I got my hands on Lenovo's new dual-screen OLED laptop — I can already see how the redesign makes it better than ever

The latest 14-inch Yoga Book 9i (10th generation) from Lenovo has made its way to me in 2025, and I’ve been enjoying exploring this innovative dual-screen laptop.

Compared to its Generation 9 forerunner, it has undergone a revamp, making it somewhat similar in certain aspects to the impressive 14-inch ASUS Zenbook DUO I highly recommend, which I previously reviewed.

In the year 2025, dual-screen laptops are still an uncommon find. These devices usually perform exceptionally well when it comes to handling multiple tasks and collaborative work, yet they haven’t quite achieved widespread popularity due to certain compromises involved.

I’m eagerly looking forward to personally observing the modifications Lenovo introduced in the Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10) since these improvements, according to specifications, seem to make it more appealing to a broader range of consumers.

I’m intending to compose an extensive, comprehensive critique of the latest Yoga Book 9i model, yet I thought it would be helpful to share my initial thoughts following several hours of usage with you in advance.

This practical demonstration was facilitated through a review unit supplied by Lenovo. It’s important to note that Lenovo played no role in shaping the content of this article and was not privy to the article prior to its publication.

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10): What’s in the box?

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10) is enclosed in eco-friendly packaging, with its active pen housed in a paper wrapper instead.

Upon arrival, I find the laptop ensconced in a cloth casing, suggesting a careful and protective handling. Inside, it appears to be fully equipped, offering all the essentials needed for a comprehensive setup.

You’ll find a Bluetooth wireless keyboard, a collapsible stand, a Lenovo stylus for writing (the Yoga Pen), and a compact 65W USB-C charger that can be directly plugged into a power outlet.

In this sentence, I used “collapsible” instead of “folding,” “writing” instead of “inking,” and “compact” instead of “tiny.” The meaning remains the same but with simpler words and more natural flow.

Besides this, there’s also some instructional material and an accompanying rice paper sheet offering a quick guide for operating the dual-screen laptop.

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10): What’s new compared to Gen 9?

2025 model of The Yoga Book 9i is out, boasting Intel’s advanced Arrow Lake processors: either the Core Ultra 7 255H or Core Ultra 9 285H. These new chips mark a significant leap over the Meteor Lake Core Ultra CPUs found in the Gen 9 Yoga Book.

The freshly introduced chips significantly enhance overall performance, particularly in terms of multi-core tasks. Notably, the built-in Arc 140T graphics processor offers a significant power upgrade compared to previous models.

As a researcher, I’ve found that the chips in question don’t manage to push the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) past 13 Tera Operations Per Second (TOPS). This falls short of the Copilot+’s local AI requirement of 45 TOPS.

The LPDDR5x RAM has a slight speed increase, operating at approximately 8.4 GHz, compared to the previous version’s 7.47 GHz. Meanwhile, the M.2 2242 SSD continues to offer the same storage capacities, with options for 512GB or 1TB, all utilizing PCIe 4.0 NVMe technology.

The new LPDDR5x RAM is a bit quicker at running about 8.4 GHz compared to its previous speed of 7.47 GHz. Regarding the M.2 2242 SSD, it still provides storage choices of either 512GB or 1TB with the same PCIe 4.0 NVMe technology as before.

In the 2025 version of the Lenovo Gen 10 Yoga Book 9i, they didn’t just enhance the performance hardware; rather, the size of the dual touch OLED displays has been increased significantly. Specifically, each display now spans 14 inches, which is larger than the 13.3-inch screens found in the Gen 9 model.

The devices can now achieve a 120Hz refresh rate, and when HDR is activated, they become exceptionally bright up to 750 nits; without HDR, the maximum brightness is 500 nits. To give them a sleek, contemporary appearance, bezel thickness has been reduced.

For the latest version, both size and weight have been adjusted. Compared to its predecessor, the Gen 10 model has a larger footprint, but it surprisingly weighs less – about 2.69 pounds versus 2.95 pounds.

Wi-Fi 7 has taken over for Wi-Fi 6E, but physical ports remain the same with three Thunderbolt 4.

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10): First impressions

After receiving the Yoga Book 9i (Generation 10), I promptly opened its packaging, and spent approximately four hours exploring its features to form some initial opinions prior to writing an in-depth review.

Design

In a predictable manner, The Yoga Book adopts Lenovo’s contemporary design aesthetic, which is similarly noticeable in high-end models such as the Yoga 9i and Yoga Slim 9i, laptops that we have previously examined.

The magnesium exterior, characterized by its rounded contours and sleek profile, conceals the presence of two internal screens.

Within a magnesium shell featuring rounded corners and edges, and a slender silhouette, you’d never guess there are two displays hiding inside.

As a researcher studying this device, I can share that when closed, these displays stack neatly upon one another, unlike the ASUS Zenbook DUO with its keyboard insert. This design choice contributes significantly to the overall lightness and thinness of the product. Furthermore, unlike some other models, this device lacks a built-in stand on the backside.

Lenovo utilizes an “origami-style” stand to maintain the stability of the Yoga Book in a dual-screen setup. I’ve played around with it for a short while, and it effectively holds the device steady in both horizontal and vertical positions.

Even though the PC weighs only 2.69 pounds, it’s important to note that you’ll need to carry around the keyboard and origami stand separately. This means that while using it as a tablet might be convenient, you’ll usually have extra accessories attached if you’re not.

I’m undecided how I feel about the design choices here; I need more time to get used to the setup.

One feature that continues from the Yoga 9i, our top choice for the best Windows laptops, is a soundbar hinge linking the screens. Inside this hinge are two 2W tweeters with Dolby Atmos tuning, which always face you regardless of how you’re using your computer.

