2025 Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition REVIEW - The BEST of 2025

Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition delivers unmatched performance, stunning OLED display, and all-day battery life, making it the best convertible laptop of 2025.

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The Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition stands out as 2025’s most impressive convertible laptop, combining breathtaking design with exceptional performance. This Lunar Lake-powered masterpiece delivers stunning visuals on its variable refresh rate OLED display, impressive battery life, and versatility that outshines the competition. Let’s dive into what makes this convertible truly spectacular.

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Premium Design and Build Quality

The Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition immediately impresses with its premium all-metal construction. The cosmic blue finish is absolutely gorgeous—similar to the atmospheric blue found on the HP Omnibook Ultra Flip 14, but with its own distinctive elegance.

At just 1.318kg (2lbs 14.5oz) without accessories, this device balances portability with durability. The total travel weight, including the power adapter and pen, comes to approximately 1.585kg (3lbs 7.9oz), making it an ideal companion for professionals on the move.

What truly sets the Yoga 9i apart is its exceptional build quality. The curved edges make it comfortable to hold in any mode, while the convertible hinge remains sturdy with minimal screen wobble during typing—a common issue in many 2-in-1 designs.

Key Design Features:

All-metal premium construction
Stunning cosmic blue finish
Curved edges for comfortable handling
Minimal screen wobble
Integrated sound bar with premium speakers

Versatile Convertible Functionality

True to its 2-in-1 nature, the Yoga 9i transforms effortlessly between four distinct modes:

Laptop Mode – Traditional computing with an excellent keyboard experience
Tent Mode – Perfect for media consumption and presentations
Stand/Presentation Mode – Ideal for viewing content or delivering presentations
Tablet Mode – Great for note-taking and artistic endeavors with the included pen

The redesigned Yoga pen attaches magnetically to the lid for convenient storage. With 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, it excels at both note-taking and artistic applications. The pen charges quickly via USB-C, ensuring it’s always ready when inspiration strikes—though for travel, storing it in a bag pocket is recommended to prevent loss.

Stunning Display Options

The display is undoubtedly the star of the show. The Yoga 9i offers two options, though one clearly outshines the other:

Feature	2.8K OLED (Recommended)	4K OLED
Refresh Rate	Variable up to 120Hz	60Hz
Peak Brightness	1,100 nits (HDR)	Similar specifications
Battery Impact	Better efficiency	Higher power consumption
Touch Support	Multi-touch enabled	Multi-touch enabled
Pen Support	Full support with 4,096 pressure levels	Full support with 4,096 pressure levels

The 2.8K OLED delivers the perfect balance of resolution and performance. With deep blacks, vibrant colors, and exceptional contrast, this display truly shines. The variable refresh rate (up to 120Hz) provides buttery-smooth scrolling and animations while intelligently conserving battery when displaying static content.

Perhaps most impressive is the display’s brightness—peaking at 1,100 nits when displaying HDR content. This makes it usable even in bright environments, despite its glossy finish. For a 14-inch laptop, the 2.8K resolution provides more than enough pixel density, making the 4K option somewhat excessive with its battery life penalty and lower 60Hz refresh rate.

Excellent Keyboard and Input Options

The Yoga 9i features a comfortable keyboard with excellent key travel—perfect for extended typing sessions. The dark keys contrast nicely with the white LED backlight, which offers multiple brightness levels for working in dim environments.

While the touchpad isn’t haptic (unlike the HP Omnibook Ultra Flip 14), it’s highly responsive for scrolling, gestures, and general navigation. A unique feature is the dedicated right-side column of function keys, including:

Fingerprint scanner
Favorites button
Performance control
Audio control
Blue light filter

Additionally, the 5-megapixel IR RGB camera delivers excellent video quality at 1440p. It supports Windows Hello facial recognition and includes studio effects like background blur and auto-framing—all processed efficiently by the Neural Processing Unit (NPU). For privacy, a physical shutter switch is included above the camera.

Connectivity and Ports

The Yoga 9i offers a solid selection of ports for a thin-and-light convertible:

Left Side:

2× USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports (40Gbps, full function with data, charging, and display support)
1× USB-A port (10Gbps)

Right Side:

1× USB-C port (20Gbps, full function)
3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
Power button

The split USB-C port layout (two on left, one on right) offers convenient charging options regardless of your workspace setup. The notable omission is an SD or microSD card reader, which might disappoint content creators.

