Hi Andrew really like my Yoga 9i 2024,got it bout a week ago,went wif the 2.8 k display,n 120 Hz got it on sale from bestbuy,have a great day keep up the excellent work!!
i think i’m about to return my 4K model for the 2.8K. i was watching TV shows and UA-cam videos and the refresh rate only being 60hz was driving me insane. i think im way too use to 120hz so the fact that it was noticeably jittery was too bothersome. is there any jitteriness on the 2.8K model? i would hope not as the refresh rate is higher
My son is going to Ohio State this fall and i have been watching all of these laptop reviews. I won't buy until i see the Snspdragon Elite reviews. 15-20 hour battery life means that he will never have to carry a charger! Plus they are in the $1200 range.
Snapdragon is still new and you wouldn't want your son to endure all the bugs while he's relying on it for school. I recommend wait until they ironed out all the bugs before you get it for your sun.
Thanks for all the suggestions! I graduated from law school in 1979 and lived through all the bugs and crashes of the first IBM PCs. It was a growing experience...LOL! Everyone makes a good point!
Any idea when we’ll get the head to head on the Yoga 9i vs the Spectre? Bought a Spectre a couple of weeks ago during a really good sale at Best Buy, but Lenovo is having an even better sale right now. I can get the Yoga 9i with the same specs as the Spectre for $300 less. Would love to see the vs video before I pull the trigger.
HP reliability is leagues below Lenovo. Something to consider if you plan to keep the laptop for the long haul. Don't get me wrong, I love the looks and specs of the Spectre X360, but I can't afford to buy a laptop, or new house, see below* every year or two! Last reliability score for both was Lenovo A, HP D-. HP customer service is crap, so when that Spectre breaks, good luck! The customer service ranking of Lenovo is 3rd (just behind Razr and Apple) and HP is ranked 8 out of the 10 listed, barely above Samsung. Performance-wise both score pretty much on par with each other, you won't really notice a difference in normal use. But the score for the HP is 0 when it's in the shop.... *My personal experience with an HP tablet ended when the battery swelled enough to pop the case. I got it out of the house and to a safe area before it exploded, scattering pieces of the tablet in a 3 foot radius, and left some pretty good scorch marks, too. From my research, HP still has this issue at too high of a rate, they apparently still have not switched to better quality batteries, or fixed whatever issue is over-stressing them. HP customer service dismisses reports of swollen batteries with "it's a consumable item". Expect to replace the battery at least every two years, sooner if you get a bad one. And they aren't cheap. Some have gotten lucky though, it's a tech lottery, with bad odds.
Awesome - thanks for doing this review! I currently have a Lenovo 2-in-1, but right now I'm leaning towards the HP Spectre 360. I look forward to the Lenovo 9i 2-in-1 vs HP Spectre x360 head-to-head!
@@mis_1_2 I got a HP Omnibook Ultra Flip 14" 2-in-1 (successor of HP Spectre x360). I've only had it for a little over a month - so far it's working great 👍🏾
do you have a couple of minutes to explain the difference between the displays? The 4k has great color and contrast but is it more reflective? I want do do entry level design and photo editing and really do not want my eyes to be strained.
My number one will remain the LG Gram because you have the same weight and performance in a really big real estate computer. For instance if you have the LG 16" you have a bigger battery 90.
Excellent reiew. I currently hae the i7 and want to upgrade my machine. I am considering the new Lenovo 9i vs Asus Zenbook vs Asus Zephyrus ( 2024) with the ARM chip. I am interested in the ultra i9. Any thoughts on the three. Basically for business, stock charting, and video watching. Thx.
9:23 i’m about to return my 4K model for the 2.8K for this exact reason lol. i was watching TV shows and UA-cam videos and the refresh rate only being 60hz was driving me insane. i think im way too use to 120hz so the fact that it was noticeably jittery was too bothersome.
Has anyone had problems with "screen door effect" with the 2.8K OLED screen? I have been reading that it seems to be an issue with most 2.8K OLED touch screens from a few different makers including HP Spectre 360 14". I am trying determine if I should look at other options e.g. X1 2 in 1 woth IPS screen... realize the performance will not be same. I tend to buy and use a laptop for many years before upgrading... Right now typing on an older DELL XPS 14 that has served me well.
