Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition features a 15.3-inch OLED screen, RTX 5050 discrete graphics card in a 1.6 kg body.

After a long time focusing on the thin and light Yoga Slim line purely for office workers, Lenovo continues to expand its product range to serve professional users with the Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition model, with large screen size and strong configuration parameters.

By putting the GeForce RTX 50-series discrete graphics card into an optimized aluminum frame weighing less than 1.6 kg, the machine is expected to offer a balanced choice between portability and computing power. The product is sold in Vietnam with prices from 61 million VND.

After a long time focusing on the thin and light Yoga Slim line purely for office workers, Lenovo continues to expand its product range to serve professional users with the Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition model, with large screen size and strong configuration parameters.

By putting the GeForce RTX 50-series discrete graphics card into an optimized aluminum frame weighing less than 1.6 kg, the machine is expected to offer a balanced choice between portability and computing power. The product is sold in Vietnam with prices from 61 million VND.

Powering the machine is a series of new generation hardware, including Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, combined with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series discrete graphics. The new GPU platform is optimized for 5th generation Tensor cores and 4th generation RT cores, helping to accelerate 3D rendering, cinematic effects processing and intensive AI tasks.

The version in this article uses Core Ultra 7 356H chip, 32 GB RAM, and GeForce RTX 5050 laptop version. Meanwhile, the highest version can be equipped with Core Ultra 7 CPU and RTX 5060 GPU. However, the total graphics power (TGP) is limited by the company to 85 W, not the highest level for this line of graphics cards, which can reach more than 100 W.

Powering the machine is a series of new generation hardware, including Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, combined with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series discrete graphics. The new GPU platform is optimized for 5th generation Tensor cores and 4th generation RT cores, helping to accelerate 3D rendering, cinematic effects processing and intensive AI tasks.

The version in this article uses Core Ultra 7 356H chip, 32 GB RAM, and GeForce RTX 5050 laptop version. Meanwhile, the highest version can be equipped with Core Ultra 7 CPU and RTX 5060 GPU. However, the total graphics power (TGP) is limited by the company to 85 W, not the highest level for this line of graphics cards, which can reach more than 100 W.

The overall design of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition still maintains a minimalist style, with a monolithic, monochromatic aluminum case. In this year's version, the company made small tweaks to some details to create highlights, showing the clear refinement of the product. For example, the hinge part is decorated with diamond pattern, painted black for a solid mechanical feel and the steel body. The hinge is also well optimized, giving the feeling of gently opening and closing the device, but strong enough for a screen larger than 15 inches.

The device maintains a relatively complete communication port system to serve diverse needs, especially for users in the creative industry. The left side of the device has an integrated HDMI port, two high-speed USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports that support DisplayPort and an SD memory card reader, suitable for those who must frequently connect to peripheral devices. Two USB-A ports, 3.5 mm audio jack, power button and webcam toggle are located on the right side. For a computer model born in 2026, being equipped with full connection ports helps the product be relatively different from the market, but in return, the edges of the device look quite confusing.

A small but useful tweak is located on the power button on the right edge. Instead of being raised like previous models, which were easily susceptible to being turned on or off unintentionally when placed in a shockproof bag, the button is now flattened moderately compared to the frame and requires holding down for about a second each time it is used.

The device maintains a relatively complete communication port system to serve diverse needs, especially for users in the creative industry. The left side of the device has an integrated HDMI port, two high-speed USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports that support DisplayPort and an SD memory card reader, suitable for those who must frequently connect to peripheral devices. Two USB-A ports, 3.5 mm audio jack, power button and webcam toggle are located on the right side. For a computer model born in 2026, being equipped with full connection ports helps the product be relatively different from the market, but in return, the edges of the device look quite confusing.

A small but useful tweak is located on the power button on the right edge. Instead of being raised like previous models, which were easily susceptible to being turned on or off unintentionally when placed in a shockproof bag, the button is now flattened moderately compared to the frame and requires holding down for about a second each time it is used.

The device maintains a relatively complete communication port system to serve diverse needs, especially for users in the creative industry. The left side of the device has an integrated HDMI port, two high-speed USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports that support DisplayPort and an SD memory card reader, suitable for those who must frequently connect to peripheral devices. Two USB-A ports, 3.5 mm audio jack, power button and webcam toggle are located on the right side. For a computer model born in 2026, being equipped with full connection ports helps the product be relatively different from the market, but in return, the edges of the device look quite confusing.

