Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Named Laptop of the Year in TechRadar Choice Awards 2023
By Pierre Herubel
In a market filled with excellent but predictable laptops, the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i stood out and was awarded Laptop of the Year in the prestigious TechRadar Choice Awards 2023, sponsored by Norton.
As someone who has been reviewing laptops for years, it is not easy for me to be truly impressed by a new device. However, when I saw the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i in action for the first time, my mind was truly blown. This laptop offers a unique dual-screen design that goes beyond being a mere gimmick, unlike other attempts in the market.
The standout feature of the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is its two gorgeous 13.3-inch 2.8K OLED screens. These screens can be used vertically, offering a book-like reading experience ideal for studying. Alternatively, when turned horizontally, they transform into a spacious dual-screen Windows 11 desktop, providing users with a vast workspace.
Typing on the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i feels just as comfortable as with a traditional laptop, thanks to its detachable keyboard. When the keyboard is detached and used on a desk, the two screens can be dedicated solely to apps and windows. Additionally, when folded into a laptop-like shape, the keyboard snaps into place on the surface of the bottom screen, utilizing the rest of the screen as a large touchpad.
What sets the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i apart is its inventiveness and flexibility. In a market where most laptops follow a tried-and-tested clamshell design, the Yoga Book 9i offers a refreshing change. While other laptop manufacturers often overcomplicate their designs without adding enough benefits to justify the complexity, Lenovo has struck the perfect balance with this dual-screen laptop.
The device is not only innovative in design but also powerful in terms of hardware. Equipped with a 13th Generation Intel Core i7-1355U, 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of speedy SSD storage, the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i delivers impressive performance. Despite its powerful components and extra screen, it does not compromise on battery life. In our tests, we achieved almost 10 hours of use with both screens on and over 12 hours with just one display in use, making it suitable for a full workday.
While the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i comes with a price tag of $1,999 / £2,299 / $4,299, it is an investment that easily justifies its recognition as Laptop of the Year. This exciting and bold reimagining of the laptop form factor is a glimpse into the future of laptops.
As technology continues to evolve, the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i demonstrates the potential for laptops to break free from their familiar designs. It is a remarkable product that pushes the boundaries of what a laptop can be.
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