I've been a fan of Lenovo PC's for quite some time and the 2024 Lenovo Yoga 9i is no exception. The price is very reasonable for everything you get. It is a gorgeous laptop and the webcam and internal mics are both crystal clear! The audio quality of the built in speakers are also quite good for a Windows laptop. Since the RAM is soldered in, I would go with the 32GB version to max it's performance. No Wi-Fi 7 is a bit of a letdown for 2024 as well as no HDMI port and no SD card reader but unless you need it, it should not deter you from purchasing an otherwise nice machine. Thank you Andrew for a great review as always!! 👍😁
@@marianaspiratos4612 Lunar Lake is the new Intel Processor, which is more efficient and advanced compared to the current generation Meteor Lake CPU found in this model. It performs better when it comes to AI tasks due to its significantly more powerful Neural Processing Unit (NPU). Due to its all-new design, it is expected to be more efficient, resulting in longer battery life and cooler operation. I've been looking for a laptop that is both lightweight and powerful, which led me to the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i. Basically, I'm looking for a capable and portable creator laptop for content creation. Since editing software is increasingly focusing on AI, I think waiting for a Lunar Lake-equipped laptop might make sense for futureproofing. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite is also a good option, but as it's based on Arm architecture, we might have to wait atleast couple of years for native app support (currently relying on translation). Hope this helps and all the best for your new Laptop.
@@marianaspiratos4612 This 2 in 1 May not have the dedicated GPU as Pro but it will have significant improvements in CPU and GPU performace with new design and Xe2 GPU.
very nice vids love the work also what is the difference from asus zephyrus g14 middle east version and the usa version bc middle east has ryzen 7 8845hs (which is better for me personally) and rtx 4070 and usa with the rtx 4060 version which one is better in performance thx!
Nice pc. Camera and mics are good. Sound might not be as good as the mac but it is still very good. Display appears very good. Like the 4K. This pc comes with the coplilot key but it would also run with the "Recall" program that Microsoft is planning to include down the line. It was originally suppose to install enabled but now Microsoft has now plan to be installed disabled after much user and security complaints. Even though it has yet to be rolled out users should keep watch when this is actually rolled out and the potential security concerns it raises. Getting back to this pc it would appear to be an excellent choice for users. When you get a chance read about this "Recall" program Microsoft is planning. Excellent review.
This is a study and productivity laptop, putting in a dedicated graphics will just drain battery life and increase heat and fan noise. Futhermore the laptop is unable to power the dedicated graphics with alot of power because of its small chassis, making it ineffective. Intel arc graphics are improved this year too.
For the Lenovo I would admit that the camera quality is pretty high comparing to the competition and as always Lenovo are really good at screen colors quality as well.
Andrew when is the review embargo of the Snapdragon chip over? I really want to see if all the hype around this is real or if this is just another unfortunate episode of Windows on ARM.
Hi Andrew. Great review as always! 🙂 Can you please review the HP Firefly 14 inch, g11, with the new Intel Ultra Core processors ( 165h or 155h ) and the 120Hz Dreamcolor Display?
@@andrewmarcdavid that's great news, looking forward to it, I'm especially interested in the thermals and fan noise. Please test the thermals and fan noise in the different performance modes, if that option is available. :-)
No Cosmic Blue, 32GB, 120hz, or OLED for a 15-16" AMD Yoga. Bummer. And no HDMI would be a dealbreaker for me as I connect to my home theater's AVR on occasion. Looks like at least some configs have that. But I have to have the numpad so 14" laptops are too small. The laptop market is frustrating right now.
hi andrew i always aprecciate your honest reviews, i hope in future version this laptop dont have a smaller ssd so it can be more easy to upgrade, thanks from peru
Qualcomm X specs are overstated. X86 apps beat ARM chipsets to death. Especially the GPU. Good luck getting devs to mod their apps to work. No ROI for that, unless they are a charity and doing for free.
year after year, Lenovo do same mistake, no high refresh rate OLED display with 32gh Ram like HP spectre , it give less powerful cpu intel 155h than 165h, and Npu is bad.