A small but useful tweak is located on the power button on the right edge. Instead of being raised like previous models, which were easily susceptible to being turned on or off unintentionally when placed in a shockproof bag, the button is now flattened moderately compared to the frame and requires holding down for about a second each time it is used.

The display space is one of the highlights on the laptop thanks to the application of a 15.3-inch OLED panel, resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, maximum scan frequency of 165 Hz. Large size helps users easily divide many small windows to work at the same time.

Practical experience shows that the screen is of good quality, with deep blacks and high contrast. The device can meet the needs of graphics or entertainment, thanks to its brilliant color reproduction, wide color coverage and high pre-calibrated color standard. High brightness, which can reach 1,100 nits with HDR content, allows the screen to display clearly even in complex lighting environments. However, the small drawback is that the panel uses a glossy coating, which can cause light reflection. The version in the article is also not equipped with a touch screen.

The display space is one of the highlights on the laptop thanks to the application of a 15.3-inch OLED panel, resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, maximum scan frequency of 165 Hz. Large size helps users easily divide many small windows to work at the same time.

Practical experience shows that the screen is of good quality, with deep blacks and high contrast. The device can meet the needs of graphics or entertainment, thanks to its brilliant color reproduction, wide color coverage and high pre-calibrated color standard. High brightness, which can reach 1,100 nits with HDR content, allows the screen to display clearly even in complex lighting environments. However, the small drawback is that the panel uses a glossy coating, which can cause light reflection. The version in the article is also not equipped with a touch screen.

Similar to previous Lenovo models, the keyboard continues to be one of the great strengths that brings a good experience to users. The key travel is 1.5 mm deep, the surface of each key is slightly concave to hug the fingertips and has a smooth anti-slip coating, making typing more reliable. Despite the large screen, the device still maintains a tenkeyless keyboard design with no independent number keys, which can be a limitation for those who often work with spreadsheets and data entry.

In return, the touchpad has a large size (95 x 150 mm), providing a large operating space to help multi-point gestures, swiping windows or scrolling pages take place freely and comfortably. In addition, the touchpad can also interact with the Yoga Pen Gen 2, allowing users to use the pen to write, draw, and sketch directly. However, the version sold in the Vietnamese market does not come with a pen in the box.

Similar to previous Lenovo models, the keyboard continues to be one of the great strengths that brings a good experience to users. The key travel is 1.5 mm deep, the surface of each key is slightly concave to hug the fingertips and has a smooth anti-slip coating, making typing more reliable. Despite the large screen, the device still maintains a tenkeyless keyboard design with no independent number keys, which can be a limitation for those who often work with spreadsheets and data entry.

In return, the touchpad has a large size (95 x 150 mm), providing a large operating space to help multi-point gestures, swiping windows or scrolling pages take place freely and comfortably. In addition, the touchpad can also interact with the Yoga Pen Gen 2, allowing users to use the pen to write, draw, and sketch directly. However, the version sold in the Vietnamese market does not come with a pen in the box.

In terms of configuration, the device is equipped with 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD hard drive. Although it does not create a breakthrough in terms of parameters, this is still a significant balancing effort when the memory components market continuously increases in price. 32 GB RAM is also a "safe threshold", enough for users to feel secure in heavy multitasking, opening dozens of browser tabs in parallel with graphics software or running local AI models.

Actual working experience shows that the machine responds smoothly in most operations, from cutting and editing a 4K video timeline with multiple color layers on Premiere, processing RAW image files weighing hundreds of megabytes on Photoshop to simulating 3D objects. The RTX 5050 discrete graphics card is limited by the manufacturer to 85 W in power consumption (TGP) to fit the thinness of the camera body, but the device's actual graphics processing ability still provides high reliability.

On Cinebench 2026 software, the Core Ultra 7 356H processor recorded about 500 single-threaded points and 4,600 multi-threaded points, while the GPU graphics test reached more than 35,000 points, a decent level with this configuration. The trade-off for this power is device temperature and battery life.

In terms of configuration, the device is equipped with 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD hard drive. Although it does not create a breakthrough in terms of parameters, this is still a significant balancing effort when the memory components market continuously increases in price. 32 GB RAM is also a "safe threshold", enough for users to feel secure in heavy multitasking, opening dozens of browser tabs in parallel with graphics software or running local AI models.

Actual working experience shows that the machine responds smoothly in most operations, from cutting and editing a 4K video timeline with multiple color layers on Premiere, processing RAW image files weighing hundreds of megabytes on Photoshop to simulating 3D objects. The RTX 5050 discrete graphics card is limited by the manufacturer to 85 W in power consumption (TGP) to fit the thinness of the camera body, but the device's actual graphics processing ability still provides high reliability.

