AI (artificial intelligence) functions.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): LPDDR5X (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: Intel
- Graphics: Intel Arc (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Works With: Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 0
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 2
- Number of VGA Ports: 0 (VGA (Video Graphics Adapter or Video Graphics Array) is a display standard that transmits via analog signals. This type of interface is typically used to connect a computer to a display device such as a monitor, projector, or TV.)
- USB Ports: 1 x USB-A 3.2, 2 x USB-C (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 3
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 0
- Network Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Power
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 65 watts
- Battery Life (up to): 22 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Cells: 4-cell
- Battery Capacity: 9050 milliampere hours (The amount of energy stored in the battery.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 1080p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- GPS Enabled: false
- Media Card Reader: false (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Windows AI: Copilot+ PC
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.6 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 9.23 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 13.37 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 3.2 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- EPEAT Level: Gold (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
- Included
- Included Software: Microsoft Office 365 (30 Day Trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 Day Trial)
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Numeric Keypad: false
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 Year Limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 Year Limited
- Other
- UPC: 198153992805
Seize maximum creative freedom with the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition. Intel and Lenovo collide to deliver peak AI innovation for creatives on the go. This 15.3" marvel packs a powerful Intel Core Ultra processor and a smart NPU. Create anywhere with up to 13 hours of battery life—this isn't just a laptop; it's Aura.
- Copilot+ PCs. A new AI era begins.: New AI superpowers. Discover the power of Recall (preview), improved Windows search, and Click to Do (preview) on Copilot+ PCs. Effortlessly locate past content, perform natural searches, and interact with text and images – all while ensuring your data remains private and you stay productive*.
- Get a fresh perspective with Windows 11: From a rejuvenated Start menu, to new ways to connect to your favorite people, news, games, and content—Windows 11 is the place to think, express, and create in a natural way.
- It's possible on your Intel AI PC: The latest Intel Core Ultra processors enable the AI experiences like productivity assistants, text and image creation and collaboration effects to make everything you do easier. Work, play and create with unmatched performance on hours of battery life and built-in security protections.
- Built for AI. Engineered to Do It All.: Intel Evo Edition laptops are co-engineered and verified to deliver superior performance and a fast-charging battery that lasts all day and is packed with the latest technologies, so you won’t have to sacrifice a thing.
- PureSight Pro: Clarity, color, and comfort: Explore creativity with PureSight Pro’s 15.3" 3K LCD display. Take in the 120Hz rate, Delta E<1 color accuracy, and TÜV-certified eye comfort.
- Unmatched memory and storage: Experience seamless multitasking and quick data access with 16GB LPDDR5x memory and 1TB PCIe SSD.
- Create cord-free for hours: The NPU handles AI tasks efficiently. Intel CPU and AI Core balance performance and power-saving, managing resources without battery drain.
- Massive power in a slim profile: Sleek 15.3" powerhouse in a 14" frame, .60” thin and 3.3 lbs light. Smart engineering delivers 30W TDP without bulk. Ultrathin circuits keep it cool.
- Lenovo Aura Edition: Endless possibilities meet ultimate personalization: Incredible AI performance and cutting-edge Intel processors delivering unprecedented experiences. Captured a stunning photo on your Android or iOS device? No problem. Simply tap your phone to your Aura Edition PC for an instant connection thanks to the Intel Unison app, then drag and drop that must-share picture for quick editing or sharing.
- AI Core: Power up your workflow: AI Core is your creative ally, smartly juggling CPU, NPU, iGPU and RAM for peak performance while TAC secures data. Adaptive charging extends battery life.
- See and hear every detail, feel every key: Explore the Premium Suite: Four speakers, noise-canceling mics, redesigned keyboard with 1.5mm travel, and an FHD IR webcam for fast, secure logins.
- Sustainability is built in, and out: A step towards a finer planet, the EPEAT Gold-registered and ENERGY STAR-rated Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition achieves Plastic-Free Packaging and Carbon Neutral certification.
- 2 Months Adobe Creative Cloud: Unlimit your creativity: Start creating with a 2-month Adobe Creative Cloud membership**. Already a member? No problem. Your existing payment method will be paused for two months.
- 3 Months of Xbox PC Game Pass: Play high-quality PC games with your new Lenovo Yoga laptop and 3 months of PC Game Pass.*** With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.