Apple does not make laptops with touch screens Apple does not make laptops with pen support Apple does not make laptops with 2-in-1 design So there must be a monetary incentive from them for you to do this every single time.
Not being a computer expert by any means I have say (and this comment by no means relates to this You Tube review channel by any means) is that I am utterly sick and tired of listening to all of these “benchmarks” and tests. They mean nothing to me. Ultimately I want to know if a machine is any good or not in plain English. Over the past 2 years due to external influences from my business partners I went over to using Apple devices. Biggest mistake I ever made IT wise. Essentially regardless of the “so called “ wonderful M series chips I found the Apple O/S utterly unusable. I am speaking from a business perspective. As a consequence I had to return to a Windows machine. I have used HP, Acer but predominantly Dell in the past (my last windows machine prior to sadly making the mistake to use Apple was a 15” Alienware (2019). I have now purchased another Dell, the XPS 9440 with the OLED screen and RTX 4050 descrete card. Obviously this was purchased predominantly for business use and as a replacement for my MacBook Air M2. Yes I know the Dell is double the cost of the M2 and similar in cost to an M3 Pro. I intended to use the Dell for casual gaming something I had massively missed with the Apple machine. I was disappointed to learn after purchase and “further” reading that the RTX 4050 in the Dell XPS 14 is only rated at 30w, the lowest rating for a 4050 card on the market I believe. However after using the XPS 14 for a month now, with the gorgeous OLED screen (and despite the largely negative reviews it seems to have garnered) is a fantastic machine. It’s not a gaming machine but with the settings turned down, notably the screen resolution, it is running Cyberpunk 2077 silky smooth and with only 30w dedicated to the graphics card, it barely gets warm. I really don’t understand why this machine has had such negative reviews. Yes it is pricey, but so far I love it. Please though less benchmarks etc and more in straight English that the average person understands.
Hi Andrew really like my Yoga 9i 2024,got it bout a week ago,went wif the 2.8 k display,n 120 Hz got it on sale from bestbuy,have a great day keep up the excellent work!!
i think i’m about to return my 4K model for the 2.8K. i was watching TV shows and UA-cam videos and the refresh rate only being 60hz was driving me insane. i think im way too use to 120hz so the fact that it was noticeably jittery was too bothersome. is there any jitteriness on the 2.8K model? i would hope not as the refresh rate is higher
@@johncrear7972 no,i haven't experienced that so far,i absolutely love this display it has,its a keeper!!
My son is going to Ohio State this fall and i have been watching all of these laptop reviews. I won't buy until i see the Snspdragon Elite reviews. 15-20 hour battery life means that he will never have to carry a charger! Plus they are in the $1200 range.
Microsoft Surface Pro 11?
Snapdragon is still new and you wouldn't want your son to endure all the bugs while he's relying on it for school. I recommend wait until they ironed out all the bugs before you get it for your sun.
There are a lot of Apps and programs that are not configured to run on ARM-based processor platforms, so keep that in mind.
Wait for ryzen ai 300 or intel lunar lake
x elite is not reliable
Thanks for all the suggestions! I graduated from law school in 1979 and lived through all the bugs and crashes of the first IBM PCs. It was a growing experience...LOL!
Everyone makes a good point!
You can get the 2.8k version with 32gb ram, if you configure it in the education store
Hello!
Could you explain me more about it, please.
@soyprey this is what I did. Just go to "build your own" and select 32GB and 2.8k
Can't wait for your review on the new Surface Laptop!
Any idea when we’ll get the head to head on the Yoga 9i vs the Spectre? Bought a Spectre a couple of weeks ago during a really good sale at Best Buy, but Lenovo is having an even better sale right now. I can get the Yoga 9i with the same specs as the Spectre for $300 less. Would love to see the vs video before I pull the trigger.
HP reliability is leagues below Lenovo. Something to consider if you plan to keep the laptop for the long haul. Don't get me wrong, I love the looks and specs of the Spectre X360, but I can't afford to buy a laptop, or new house, see below* every year or two! Last reliability score for both was Lenovo A, HP D-.
