Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 81CT0008US
- SKU:
- 6201041
Rating by feature
- Battery Life
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Speed
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Display
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are delighted by the Yoga 730's lightweight design, fast performance, and affordable price. They appreciate its long battery life and compact size, making it a great choice for those who are always on the go. However, some users have reported issues with screen flickering, Wi-Fi connectivity, keyboard quality, and speaker volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Horrible computer...both of them!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had 2 Lenovo 730s in five days, both were defective, got a refund. Wi-fi wouldn't connect and the laptop was replaced then the screen on that one went dark and died on the 3rd day. Thank you Best Buy for giving me a refund to buy the Surface Pro! Couldn't be happier...now.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .We are sorry to hear that you had issues with the Yoga 730-13. With regard to WiFi, this system uses the latest and fastest version of WiFi, 5G 802.11AC WiFi. Although 802.11AC is backward compatible with older b/g/n frequencies, be sure your router has the latest firmware updates offered at your router manufacturer's web site. Concerning the screen issue you mention, this may be caused by a recent Windows 10 update. If the device will not boot, this system is equipped with OneKey Recovery System. There is a very small pin hole on the left side of the device, right near the headphone jack on the device. You will need a pin to push this reset button. Plug the device in. Let the battery charge for about 15 minutes. Push the reset button. The system should boot to a choice screen where you can choose "Restore To Factory Default". Select this. It will delete everything from the hard drive except the original factory install of the operating system. You will need to reinstall all programs and files after the reset. If you don't have copies of the files, try to make one before you restore by selecting "Boot to desktop" and trying to back up your files. Once you have restored the device to factory settings, then scan the device for any BIOS/Driver updates by using the Lenovo Utility software installed on the device. This system has Lenovo utilities installed to help maintain the health of the device and keep the operating system software up to date. Type "Lenovo Vantage" in the Cortana Search window (if Lenovo Vantage is not installed on your device, you can download the APP and install it now). Select Lenovo Vantage from the list. In the window that opens, click on "Health and Support". In the expanded menu, select "Hardware Scan" In the window that opens, select "Run Quick Tests". This will scan your entire system for errors. Follow any directions that may pop up. If the problem continues after this scan, now click on "System Update". First select Windows update from the menu. Scan your system to be sure you have the latest version of Windows 10. Once that scan is complete, select "Additional Updates". This will scan your device to be sure there are no new BIOS/Driver updates needed. Follow any instructions that may pop up. If the issue still continues after these updates, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686 for additional help.
- Cons mentioned:Keyboard, Speakers
Good Price-to-Performance Laptop
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.PERFORMANCE: The performance on this laptop is great. Core i5 + 8Gb DDR3 RAM + NVMe M.2 SSD = very nice performance. Boot times are generally seven seconds or less. Good specs for the price. 10/10. Note: Under load, the cooling fans can be a little bit loud but most of the time they don't come on. EXPERIENCE: Keyboard: The keyboard looks and feels high-quality, but it has very little travel and needs a lot of force to press the keys at the beginning (compared to other laptops out there). It took a little bit to get used to and break them in, but now that I'm used to it it's not that bad. The backlight has three levels (off, dim, bright) and does the job well enough, but there's almost no distinction between dull and bright. 6/10. Trackpad: The trackpad is absolutely awesome. It feels super nice and has the perfect amount of travel. If I'm nitpicking, sometimes my clicks aren't registered because I'm clicking either too far to the right or too high, but that's just me. 9/10. Fingerprint Scanner: It's a bit small but still works great. Make sure that when you're registering your finger, you register all sides of your fingerprint. My only complaint is that it's a bit slow to log in sometimes. 8/10. Screen: The screen is nice resolution-wise (1080p), but in colors and brightness it's somewhat lacking. Basically, it stands no chance against the sun shining through your window and directly onto the screen due to the glossy sheen and lack of brightness. If you're using this indoors, though, the brightness should be fine. It might drain your battery, though (more on that later). 