Lenovo Yoga 9i To Get 2023 Upgrade: Improved Features, Release Date, More

Andi C., Tech Times 08 January 2023, 09:01 pm

After its showcase during CES 2023, Lenovo is pushing the idea of a two-screen laptop in an upgraded version of the YogaBook 9i.

Lenovo announced that its flagship laptop, the Lenovo Yoga 9i, will soon receive an upgrade with a special set of features intended to boost computer enthusiasts working in the creative sector.

According to Lenovo News, the Yoga Book 9i is a popular laptop on the market that addresses the multifaceted digital needs of a new generation of customers who elevate creativity to a new level and gives them the power to achieve their goals whether they are working, producing, learning, or having fun.

Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) Availability, Pricing

The Lenovo Yoga 9i for 2023 was unveiled at CES 2023 early this January, however, XDA-Developers reports that it will not go on sale until April, and will most likely be available straight from Lenovo first before distributing tech shops.

Lenovo states that the pricing will start at $1,499. This is a big increase over last year's price, but it is probably because this new model has a higher-end equipment as standard. The new Yoga 9i will include an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM by default, and a 2.8K OLED panel, so that price makes a lot of sense based on the official spec sheet. The introduction of new configurations in the future is yet uncertain.

Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) Known Technical Specs

ZDNet reports that the flexible Yoga Book 9i is built on the Intel® EvoTM architecture, offers dual-screen versatility, multi-mode capability, and improved entertainment options, making it more adaptable than a conventional clamshell laptop form factor.

Notably, the Lenovo Yoga 9i for 2023 is not changing all that much, but the biggest news for the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) is the release of 13th-generation Core processors from Intel. The new Core i7-1360P, in contrast to the Intel Core i7-1260P, can raise its performance cores up to 5GHz (up from 4.7GHz) and its efficiency cores to 3.7GHz (up from 3.4GHz). Intel claims that productivity performance will increase by 10%.

To give tech fans an idea of the device, here is an overview of the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2023's technical specs:

Operating system

Windows 11

CPU

Intel Core i7-1360P (12 cores, 16 threads, up to 5GHz, 18MB cache)

Graphics

Intel Iris Xe graphics

Display

14-inch OLED, 16:10 aspect ratio, 2.8K (2880 x 1800), 90Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3, 400 nits (DisplayHDR 500 True Black), touch
14-inch OLED, 16:10 aspect ratio, 4K (3840 x 2400), 60Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3, 400 nits (DisplayHDR 500 True Black), touch

Storage

512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD
1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD

RAM (soldered)

16GB LPDDR5 5200MHz

Battery and power

75Whr battery, up to 14 hours of local 1080p video playback
- 65W or 100W USB-C power adapter

Ports

2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
3.5mm headphone jack

Audio

Quad stereo speakers (dual side-mounted 3W woofers, dual front-facing 2W tweeters on hinge), audio by Bowens & Wilkins, Dolby Atmos
Dual microphone array

Camera

Full HD 1080p webcam + IR camera with privacy shutter

Windows Hello

IR webcam
Fingerprint sensor

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6E 2x2
Bluetooth 5.1

Color and finish

Oatmeal
Storm Grey

Size (WxDxH)

318 x 230 x 15.25mm (12.52 x 9.06 x 0.6 inches)

Weight

Starting at 1.4kg (3.09 pounds)

Additionally, Lenovo has removed the 8GB RAM choice, ensuring that you always get at least 16GB, and the Full HD+ display option, leaving just the most expensive OLED panels as alternatives. All of this results in a more high-end product, which helps to account for the higher beginning price.