HP customer service is crap, so when that Spectre breaks, good luck! The customer service ranking of Lenovo is 3rd (just behind Razr and Apple) and HP is ranked 8 out of the 10 listed, barely above Samsung.
Performance-wise both score pretty much on par with each other, you won't really notice a difference in normal use. But the score for the HP is 0 when it's in the shop....
*My personal experience with an HP tablet ended when the battery swelled enough to pop the case. I got it out of the house and to a safe area before it exploded, scattering pieces of the tablet in a 3 foot radius, and left some pretty good scorch marks, too. From my research, HP still has this issue at too high of a rate, they apparently still have not switched to better quality batteries, or fixed whatever issue is over-stressing them. HP customer service dismisses reports of swollen batteries with "it's a consumable item". Expect to replace the battery at least every two years, sooner if you get a bad one. And they aren't cheap. Some have gotten lucky though, it's a tech lottery, with bad odds.
It would be good to see screen comparison between 4K and 2.8k models
Awesome - thanks for doing this review!
I currently have a Lenovo 2-in-1, but right now I'm leaning towards the HP Spectre 360.
I look forward to the Lenovo 9i 2-in-1 vs HP Spectre x360 head-to-head!
Which one did you get?
@@mis_1_2
I got the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 2 in 1 (new version of the Spectre).
I've had it for about a month, and so far it's working great 👍🏾
@@mis_1_2
I got a HP Omnibook Ultra Flip 14" 2-in-1 (successor of HP Spectre x360).
I've only had it for a little over a month - so far it's working great 👍🏾
@@mis_1_2
I got the HP Omnibook Ultra "14 2-in-1 (successor of HP Spectre x360)
@@mis_1_2 The HP Omnibook Flip 2-in-1 (successor of the HP Spectre x360)
Only bought it about a month ago.
Nice to see the Macbook as the benchmark 👍
Laptop is stellar, the screen door effect isn't as bad as the HP Spectre, it ultra fine pitch.
do you have a couple of minutes to explain the difference between the displays? The 4k has great color and contrast but is it more reflective? I want do do entry level design and photo editing and really do not want my eyes to be strained.
My number one will remain the LG Gram because you have the same weight and performance in a really big real estate computer. For instance if you have the LG 16" you have a bigger battery 90.
Thanks a lot for this video Andrew, excellent review like always. Peruvian hugs from Berlin. You are the Best 👍🔝
I appreciate that!
Excellent reiew. I currently hae the i7 and want to upgrade my machine. I am considering the new Lenovo 9i vs Asus Zenbook vs Asus Zephyrus ( 2024) with the ARM chip. I am interested in the ultra i9. Any thoughts on the three. Basically for business, stock charting, and video watching. Thx.
Just picked up one of these and am looking forward to it arriving. It'll replace my X280.
Niiiiiice video! Yoga rules! What a gorgeous colour!
9:23 i’m about to return my 4K model for the 2.8K for this exact reason lol. i was watching TV shows and UA-cam videos and the refresh rate only being 60hz was driving me insane. i think im way too use to 120hz so the fact that it was noticeably jittery was too bothersome.
Has anyone had problems with "screen door effect" with the 2.8K OLED screen? I have been reading that it seems to be an issue with most 2.8K OLED touch screens from a few different makers including HP Spectre 360 14". I am trying determine if I should look at other options e.g. X1 2 in 1 woth IPS screen... realize the performance will not be same. I tend to buy and use a laptop for many years before upgrading... Right now typing on an older DELL XPS 14 that has served me well.
I've been a fan of Lenovo PC's for quite some time and the 2024 Lenovo Yoga 9i is no exception. The price is very reasonable for everything you get. It is a gorgeous laptop and the webcam and internal mics are both crystal clear! The audio quality of the built in speakers are also quite good for a Windows laptop. Since the RAM is soldered in, I would go with the 32GB version to max it's performance. No Wi-Fi 7 is a bit of a letdown for 2024 as well as no HDMI port and no SD card reader but unless you need it, it should not deter you from purchasing an otherwise nice machine. Thank you Andrew for a great review as always!! 👍😁
You Reviews are lovely and exiting
Besides the MacBook Pro 14 this is the laptop that is on my watch for 2024. I am most definitely impressed with the Yoga 9i.