6/10. Battery: The battery on this thing is just "meh". It'll get me through a day of school fine, but after I've watched a couple hours of YouTube it'll be almost dead. Also, turning the brightness up will really drain it. But it makes up for all of this with its rapid-charge function, which is amazing. It will go from 0 to maybe 50 in half an hour. Another thing to note is the power button: it's backlit white/amber. At >21%, it's solid white. At <21% it's solid amber. When sleeping, it pulses white. When charging, it pulses amber. Super handy. Because I love the rapid charge and power button, 8/10. Speakers: The speakers are by far the greatest weakness of this device. They're really, really quiet, tinny, with almost no bass. It comes with Dolby Atmos for your headphones though, which is a definite plus. 2/10. Build Quality: Overall amazing. Aluminum chassis that gives just about not give on the keyboard deck, bezels are needle-thin (that's an exaggeration, but they're really small), hinges are sturdy, and the whole thing comes in at about 2.6 Lbs or 1.2 Kg. When closed, it's super easy to tuck into a backpack, pocket on the airplane seat, whatever it is. Some might not like the somewhat rigid edges, but I think it gives it a nice look. 10/10. Service: After a few months of use, the keyboard stopped working. I called for a repair under warranty and the service was just phenomenal. They were quick, effective, provided a handy box for me to ship it to them, and covered the shipping costs. Sadly, it took about a month for them to repair it (shipping time included, which was about 4 days there and 4 days back because I was shipping it across Canada), but I really can't hold that against them after how helpful they'd been. 9/10 Final Verdict: I got this on sale for $700. If you want a bright, vivid screen, a 12-hour battery, loud, crisp speakers, and are willing to pay $1400, go buy a MacBook. But if you're willing to compromise a bit, buy this laptop and save $600.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Lenovo Yoga 730-13, model number 81CT0008US, ships with the Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i5-8250U processor, supported by 8GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB PCIe Solid State hard drive. This model ships with a standard QWERTY keyboard that is backlit. With regard to the touchpad, you can make adjustments to the touchpad in your system settings. You can get there by clicking on the magnifying glass at the bottom left of your Windows 10 screen. Type "touchpad" in the search window. Select "Mouse & touchpad settings" from the list of choices. You can make general adjustments to the touchpad there. You can also select "Additional mouse options" for more detailed adjustments to the touchpad sensitivity by increasing the delay of the touchpad. The Yoga 730-13 ships with a fingerprint reader for Windows Hello. Here is a link to instructions for setting up your fingerprint reader in Windows 10: https://www.auslogics.com/en/articles/fix-windows-hello-fingerprint-win10/. The Yoga 730-13 ships with an IPS LCD w/LED Backlight screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level of 300 nits. The Yoga 730-13 ships with stereo JBL speakers and Dolby Atmos sound enhancement software. Dolby Atmos is best when using headphones. For the best audio experience when using the JBL system speakers, be sure Dolby Atmos is turned off. The Yoga 730-13 ships with a 4CELL 48WH, Lithium Polymer Battery, with a battery life of up to 10 hours, depending on the work the device is performing. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
Battery Sucks!
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We purchased this laptop in March of 2020. About two months ago, the battery stopped holding a charge. We made sure all of the updates were complete. It will drain the battery in less than 30 minutes when it is unplugged. No heavy tasks are being done on the computer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendReturned for refund within week
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Seemed fine initially, but had lots mysterious lockups and shutdowns.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System should not lock up or freeze. Be sure any software you installed is compatible with Windows 10. There is no need to install Microsoft Office software. The software is already part of the operating system, you just need to activate the software with a purchased product key. If you have installed a copy of Microsoft Office, this is conflicting with the existing copy on the system and this will slow your system down. If you have installed a 3rd party anti-virus program, be sure that Windows Defender is turned off and that the trial version of McAfee Anti-Virus software is uninstalled. There can only be one anti-virus program on the system. You may need to restore your system to original factory default settings if any of the programming errors have occurred. You can do that by typing "restore" in the Cortana search window. Just click on the magnifying glass icon at the bottom left of your Windows 10 Desktop. Click on "Reset This PC" Then click on "Get Started" and follow the on screen directions to restore to factory defaults. If the problem persists, we recommend you contact Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686.
