Lenovo Yoga 7a assessment: A succesful 2-in-1 with weak graphics

Finest Costs Right now: Lenovo Yoga 7a

Lenovo’s Yoga 7a is a mid-range 2-in-1. Priced at $1,599.99, it’s not precisely a price range machine, but it surely sweetens the take care of an OLED show, 24GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a bundled stylus. The two-in-1’s most notable draw back is AMD’s Radeon 840M built-in graphics, which is weak among the many choices out there in 2026. Nonetheless, the Yoga 7a might make sense in case you discover it on low cost.

Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1: Specs and options as-tested

The Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 is available in a few configurations, and the mannequin I examined was near probably the most succesful variant on provide. It has the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 chip, 24GB of RAM, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 strong state drive, and an OLED touchscreen.

• CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 7 445
• Reminiscence: 24GB LPDDR5x-8000
• Graphics/GPU: Built-in AMD Radeon 840M
• NPU: AMD XDNA NPU as much as 50 TOPS
• Show: 14-inch 1920×1200 OLED 60Hz touchscreen
• Storage: 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 strong state drive
• Webcam and microphone: 5MP webcam with IR digicam and privateness shutter
• Connectivity: 2x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x MicroSD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
• Networking: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
• Biometrics: Home windows Whats up facial recognition
• Battery capability: 70 watt-hours
• Dimensions: 12.44 x 8.94 x 0.60 inches
• Weight: 3.04 kilos
• Working System: Home windows 11 Professional
• Worth: $1,599.99 MSRP

All of this brings the value to $1,599.99, up from an entry-level worth of $1,229.99. If roughly $1,600 feels like lots for a laptop computer with these specs, I agree. However, as you could have heard, there’s at the moment a RAM pricing disaster. This seemingly contributes to the value, in addition to the choice to supply solely 24GB, as a substitute of 32GB, of RAM.

Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1: Design and construct high quality

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I can sum up the Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1’s look in a single phrase. Wise. It’s a easy, clear design with a silver colorway that’s neither eye-catching nor offensive. The two-in-1’s chassis is basically made from aluminum, which offers a premium really feel, however there’s nothing distinctive in regards to the supplies to make the Yoga 7a stand out from opponents. The design contains good-looking rounded edges, which make the laptop computer comfy to deal with.

There’s precisely one side of the design that stands out, and that’s the digicam hump that initiatives barely from the highest bezel. It’s slightly awkward, I suppose, but additionally offers a simple grip for opening the show.

The Yoga 7a weighs in at 3.04 kilos and measures about six-tenths of an inch thick. That’s definitely skinny and light-weight, but it surely’s common for the class. The MSI Status Flip 14 AI+ and HP OmniBook X Flip 14 are roughly equal in measurement and weight, for instance.

As a result of it’s a 2-in-1, the Yoga 7a can be utilized as both a laptop computer or a pill. That is made potential by the 360-degree hinge. Its weight of three.04 kilos is heavy to be used as a pill, so it’s no iPad substitute. Nonetheless, pill mode is a pleasant bonus and may make the gadget extra versatile. If you wish to lay in your sofa and watch Netflix, for instance, the Yoga 7a can deal with that extra comfortably than a standard laptop computer.

Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1: Keyboard, touchpad

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A fairly spacious keyboard stretches throughout the Yoga 7a 2-in-1’s inside. Most keys are giant, with solely the right-side Enter and Backspace keys feeling a bit small—although even they’re giant sufficient.

The keys activate with a wholesome quantity of key journey and a easy motion. I would like a extra definitive and crisp bottoming motion, nevertheless; the keys really feel a bit smooth. They’re additionally quieter than I favor, although your opinion will fluctuate. The keyboard is strong general.

Keyboard backlighting is commonplace. That’s typical for a 2-in-1 or laptop computer on this worth bracket. The backlight provides two brightness settings.

The touchpad measures about 4.5 inches vast and three inches deep. That’s advantageous, but it surely’s positively on the small facet for a touchpad on a contemporary 14-inch 2-in-1 or laptop computer. Opponents just like the Asus Vivobook Flip and, after all, Apple’s MacBook Air delivers a bigger touchpad floor. Nonetheless, the touchpad was responsive and labored nicely for multi-touch gestures.

Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1: Show, audio

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Lenovo provides the Yoga 7a 2-in-1 with one in all two OLED shows; a 14-inch 1200p 60Hz touchscreen or a 14-inch 1800p 120Hz touchscreen. Mine arrived with the previous, and I count on most individuals may even obtain this show, because it’s the one included by default with pre-built configurations on Lenovo’s web site. 