If not needed immediately it's better to wait for Lunar Lake next year.
@@raghu_rsbwhat is the Lunar Lake? 🧐
@@marianaspiratos4612 Lunar Lake is the new Intel Processor, which is more efficient and advanced compared to the current generation Meteor Lake CPU found in this model. It performs better when it comes to AI tasks due to its significantly more powerful Neural Processing Unit (NPU).
Due to its all-new design, it is expected to be more efficient, resulting in longer battery life and cooler operation.
I've been looking for a laptop that is both lightweight and powerful, which led me to the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i. Basically, I'm looking for a capable and portable creator laptop for content creation.
Since editing software is increasingly focusing on AI, I think waiting for a Lunar Lake-equipped laptop might make sense for futureproofing.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite is also a good option, but as it's based on Arm architecture, we might have to wait atleast couple of years for native app support (currently relying on translation).
Hope this helps and all the best for your new Laptop.
@@marianaspiratos4612 This 2 in 1 May not have the dedicated GPU as Pro but it will have significant improvements in CPU and GPU performace with new design and Xe2 GPU.
Great review, thx! Will you still do the commparison with the HP Spectre 360? Really torn between those two
I wish they'd move the power button to the keyboard face, and put a microSD slot in it's place.
What about vPro on this device?
very nice vids love the work also what is the difference from asus zephyrus g14 middle east version and the usa version bc middle east has ryzen 7 8845hs (which is better for me personally) and rtx 4070 and usa with the rtx 4060 version which one is better in performance thx!
andrew would you recommand this over the lenovo slim 7x?
I have access to a sale where I can buy the 32gb yoga for $100 more than the 16gb. Which would you choose?
Thanks.
Dear Andrew, which displey model is recommended: 4K and 2.8k model?
You don't need more than 2.8K on a 14-in Device
Is it possible to charge it using type-c port? and if possible, is it recommended to do it like that?
Brother till when you will upload 9i aura edition review please tell for what time i should wait?
Not sure when I will get a review unit. Waiting on Lenovo. Hopefully soon.
Nice pc. Camera and mics are good. Sound might not be as good as the mac but it is still very good. Display appears very good. Like the 4K. This pc comes with the coplilot key but it would also run with the "Recall" program that Microsoft is planning to include down the line. It was originally suppose to install enabled but now Microsoft has now plan to be installed disabled after much user and security complaints. Even though it has yet to be rolled out users should keep watch when this is actually rolled out and the potential security concerns it raises. Getting back to this pc it would appear to be an excellent choice for users. When you get a chance read about this "Recall" program Microsoft is planning. Excellent review.
It's a beautiful color...not sure about not having discrete graphic card. Asus G14 can squeezed in the 4060, I'm pretty Lenovo can too.
This is a study and productivity laptop, putting in a dedicated graphics will just drain battery life and increase heat and fan noise. Futhermore the laptop is unable to power the dedicated graphics with alot of power because of its small chassis, making it ineffective. Intel arc graphics are improved this year too.
What would be your choice between the yoga 9i 2-1 vs the yoga 9i pro, both with the ultra 7 and 16gb of ram?
Link to download the wallpaper in the pc please
For the Lenovo I would admit that the camera quality is pretty high comparing to the competition and as always Lenovo are really good at screen colors quality as well.
Thanks Andrew. Are you aware of Lenovo plans to offer a Ryzen variant for the 14"?
Not that I know of
Should I go with this or with the Yoga slim 7x?
You’re on the same videos as me😂 I can’t pick
@@itsMC411I went with the 7x. It’s incredible.
Andrew when is the review embargo of the Snapdragon chip over? I really want to see if all the hype around this is real or if this is just another unfortunate episode of Windows on ARM.
Reviews will drop in a week or so.
Hi Andrew.
Great review as always! 🙂
Can you please review the HP Firefly 14 inch, g11, with the new Intel Ultra Core processors ( 165h or 155h ) and the 120Hz Dreamcolor Display?
You're in luck. I just received it the other day. Stay tuned for a review.