On Cinebench 2026 software, the Core Ultra 7 356H processor recorded about 500 single-threaded points and 4,600 multi-threaded points, while the GPU graphics test reached more than 35,000 points, a decent level with this configuration. The trade-off for this power is device temperature and battery life.

To solve the heat dissipation problem, Lenovo expanded the grille area significantly, taking up nearly half of the bottom of the device, with two large cooling fans inside. The rubber base strip is also designed to be thicker, helping to raise the back body off the table, creating a clear space for air circulation.

In practical experience with office tasks or web browsing, the cooling system operates smoothly. However, when pushing the machine into heavy tasks such as 3D rendering or continuous benchmarking, the two fans will accelerate to maximum speed and make quite audible noise. At this time, the left armrest also warms up more clearly than the right.

Having to bear the burden of a highly configured system also makes battery life a trade-off point for users. Actual testing with basic tasks at high screen brightness, the device consumes about 35% of battery capacity after one hour of continuous operation. Battery usage time is difficult to reach a full working day, requiring users to carry the device's high-capacity charger with them.

To solve the heat dissipation problem, Lenovo expanded the grille area significantly, taking up nearly half of the bottom of the device, with two large cooling fans inside. The rubber base strip is also designed to be thicker, helping to raise the back body off the table, creating a clear space for air circulation.

In practical experience with office tasks or web browsing, the cooling system operates smoothly. However, when pushing the machine into heavy tasks such as 3D rendering or continuous benchmarking, the two fans will accelerate to maximum speed and make quite audible noise. At this time, the left armrest also warms up more clearly than the right.

Having to bear the burden of a highly configured system also makes battery life a trade-off point for users. Actual testing with basic tasks at high screen brightness, the device consumes about 35% of battery capacity after one hour of continuous operation. Battery usage time is difficult to reach a full working day, requiring users to carry the device's high-capacity charger with them.

As a model bearing the "Aura Edition" suffix, the Yoga Pro 7i is equipped with a number of features that are typical of the Aura line, which is a more advanced version jointly developed by Lenovo and Intel.

In addition to appearance, the tools that make the Aura line famous such as Smart Modes have the ability to automatically recognize the context to optimize resources, usage and protect the device; Smart Share to help the device communicate easily with devices such as phones, other computers, or peripheral devices.

A new highlight on this year's Gen 11 generation lies in the Tap to Pair feature to quickly connect accessories. Instead of having to open the Windows Bluetooth settings menu and manually search, users just need to hold the wireless mouse or headset charging box and tap twice on the edge of the screen, a pop-up window will immediately appear to confirm pairing within a few seconds.

As a model bearing the "Aura Edition" suffix, the Yoga Pro 7i is equipped with a number of features that are typical of the Aura line, which is a more advanced version jointly developed by Lenovo and Intel.

In addition to appearance, the tools that make the Aura line famous such as Smart Modes have the ability to automatically recognize the context to optimize resources, usage and protect the device; Smart Share to help the device communicate easily with devices such as phones, other computers, or peripheral devices.

A new highlight on this year's Gen 11 generation lies in the Tap to Pair feature to quickly connect accessories. Instead of having to open the Windows Bluetooth settings menu and manually search, users just need to hold the wireless mouse or headset charging box and tap twice on the edge of the screen, a pop-up window will immediately appear to confirm pairing within a few seconds.

At a price of 60 million VND, equipping the RTX 5050 graphics card helps the Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition compete directly with gaming laptop models, or some professional models for graphics on the market.

Lenovo products score points by retaining the relatively thin design typical of the Yoga line, sharp OLED screen, diverse connection ports, powerful keyboard and touchpad that provide a good feeling of use, and full physical connectivity. In return, battery life and device temperature when running heavy tasks are factors to consider. The product is a suitable choice for workers who need a powerful machine to run AI and graphics tasks, but still want high portability and minimalist appearance compared to thick and heavy workstations.

At a price of 60 million VND, equipping the RTX 5050 graphics card helps the Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition compete directly with gaming laptop models, or some professional models for graphics on the market.

Lenovo products score points by retaining the relatively thin design typical of the Yoga line, sharp OLED screen, diverse connection ports, powerful keyboard and touchpad that provide a good feeling of use, and full physical connectivity. In return, battery life and device temperature when running heavy tasks are factors to consider. The product is a suitable choice for workers who need a powerful machine to run AI and graphics tasks, but still want high portability and minimalist appearance compared to thick and heavy workstations.

Liu Quy