A 14-inch 1920×1200 OLED with a 60Hz refresh charge is nothing to shout about in 2026, however that doesn’t imply it’s unhealthy. Quite the opposite, the show offers about 161 pixels per inch (roughly equal to the sharpness of a 4K 27-inch monitor), wonderful distinction, and a large shade gamut. The picture is vivid, lifelike, and immersive.

With that stated, I like to recommend going for the show improve in case you’re shopping for direct by Lenovo. The 2880×1800 120Hz improve is just $55 costlier. You possibly can seize the upgraded OLED for a similar worth because the mannequin I reviewed. That’s as a result of the mannequin I reviewed has Home windows 11 Professional, which can also be a $55 improve. Should you select the upgraded OLED, after which ditch Home windows 11 Professional, you’re nonetheless at a $1,599.99 MSRP. I count on most individuals will achieve extra from the OLED improve than from Home windows 11 Professional.

OLED shows are extraordinarily frequent at this worth level, and almost all of them are produced by Samsung. So, whereas each Yoga 7a show choices will look nice, they’re much like what you’ll discover in competing gadgets. 

Audio is offered by 4 2-watt audio system. Two seem like positioned alongside the keyboard, whereas two others are beneath the laptop computer. That is good placement, because it means no less than two of the audio system ought to be unobstructed regardless of how you utilize the gadget (bear in mind—it’s each a laptop computer and pill). The audio expertise isn’t spectacular however offers good quantity and it’s fulfilling sufficient for many leisure. Lenovo typically has an edge over its Home windows competitor in audio efficiency, and that is still true for the Yoga 7a 2-in-1.

Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1: Webcam, microphone, biometrics

A 5MP webcam able to as much as 1440p decision is stuffed within the Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1’s digicam bump. It’s a typical instance of the breed; the picture seems to be sharp in good lighting however grainy in darker settings and shade seize is mediocre. Nonetheless, it’s corresponding to most fashionable laptops and ok for Zoom or Google Meet.

Lenovo features a bodily privateness shutter, which is all the time good to see and should give the laptop computer an edge amongst privacy-conscious consumers.

The Yoga 7a has a quad microphone array, which is a technical improve over the extra frequent dual-microphone array. It’s a blended end result, although. On the one hand, audio pick-up is nice and noise cancelation is extremely efficient. 

Nonetheless, the noise cancelation will be overly aggressive. For instance, the noise cancelation incessantly kicked in if I paused my dialog with a protracted “umm…”. Luckily, this may be mounted by altering the microphone noise cancelation settings in Lenovo’s Vantage software program. The default is “A number of Voices,” however the “Regular” setting works higher for many video calls.

As soon as I modified that setting, I discovered the microphone high quality to be wonderful. I nonetheless wouldn’t suggest it for recording a podcast, or any equally intensive job, however audio pick-up is extraordinarily clear and crisp.

Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1: Connectivity

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The Lenovo Yoga 7a has two USB-C ports, every with 10Gbps of knowledge. These additionally help Energy Supply and as much as 65 watts of Energy Supply. 

There’s really a slight distinction between them, as one helps DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR10, whereas the opposite helps DisplayPort 1.4. The ports are unlabeled, so there’s no strategy to discover this. This can be a critical nitpick, nevertheless, as a result of DisplayPort 1.4 is lots able to dealing with the 1440p/60Hz and 4K/60Hz displays 99.9 p.c of Yoga 7a customers will join.

You’ll additionally discover one USB-C port on all sides of the laptop computer, as a substitute of each on one facet. This can be a good bonus, because it makes cable administration a bit simpler. It means you don’t must snake a wire across the rear of the laptop computer when connecting to a peripheral positioned on the alternative facet of the laptop computer. The USB-C ports are in the direction of the rear of the laptop computer, too, which additional helps with cable administration.

The 2 USB-C ports are joined by one USB-A port with 5Gbps of knowledge. Further connectivity contains HDMI 2.1, a microSD card reader, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack.

This can be a strong vary of connectivity. My solely actual gripe considerations the info charge of the USB-C ports. Aggressive laptops with Intel inside normally have Thunderbolt with no less than 40Gbps of knowledge. AMD laptops can probably match that with USB-C 4, however Lenovo didn’t go that far. This may very well be a priority in case you use a USB dock with many related gadgets together with quick USB storage.

Wi-fi connectivity contains Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, and Wi-Fi 7 supplied strong—although typical—efficiency on my house community.

Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1: Efficiency

The Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 has an AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 processor. Regardless of what the Ryzen 7 branding might need you assume, that is really a relatively low-end chip in AMD’s 2026 laptop computer chip line-up. It has six cores with 12 threads and a most turbo increase clock of 4.6GHz. It additionally sticks to AMD’s entry-level Radeon 840M built-in graphics.