Rndomly does not bootup
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a horrible laptop I have ever bought . It stops booting frequently and complains unable to find the drive in the bluescreen. It randomly boot successfully .I send it twice to Lenovo repair and they say everything OK . This behavior continues to happen ad the product is still under warranty .
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with your Lenovo Yoga 730-13. Since Lenovo Tech Support can find no hardware issues with your computer, This system should be a fast system with its Core I-5 processor and 8GB of RAM. Be sure any software you installed is compatible with Windows 10. There is no need to install Microsoft Office software. The software is already part of the operating system, you just need to activate the software with a purchased product key. If you have installed a copy of Microsoft Office, this is conflicting with the existing copy on the system and this will slow your system down. If you have installed a 3rd party anti-virus program, be sure that Windows Defender is turned off and that the trial version of McAfee Anti-Virus software is uninstalled. There can only be one anti-virus program on the system. You may need to restore your system to original factory default settings if any of the programing errors have occurred. This system is equipped with OneKey Recovery System. There is a very small pin hole on the left side of the device, right near the headphone jack on the device. You will need a pin to push this reset button. Plug the device in. Let the battery charge for about 15 minutes. Push the reset button. The system should boot to a choice screen where you can choose "Restore To Factory Default". Select this. It will delete everything from the hard drive except the original factory install of the operating system. You will need to reinstall all programs and files after the reset. If you don't have copies of the files, try to make one before you restore by selecting "Boot to desktop" and trying to back up your files. If the problem persists after the factory reset, we recommend you contact Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686.
Worst Computer EVER
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worst computer I’ve ever owned. It disconnects from the Internet several times a day. This is a common problem with this model. More recently, it has been disconnecting from my email accounts. It was relatively inexpensive but not worth it. I guess you get what you pay for.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendReview
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wouldn’t recommend because it died less than a year in.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRotten Laptop
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this laptop for my wife to use for work, and had constant problems with it from day one. Not sure if it's the brand of computer, or we just got a poorly made one, but I definitely won't be buying another Lenovo. Had to return it and buy a different computer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .We are sorry to hear that you had issues with your Lenovo Yoga 730-13. You can find solutions for hardware issues by calling Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686.
not very good computer. Not what sales person said
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not a good computer for the price. Sales rep mislead us.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Yoga 730-13 is a truly multi mode device, elegantly designed to be equally stylish as you transition from tablet mode to laptop mode and back. Weighing in at 2.47 lbs and polished in premium aluminum, the Yoga 730 will complement your style no matter where the day takes you. The Yoga 730 is packed with speed and power to amplify your productivity. The latest 8th generation Intel Core i5 processor offers up to a 40 percent performance boost with unprecedented touchscreen and pen responsiveness (active pen sold separately), faster bootups, and seamless multitasking. With the razor-thin 5.9mm bezeled screen, the Yoga 730 displays movies, video, and Skype calls in clear high-definition. With 300 nits brightness, you’ll see every detail. Experience truly immersive sound with Dolby Atmos, which creates a three-dimensional audio space. Sound comes alive with fullness and depth when you listen through headphones.
Laptop with over price
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i feel the price for this laptop is more compared to others
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Yoga 730-13 is a truly multimode device, elegantly designed to be equally stylish as you transition from tablet mode to laptop mode and back. Weighing in at 2.47 lbs and polished in premium aluminum, the Yoga 730-13 will complement your style no matter where the day takes you. The Yoga 730-13 is packed with speed and power to amplify your productivity. The latest 8th generation Intel Core i5 processor offers up to a 40 percent performance boost with unprecedented touchscreen and pen responsiveness (active pen sold separately), faster bootups, and seamless multitasking. Experience truly immersive sound with Dolby Atmos, which creates a three-dimensional audio space. Sound comes alive with fullness and depth when you listen through headphones.