Whats Included
- Computer, Charger, User Guide
Product Manuals
Disclaimers
- * Copilot+ PC experiences vary by device and market and may require updates continuing to roll out through 2025; Recall and Click to Do will be coming to European Economic Area later in 2025; timing varies. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
- Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.
- **Offer must be redeemed via Lenovo Vantage before November 30, 2025. Terms and conditions apply.
- ***PC Game Pass: Subscription continues automatically at regular monthly price unless cancelled. Subject to xbox.com/oem-offer. By going to this site, you are entering a site hosted and operated by Microsoft. Please review their Privacy Policy. All personal information you provide is subject to that Privacy Policy. Different terms and conditions may apply.
Q: How long is the battery life on this laptop?
A: This laptop has a battery life of up to 22 hours.
Q: Does this laptop have a backlit keyboard?
A: Yes, this laptop has a backlit keyboard.
Q: What is the storage capacity of this Lenovo laptop?
A: This Lenovo laptop has a 1TB PCIe SSD.
Q: Is this Lenovo laptop ENERGY STAR certified?
A: Yes, this Lenovo laptop is ENERGY STAR rated.
Q: What type of memory does this laptop have?
A: This laptop is equipped with 16GB of LPDDR5x memory.
Q: Does this Lenovo laptop have a touch screen?
A: Yes, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition has a 15.3-inch 3K touchscreen LCD.
Q: What version of Windows does this laptop come with?
A: This laptop comes with Windows 11 Home.
Q: I this modal has finger print reader?
A: It does not have a finger print reader, but it does have facial recognition
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Customers appreciate the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition's exceptional battery life, which lasts up to 20 hours on a single charge. They also enjoy the comfortable and responsive keyboard, which provides a satisfying typing experience. While the performance of the laptop meets expectations for everyday tasks and productivity, some customers have expressed disappointment with the poor quality of the webcam.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome laptop!
I've been using this laptop for work, and it has been consistently lasting around 12 hours which is absolutely fantastic! I was a bit iffy about the IPS screen originally but it's one of the best I have seen personally. Not exactly OLED level but REALLY close. It also is completely silent and stays cool so you never get uncomfortable when resting it on your stomach or legs.
Posted by LironC
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best all around laptop with fantastic IPS screen
This laptop is fantastic at the $999.99 price point. Pros: Snappy operation, comfortable and responsive keyboard, loud and clear speakers (play around with modes to get the best sound), sharp and bright 120hz IPS screen (no screendoor effect life most OLED screens), rounded edges (no sharp edges digging into your palm like Macbooks), minimal bloatware compared to HP or Dell, cold to warm laptop feel, quiet fans Mediocre: Touchpad (works well enough for a mechanical type; wish it was haptic), cannot open lid with one hand. Cons: The keyboard backlight only has two settings. The entire f-key row bleeds (more light comes from the edges than the key cutouts; you can see the LEDs themselves, check out the attached photo)
Posted by Zesty
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Looks and feels good. Performs Great. Nice Laptop.