Internal Specifications and Upgradability

Powered by Intel’s Lunar Lake processor, the Yoga 9i delivers excellent performance for productivity tasks. Here’s what’s inside:

Processor: Intel Lunar Lake (excellent single and multi-core performance)
Graphics: Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics
Memory: 32GB LPDDR5X (8533 MT/s) dual-channel (soldered, not upgradeable)
Storage: User-upgradeable M.2 2242 SSD (1TB in review unit with excellent read/write speeds)
Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 (soldered, not upgradeable)
Battery: 75Wh (larger than competitors like the HP Omnibook Ultra Flip’s 64Wh)

While the memory isn’t upgradeable (limited to Lunar Lake’s maximum of 32GB), the extremely fast 8533 MT/s speed helps mitigate this limitation for most users. Power users needing 64GB or 128GB will need to look elsewhere, potentially at AMD Strix Halo options.

The storage uses the M.2 2242 form factor (smaller than the common 2280 but larger than the 2230 found in Surface devices) and delivers excellent performance despite its compact size.

Performance Benchmarks

The Intel Lunar Lake processor delivers impressive real-world performance despite not topping synthetic benchmarks compared to Apple’s M4 or Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite:

Everyday Tasks: Excellent performance for Microsoft Office, email, web browsing
Application Compatibility: No issues with x86 applications (unlike some Qualcomm systems)
Graphics Performance: The integrated Intel Arc 140V graphics deliver impressive scores:
- Strong results in Time Spy, Fire Strike, and Wildlife Extreme
- Capable of running popular games at playable framerates with adjusted settings

Thermal Performance

The Yoga 9i manages heat impressively within its thin chassis:

Passed Time Spy stress test with 99.4% score (virtually no thermal throttling)
Keyboard area remains cool during operation
One hotspot between the fans on the underside reaches 47-48°C under load
Fan noise reaches up to 53dB in performance mode under heavy load
Nearly silent operation during everyday tasks in balanced mode

Exceptional Battery Life

Despite its high-resolution, high-refresh-rate OLED display, the Yoga 9i delivers exceptional battery endurance from its 75Wh battery:

PCMark 10 Modern Office Test: 21 hours and 32 minutes
PCMark 10 Video Playback: Over 20 hours

This outlasts competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 (76Wh battery) and HP Omnibook Ultra Flip 14 (64Wh battery), making the Yoga 9i the battery champion in its class.

The included 65W compact power adapter charges the system rapidly when needed.

Premium Audio Experience

The Yoga 9i features a four-speaker system:

2× 2-watt tweeters
2× 2-watt woofers
Integrated sound bar design

This configuration delivers rich, room-filling audio that exceeds expectations for a thin-and-light convertible, making it excellent for media consumption, video conferencing, and presentations.

Price and Competition

The Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (2025) enters the market at $1,750, positioning it as a premium offering. Its main competitors include:

HP Omnibook Ultra Flip 14 – Currently $1,500 ($250 off regular price)
- Similar “atmospheric blue” finish
- Haptic touchpad (advantage over Yoga)
- Smaller 64Wh battery
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 – $1,699
- Larger 16-inch display
- 76Wh battery
- Some drawbacks: wobbly display and shallow keyboard

While the Yoga 9i’s pricing is premium, it’s within the competitive range for high-end convertibles in 2025. We anticipate potential sales in the future that could make it even more attractive.

Conclusion: Is the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition Worth It?

The 2025 Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition stands as the most impressive convertible laptop of the year. Its combination of stunning design, exceptional display, comfortable keyboard, and industry-leading battery life make it the benchmark against which other 2-in-1s should be measured.

Pros:

Gorgeous 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz variable refresh rate
Exceptional brightness (1,100 nits peak)
Premium build quality with minimal screen wobble
Outstanding battery life despite high-end display
Excellent keyboard and pen experience
Powerful Lunar Lake performance with strong graphics
Premium audio experience

Cons:

No SD card reader
No haptic touchpad
4K option limited to 60Hz
Fans noticeable under heavy load
Premium pricing

If you’re in the market for a premium 2-in-1 convertible that excels in nearly every category, the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition should be at the top of your list. For those considering display options, the 2.8K OLED is strongly recommended over the 4K version for its superior refresh rate and battery efficiency.