Eh
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Booted up computer instantly decided I didn’t want this product
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Yoga 730 13” is a truly multimode device, elegantly designed to be equally stylish as you transition from tablet mode to laptop mode and back. Weighing 2.47 lbs and polished in premium aluminum, the Yoga 730 will complement your style no matter where the day takes you. The Yoga 730-13 is packed with speed and power to amplify your productivity. The latest 8th generation Intel Core i5 processor offers up to a 40 percent performance boost with unprecedented touchscreen and pen responsiveness (active pen sold separately), faster bootups, and seamless multitasking. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
Sent for repairs twice in 11 months
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m sending this device in for the second time today. The first tome the battery burnt up and had to be replaced 4 months after purchase and now it’s not turning on. DO NOT PURCHASE A Lenovo Yoga!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with your Lenovo Yoga 730-13. The Yoga 730-13 is a truly multi mode device, elegantly designed to be equally stylish as you transition from tablet mode to laptop mode and back. Weighing in at 2.47 lbs and polished in premium aluminum, the Yoga 730 will complement your style no matter where the day takes you. The Yoga 730 is packed with speed and power to amplify your productivity. The latest 8th generation Intel Core i5 processors offers up to a 40 percent performance boost with unprecedented touchscreen and pen responsiveness, faster bootups, and seamless multitasking. With the razor-thin 5.9mm bezeled screen, the Yoga 730 displays movies, video, and Skype calls in clear high-definition. With 300 nits brightness, you’ll see every detail. Experience truly immersive sound with Dolby Atmos, which creates a three-dimensional audio space. Sound comes alive with fullness and depth when you listen through headphones.
The Hinge is broken with in a month
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Though nice looking laptop The Hinge is broken with in a month .
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .Lenovo uses hinges on the Yoga 730 Series that have been bench tested through 25,000 cycles (8 to 10 years of normal use) without a failure.
DO NOT BUY! this is the worlds worst computer.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this computer because it had all of the specs I needed. it has been less than 1 month and the poor hinge design caused the hinge to break the screen. I am currently Fighting with Lenovo to get them to pay for the broken screen that is their design fault.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Lenovo Yoga 730-13 ships with hinges that have been tested through 25,000 cycles (8 to 10 years of normal use) without a failure.
Love it- but hate it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this opened box. It won’t connect to WiFi
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with the WiFi on your Lenovo Yoga 730-13. The Yoga 730-13 ships with the latest 5G 802.11AC frequency WiFi. First be sure your router has the latest firmware updates available from the router manufacturer's web site. Second, be sure that the computer has the latest version of Windows 10 and that all of the BIOS files and drivers supporting Windows 10, are updated as well. You can easily accomplish this by scanning the device with the Lenovo Utility software on the computer. This system has Lenovo utilities installed to help maintain the health of the device and keep the operating system software up to date. Type "Lenovo Vantage" in the Cortana Search window (if Lenovo Vantage is not installed on your device, you can download the APP and install it now). Select Lenovo Vantage from the list. In the window that opens, click on "Health and Support". In the expanded menu, select "Hardware Scan" In the window that opens, select "Run Quick Tests". This will scan your entire system for errors. Follow any directions that may pop up. If the problem continues after this scan, now click on "System Update". First select Windows update from the menu. Scan your system to be sure you have the latest version of Windows 10. Once that scan is complete, select "Additional Updates". This will scan your device to be sure there are no new BIOS/Driver updates needed. Follow any instructions that may pop up. If the issue still continues after these updates, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686 for additional help. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
NOT RECOMMENDED
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was supposed to be a good purchase. Initially it worked great and has good physical features like the 360 o and touch screen but its very slow and the network keeps dropping It's very bad waste of money and not recommended