The soundbar speakers are accompanied by two 2-watt woofers along the lower sides of the device, which I used for playing music yesterday – both outdoors as I worked and indoors later on. In both settings, the audio quality was exceptional, delivering a powerful, rich, and crystal-clear sound.

Above the primary screen, there’s a 5MP camera equipped with an Infrared (IR) sensor for Windows Hello face recognition and it additionally enables Automatic Locks and Unlocks through Human Presence Detection. On the side of the laptop, you’ll find a small switch that can be activated to draw a privacy screen when needed.

The device has only three Thunderbolt 4 ports, with one located on the left side and two positioned on the right. When using additional devices, it might be necessary to use a Thunderbolt dock or hub. I appreciate that the computer can be charged from both sides.

Display

One of the biggest changes to the new Yoga Book 9i is a jump from 13.3-inch to 14-inch displays.

Both the OLED screens share the same specifications: they offer a resolution of 2800 x 1800 pixels, have a standard brightness of 500 nits that can increase to 750 nits with High Dynamic Range (HDR) activated, and boast a swift refresh rate of 120Hz.

Regardless of its shiny surface, the screens maintain clarity even under bright light conditions, eliminating the need for enhanced high dynamic range (HDR) in outdoor usage like my experience with the Yoga Book 9i on a sunny backyard day.

Enlarging the display area gives you additional work area for increased productivity. Plus, with its 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy and superior contrast, it’s an visual delight. It also comes equipped with Dolby Vision and DisplayHDR True Black 600 certification.

I haven’t tried writing with the active pen just yet, but I’m aware that it provides the conventional 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity along with tilt recognition.

This pen is a full-sized model, featuring a USB-C charging port, and it adheres magnetically to diverse areas on the exterior of your laptop. Additionally, the origami-style stand incorporates an elastic grip loop that not only serves as a handy attachment point but also conveniently holds the pen for secure transport.

Keyboard and touchpad

In terms of criticisms regarding the Yoga Book 9i, the arrangement of the keyboard and touchpad within its dual-screen layout is something I find most challenging, despite acknowledging that the keyboard itself is exceptional.

I wrote approximately a thousand words on it, appreciating the immersive journey and illuminated keyboard (a feature that was lacking in its previous model). The increased size of this laptop corresponds to a roomier keyboard, providing more comfortable spacing.

The magnetic attachment is on either the upper or lower section of the screen. When placed at the top, the lower part functions as a large touchpad with both left and right mouse clicking options.

If it’s located at the bottom, the upper part of the lower display area will automatically populate with customizable widgets for you.

In my investigation, I encounter a predicament when my laptop is positioned vertically on its dual-screen setup using the origami stand. I find that this arrangement poses a challenge for me in certain aspects.

Since the keyboard doesn’t have a built-in touchpad, using two screens at full capacity requires an external mouse for navigation purposes. Although ASUS’s Zenbook DUO keyboard does a better job with its integrated solution, I remain flexible and plan to keep testing further.

Performance hardware and battery

I’ve been using the Yoga Book 9i for approximately four hours now, fresh out of its packaging. I still haven’t taken the charger out of its box.

Given that nearly half my time was spent working outside under full screen brightness, the fact that I still managed to get 58% battery life left is quite remarkable.

Absolutely! The 2025 model boasts a larger battery capacity, specifically 88Wh, over the previous 80Wh. However, it’s plausible that much of this improvement in efficiency can be attributed to Intel’s latest innovation, the Core Ultra Series 2 processors.

As I scrutinize this device, it boasts a 16-core configuration, comprising 6 high-performance cores, 8 energy-efficient cores, and 2 low-power efficient cores.

In the latest generation 9 of the Yoga Book 9i, the Core Ultra 7 155U processor features a unique configuration: it comprises 12 cores, specifically, 2 Performance cores, 8 Efficient cores, and 2 Low Power Efficient cores.

As a tech enthusiast, I can’t wait to get my hands on the new Yoga Book 9i! From what I’ve gathered so far, I believe it will handle just about anything I toss at it with ease. Even gaming on its latest Arc integrated graphics seems promising!

It would be intriguing to examine the heat storage ability as well. Notably, the base of the laptop seems devoid of any openings for air intake. Instead, these are concealed along the rear edge of the lower panel, partially obscured behind the soundbar hinge.

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10): Where can I buy it?

You can now purchase The Yoga Book 9i with a screen size of 14 inches (Gen 10) directly from Lenovo’s official site. While it may eventually become available through third-party retailers, for the moment, customizing your model would be best done on their website.

The base price is set at $2,079.99 for a system featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H CPU, 16GB of high-speed LPDDR5x RAM, a spacious 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, and two 14-inch 2.8K OLED touch screens.

To give you a sense of the price, the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) featuring a Core Ultra 9 285H CPU, 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and dual 14-inch 2.8L OLED touch screens is being sold for $1,699 on Best Buy at the moment.

In simpler terms, there is a significant disparity in this aspect, and unfortunately, Lenovo doesn’t seem to be addressing a broader range of consumers here.

Lenovo mentions the Core Ultra 9 processor as an available option in their documentation, however, it appears that this chip isn’t currently available for purchase in stores.

Alternatively, you now have the option to boost your RAM to 32GB at an additional cost of $60, or increase your storage capacity to 1TB for an extra $40. Furthermore, you are free to choose between Windows 11 Home and Pro. If you opt for the Pro version, there will be an additional charge of $65.

2025-05-24 18:10

I got my hands on Lenovo’s new dual-screen OLED laptop — I can already see how the redesign makes it better than ever