@@andrewmarcdavid that's great news, looking forward to it, I'm especially interested in the thermals and fan noise. Please test the thermals and fan noise in the different performance modes, if that option is available. :-)
Would have been perfect but they went with that weird m.2 size... some of us need the larger 4tb m.2s for our media storage...
Got the mini led one best display for HDR.
You mean you got the Yoga Pro 9i which offers a mini led version. Correct?
@@andrewmarcdavid yes, correct
Great video!
I bought the exact same unit BUT I dont kjnow if I should have went for AMD
can you do a spectre head to head
I think Snapdragon X will give us the best Windows 2-in1s till date. Really excited.
Concise, but to the point.
No Cosmic Blue, 32GB, 120hz, or OLED for a 15-16" AMD Yoga. Bummer. And no HDMI would be a dealbreaker for me as I connect to my home theater's AVR on occasion. Looks like at least some configs have that. But I have to have the numpad so 14" laptops are too small. The laptop market is frustrating right now.
You can connect a USB-C to HDMI dongle for $8
Do a review on pavilion 14 plus 14t-ew100
great machine, top on the list
hi andrew i always aprecciate your honest reviews, i hope in future version this laptop dont have a smaller ssd so it can be more easy to upgrade, thanks from peru
Thanks!
Qualcomm X specs are overstated. X86 apps beat ARM chipsets to death. Especially the GPU. Good luck getting devs to mod their apps to work. No ROI for that, unless they are a charity and doing for free.
Great review as always. Are you planning to test LG 16 Pro 2-1.
If LG sends it
They need to make an AMD variant
Who in their right mind would buy any laptop right now with the elite laptops coming very soon.
Those who need a discrete gpu
@@andrewmarcdavidfair enough. The review was good, btw.
Picked up an open box at Best Buy for $911 including tax, then watched this video.
How do you like it?
Was it 16gb or 32gb?
Samsung also has 360 laptops 😊
Hard pass on any laptop with 2242. I need 4TB.
year after year, Lenovo do same mistake, no high refresh rate OLED display with 32gh Ram like HP spectre , it give less powerful cpu intel 155h than 165h, and Npu is bad.
What 360 laptop would you recommend in this price range?
Best buy has the 32gb ram at $1300 right now
No gpu no thanks. Might as well get an Asus.
6:27 It looks like someone tried to open it.
Apple does not make laptops with touch screens
Apple does not make laptops with pen support
Apple does not make laptops with 2-in-1 design
So there must be a monetary incentive from them for you to do this every single time.
Yes, how did you find out? You make Kojak look like an amateur.
Not being a computer expert by any means I have say (and this comment by no means relates to this You Tube review channel by any means) is that I am utterly sick and tired of listening to all of these “benchmarks” and tests. They mean nothing to me. Ultimately I want to know if a machine is any good or not in plain English.
Over the past 2 years due to external influences from my business partners I went over to using Apple devices. Biggest mistake I ever made IT wise. Essentially regardless of the “so called “ wonderful M series chips I found the Apple O/S utterly unusable. I am speaking from a business perspective. As a consequence I had to return to a Windows machine. I have used HP, Acer but predominantly Dell in the past (my last windows machine prior to sadly making the mistake to use Apple was a 15” Alienware (2019).
I have now purchased another Dell, the XPS 9440 with the OLED screen and RTX 4050 descrete card. Obviously this was purchased predominantly for business use and as a replacement for my MacBook Air M2. Yes I know the Dell is double the cost of the M2 and similar in cost to an M3 Pro.
I intended to use the Dell for casual gaming something I had massively missed with the Apple machine. I was disappointed to learn after purchase and “further” reading that the RTX 4050 in the Dell XPS 14 is only rated at 30w, the lowest rating for a 4050 card on the market I believe. However after using the XPS 14 for a month now, with the gorgeous OLED screen (and despite the largely negative reviews it seems to have garnered) is a fantastic machine. It’s not a gaming machine but with the settings turned down, notably the screen resolution, it is running Cyberpunk 2077 silky smooth and with only 30w dedicated to the graphics card, it barely gets warm. I really don’t understand why this machine has had such negative reviews. Yes it is pricey, but so far I love it.
Please though less benchmarks etc and more in straight English that the average person understands.
Ok, I will stop showing benchmarks. Thanks.