***I ordered this laptop directly from Lenovo with 32GB of RAM*** The Specs - CPU - Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Processor (45+ TOPS NPU) Graphics - Intel Arc 140 RAM - 32 GB LPDDR5X-8533MHz Display - 15.3" 2.8K (2880 x 1800), IPS, Glare, Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 500 nits, 120Hz Storage - 1TB M.2 2242 NVMe PCIe 4.0 TLC (Single slot) Network Communications - WiFi 7(802.11be) 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.4 Battery - 70WHrs, 4-cell Li-Polymer Ports - Right Side - Camera Switch, Power button, USB-C (40gbs), USB-A (5gbs) Left Side - 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C (40gbs), HDMI 2.1 I really like that the Yoga Slim has USB-C ports on both sides of the laptop and that there is a toggle for switching off the camera. The Power button on the right side can lead to accidental presses but it wasn’t an issue for me. Weight and Power brick - The unit comes in at approximately 3.4lbs and once you add the power brick, total weight is approximately 4lbs. The power brick gives you approximately 9 ft 5 inches of freedom from a power source. The power brick itself looks and feels sort of cheap. The cords are not stiff and don't feel that durable. I love the fact that this laptop has a 65-watt charger. It means that it is easy to replace and use other chargers and cords that you may have laying around. First Impressions - The laptop itself was light and felt well built. Opening the laptop was not as easy as expected and does not fulfill a windows user dream for one handed opening. Two hands are needed. Picking it up feels nice in the hand and it has hardly any flex on the unit (screen, body, keyboard). It doesn't feel like an almost 16-inch laptop, in a good way. You get most of the benefits of the larger screen without the feeling that this laptop is big. That 15.3-inch screen looks awesome and displays vibrant colors and stunning images. The IPS screen sports a glossy finish which inherently does produce glares from other light sources, but it can reach a bright 500 nits to combat that. The panel is 120hz which will certainly please those fast scrolling users. This screen is a touch panel and can fold back 180 degrees. Keyboard and Trackpad - The keyboard pressing depth and resistance seems well balanced. The crisp, slightly springy and quiet functions of these keys please me and the typing experience is fantastic. The trackpad is responsive and feels great. Clicks come reasonably easy and offer a nice, refined clack sound. Scrolling just feels good with the trackpad. System Responsiveness - The laptop offers a smooth experience. During everyday tasks such as opening and using office documents, surfing zillow for a home, checking in on facebook, and opening a ton of tabs in a web browser for comparison shopping, the laptop is a pleasure to use. The Logins are a breeze with the windows hello sign in feature. I never noticed the system hanging or having to wait for the system to be ready to use it. It was always ready to go. Wi-Fi was ready to go as well. I did not notice having to wait for the Wi-Fi to be ready after logging in from sleep mode. Fans and Heat - This laptop is awesome when it comes to fans or heat. Even in the “under heavy load limit” scenario, the laptop is very bearable in terms of heat and noise, so anything on that spectrum is a “feel good” situation. You can hold your head high or even higher than your macbook peers with this laptop. Heat wise, you are looking at a high of around 84F while doing most tasks and a high of 33 decimals for fan noise in performance mode. To see the max noise and heat that could be generated, I opened about 8 browser tabs consisting of shopping and new sites, ran CPU-Z stress test, and booted up a sims like game called Kingdom and Castles on Steam in performance mode. Temps reached around 102F on the 7,8,9 keys. Main keyboard area did not go above 95F and the keys felt a tad warm, but I did not notice any radiating heat or air coming from the keyboard. The max fan noise was approximately 49 decimals. I was impressed with the game performance while stress testing the system. I noticed a glitch or two (brief pause or stutter) while playing the Kingdom and Castles game, but it was very playable and enjoyable. Web Camera - The quality is probably a little below average. The laptop does not appear to help enhance the image for you. You would definitely want to pay attention to angels and the light in the room in order to look your best. The audio quality is, I think, a little above average. The range that the speakers can produce seems to be pretty good. Battery - There was battery drain during sleep mode. I’d close the computer lid in the evening and come back in the morning and noticed about a 6%-8% loss. I ran basemark web 3.0 (80% brightness, using the balanced mode for an hour then performance mode for an hour then switching back to balanced mode for the rest of the test) and not altering any other system settings to get a feel about how long this machine could last in more demanding situations. From 100%, I got approximately 3hrs 20mins. This obviously is a much more draining task than just doing light web browsing, listening to music and some productivity tasks. Software - The Lenovo software I think is very good. They provide a Lenovo Vantage hub that gives you all the important information for your laptop in one place. You can view and make changes to the settings, find warranty support, ect. I like Lenovo’s minimalist approach regarding their software. It's informative and useful without having to find and piece together things. I also like that Lenovo has shortcuts (fn+q) for power modes. As this is an Intel machine you get to use Unision, which allows you to send and receive messages and notifications via your phone, even if it's an Apple phone. Lenovo also has a feature in which you tap your phone to the screen and it will sync photos. In conclusion - The overall impression is that this laptop is awesome and checks so many boxes for me. There isn’t much not to like. The size is great for a bigger screen laptop. The weight is nice and light. The screen is gorgeous, and you won't feel bad about not getting an OLED screen. Performance is great for most tasks, and you can easily snap into most games and have a great experience. Even under heavy load this laptop is very usable both in terms of the heat and the fan noise. You’ll be pleasantly surprised and it's a joy to use.
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