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with your Lenovo Yoga 730-13. Since the Yoga 730-13 was working well initially, first, check to be sure you have the latest version of Windows 10 on the computer, then update all of the BIOS files and drivers up to that latest version of Windows 10. You can easily accomplish this by scanning the computer with the Lenovo Utility software installed on this computer. This system has Lenovo utilities installed to help maintain the health of the device and keep the operating system software up to date. Type "Lenovo Vantage" in the Cortana Search window (if Lenovo Vantage is not installed on your device, you can download the APP and install it now). Select Lenovo Vantage from the list. In the window that opens, click on "Health and Support". In the expanded menu, select "Hardware Scan" In the window that opens, select "Run Quick Tests". This will scan your entire system for errors. Follow any directions that may pop up. If the problem continues after this scan, now click on "System Update". First select Windows update from the menu. Scan your system to be sure you have the latest version of Windows 10. Once that scan is complete, select "Additional Updates". This will scan your device to be sure there are no new BIOS/Driver updates needed. If the operating files are all up to date, then, be sure any software you installed is compatible with Windows 10. There is no need to install Microsoft Office software. The software is already part of the operating system, you just need to activate the software with a purchased product key. If you have installed a copy of Microsoft Office, this is conflicting with the existing copy on the system and this will slow your system down. If you have installed a 3rd party anti-virus program, be sure that Windows Defender is turned off and that the trial version of McAfee Anti-Virus software is uninstalled. There can only be one anti-virus program on the system. You may need to restore your system to original factory default settings if any of the programming errors have occurred. You can do that by typing "restore" in the Cortana search window. Just click on the magnifying glass icon at the bottom left of your Windows 10 Desktop. Click on "Reset This PC" Then click on "Get Started" and follow the on screen directions to restore to factory defaults. If the problem persists, we recommend you contact Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686.
Gone in 5 Weeks
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have already had to send this computer back to the factory for hardware issues after only five weeks. Geek Squad couldn’t retrieve data. Awful experience
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .Be sure any software you installed is compatible with Windows 10. There is no need to install Microsoft Office software. The software is already part of the operating system, you just need to activate the software with a purchased product key. If you have installed a copy of Microsoft Office, this is conflicting with the existing copy on the system and this will slow your system down. If you have installed a 3rd party anti-virus program, be sure that Windows Defender is turned off and that the trial version of McAfee Anti-Virus software is uninstalled. There can only be one anti-virus program on the system. You may need to restore your system to original factory default settings if any of the programing errors have occurred. You can do that by typing "restore" in the Cortana search window. Just click on the magnifying glass icon at the bottom left of your Windows 10 Desktop. Click on "Reset This PC" Then click on "Get Started" and follow the on screen directions to restore to factory defaults. If the problem persists, we recommend you contact Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686.
This model needs a recall
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The right hinge was missing one contact point and was not aligned correctly. The two models on the floor had the same issue. This leaves a lot of room for these to eventually bend and either crack the display or no longer keep the screen open.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Lenovo Yoga 730-13 ships with hinges that have been bench tested through 25,000 cycles (the equivalent of 8 to 10 years of normal use), without a failure.
Lenovo - Yoga 730
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After owning the Lenovo - Yoga 730 for 1 1/2 years the screen cracked to do a hinge issue. I am unable to close and reopen the laptop or the screen will shatter. I am very disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendMalfunction laptop
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hi I purchased this laptop Nov 28 , returned 29 I get a new one , the laptop did not turned on , it was on sale $ 629 but I wasted my time , I can’t believe it that it happened in Best Buy who can pay my frustration!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with your Lenovo Yoga 730-13. Resetting the computer to factory settings may correct the issue you describe. This system is equipped with OneKey Recovery System. There is a very small pin hole on the left side of the device, right near the headphone jack on the device. You will need a pin to push this reset button. Plug the device in. Let the battery charge for about 15 minutes. Push the reset button. The system should boot to a choice screen where you can choose "Restore To Factory Default". Select this. It will delete everything from the hard drive except the original factory install of the operating system. You will need to reinstall all programs and files after the reset. If you don't have copies of the files, try to make one before you restore by selecting "Boot to desktop" and trying to back up your files. If the problem persists after the factory reset, we recommend you contact Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686.