Lenovo pairs the Ryzen AI 7 445 with a wholesome 24GB of RAM and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 strong state drive. Total efficiency is suitable, however the Ryzen AI 7 445 feels a bit out of its league.

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We begin with PCMark 10, a holistic system benchmark. Right here the Lenovo Yoga 7a hits a middling rating of 6,962. That’s not unhealthy, but it surely’s the bottom amongst related laptops that PCWorld has lately examined.

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Subsequent up is Cinebench 2024, a contemporary closely multi-threaded CPU benchmark. The Ryzen AI 7 445 does higher right here with a rating of 622, which is near the MSI Status Flip 14 AI+ with Intel Core Extremely X7 358H. Nonetheless, the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 takes the win regardless of the actual fact it has the older Ryzen AI 7 350 inside. It’s an older chip, but it surely additionally has two extra cores than the Ryzen AI 7 445.

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It’s an identical story in Handbrake, an older, closely multi-threaded CPU benchmark. This lengthy period check as soon as once more reveals the Ryzen AI 7 445 can obtain an honest end result however can’t break free from the pack.

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Shifting on to GPU efficiency reveals the Ryzen AI 7 445’s greatest flaw. The AMD Radeon 840M was by no means a formidable built-in graphics choice, and Intel’s launch of Core Extremely Collection 3 chips with improved Xe3 graphics cores leaves the Radeon 840M in a foul spot.

In consequence, the Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 delivered the worst efficiency by a big margin. The Dell XPS 14 with Intel Core Extremely 5 325 and Intel Graphics scored 2,960 in Time Spy, whereas the Yoga 7a with Ryzen AI 7 445 and Radeon 840M solely scored 1,668. That’s an enormous hole. And bear in mind, Intel Graphics is the entry-level Panther Lake built-in GPU, so that is an Apples-to-Apples comparability.

Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1: Battery life and portability

Lenovo ships the Yoga 7a 2-in-1 with a 70 watt-hours battery. That’s a mean measurement for a 14-inch machine. Not enormous, however not tiny, both. Maybe unsurprisingly, it additionally results in common battery life.

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The Yoga 7a exceeded 15 and a half hours in PC World’s commonplace battery check, which loops a 4K clip of the quick movie Tears of Metal. Because the graph reveals, this isn’t a really typical end result for a contemporary 14-inch machine. Many opponents provide roughly related battery life.

There are some outliers, nevertheless, and people outliers typically use Intel or Qualcomm {hardware}. The MSI Status Flip 14 AI+, for instance, has an Intel Core Extremely X7 358H and exceeded 30 hours of battery life.

Whereas that makes the Yoga 7a look unhealthy, the graph might be not consultant of how the laptop computer will really feel in actual life. 15 hours remains to be a very long time, and the Yoga 7a trended in the direction of 10 to 12 hours of battery life even in my real-world workflows. Realistically, you’re prone to end up close to a charger earlier than the battery provides out. However if you’d like a critical long-haul laptop computer, or are inclined to overlook to cost your laptop computer when house, then the MSI is a greater decide than the Lenovo.

Talking of charging, the Yoga 7a ships with a compact 65-watt charger that’s simple to pack. The laptop computer has a Speedy Cost Categorical function that Lenovo says can ship 3 hours of runtime in quarter-hour, although this solely works when the laptop computer is in hibernation or totally shut down.

 The laptop computer’s modest energy draw additionally means it’s simple to cost not solely on a 65-watt energy supply, but additionally on lower-wattage chargers. Even a contemporary iPhone charger ought to be capable of ship a full cost in a bit over 4 hours.

Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1: Conclusion

The Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 is a wise laptop computer that’s let down by a mediocre AMD Ryzen chip. The Ryzen AI 7 445 has solely six cores (with 12 threads) and entry-level Radeon 840M graphics. Whereas the AMD chip’s general CPU efficiency is aggressive with Intel chips just like the Core Extremely 5 325, the Radeon 840M isn’t almost as fast as Intel Graphics. The Yoga 7a’s MSRP of $1,599.99 additional worsens the issue, because it feels relatively excessive for a laptop computer with entry-level graphics efficiency.

Alternatively, the RAM disaster is actual. A laptop computer with this degree of efficiency wouldn’t be aggressive at $1,600 in mid-2025. In mid-2026, nevertheless, it might symbolize a brand new regular. I’m not able to say that but, as a result of retail MSRPs can see huge reductions if PC makers discover that buyers aren’t hitting the purchase button. Nonetheless, the Yoga 7a 2-in-1’s pricing seems like a warning that RAM worth will increase are passing by to customers in an enormous method, as Lenovo is normally aggressive on worth.

With all that stated, the Yoga 7a is a flexible decide that’s value a glance if you’d like a Home windows 2-in-1, even when it fails to face out in anyone space.