Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) vs HP Envy x360 (2022): What's the best convertible?
The new Lenovo Yoga 6 is a welcome refresh of a fantastic convertible, but should you choose it over the more premium HP Envy x360?
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and T14s Gen 4: Release date, price, and everything you need to know
The ThinkPad T14 and T14s are the latest versions of Lenovo's "workhorse" laptops. Here's everything you need to know about them.
Lenovo's ThinkPad lineup contains some of the best business laptops across all different price and feature tiers. But it's the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, along with the slimmer T14s, that are often considered the more mainstream options, with Lenovo often calling them "workhorse" laptops. For 2023, Lenovo introduced the ThinkPad T14 and T14s Gen 4 — refreshed versions of some of its most popular laptops, now with faster specs and other improvements.
The fantastic Lenovo Yoga 7i is 40% off this weekend only
Right now, you can save a whopping $400 on the Lenovo Yoga 7i, one of the best convertible laptops on the market. It can be yours for just $600.
If you've been on the hunt for a great laptop with a large screen but you don't want to spend a lot, look no further than the Lenovo Yoga 7i. Thanks to an ongoing deal, you can save a whopping $400 on this fantastic convertible laptop right now, bringing the price down to just $600. For that price, you're getting a fast Intel Core i5-1240P processor and a 16-inch 2.5K OLED display. You won't find much better than that at this price, and the deal is only available this weekend, so you'll want to take advantage of its as soon as possible.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4: Release date, price, and everything you need to know
The new ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 brings a fresh redesign with narrow bezels and other tweaks suited for hybrid workers.
Lenovo started 2023 by refreshing some of its best ThinkPad models. This means that alongside the ThinkPad Z series and the ThinkPad T, E, and L series, the ThinkPad X13 has finally gotten a significant facelift with a new Gen 4 model.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 Gen 2: Release date, price, and everything you need to know
Lenovo refreshed the looks of the ThinkPad Z13 and bumped the specs on it and the ThinkPad Z16. Here's everything to know.
The best Lenovo ThinkPad with AMD CPUs is getting even better. Lenovo announced refreshed ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 models in March, and though these laptops aren't seeing that many changes, they do still look quite promising.
Best convertible laptops in 2023
Looking for the best convertible laptops? Here are some of the best options on the market that we receommend.
When you look at the best laptops you can buy today, you'll see a few different form factors to choose from. You can buy a typical clamshell laptop if you just want the basics, or go with a tablet and a detachable keyboard if portability is your number one priority. But then there's the best form factor a PC can have — personally speaking, at least — the convertible. Convertible PCs give you the versatility of a tablet while also having the convenience of a keyboard permanently available, plus they can usually afford to be more powerful than a typical tablet.
Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) vs MacBook Pro (2023): Which one is better for you?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i is a great Windows convertible, but the MacBook Pro (2023) is a powerful clamshell laptop. We look at the differences for you here.
If you're considering a premium computer in 2023 for work or school, there are two choices that are best in the category. You'll find the MacBook Pro (2023) which is one of the best Apple Macs, has the new Apple M2 chip under the hood, and is great for video editing and content creators. Then, there's the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) which is one of the best Windows convertibles and has an impressive OLED display, and the latest 13th-generation Intel CPUs under the hood.
Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) vs Surface Pro 9: Convertible or tablet?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i and the Surface Pro 9 are very different devices with very different form factors, so which one is right for you?
If you're considering buying a new Windows device in 2023, then there are two options you may be looking at. The Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) is one of the best Windows convertibles you can buy, and the Surface Pro 9 is one of the best Windows tablets. Off the bat, you'll notice the form factors greatly distinguish these devices, but if you dive deeper to look at the display, the performance, and the ports, there are many other things you'd want to consider as part of your purchasing decision. We're here to help with a side-by-side comparison between these devices.
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27 (Gen 7) review: High-end features in a minimalist PC package
A sleek design hides a full PC with 27-inch QHD display and Core i7-12700H CPU.
Lenovo's IdeaCentre all-in-one PCs have long been a popular option for home and home office use thanks to their versatility and compact nature. All-in-ones are sort of a middle-ground between laptop and desktop, featuring a built-in display, all required performance hardware, ports, and included wireless keyboard and mouse. The specific design used for the seventh-gen IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27 is sturdier than previous models thanks to a two-arm display stand ring, it's compact enough that you'd think it's just a monitor, and it has excellent speakers and webcam.
Best accessories for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 in 2023
Looking to upgrade your experience with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5? Here are a few accessories to help you do just that.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 is a very powerful business laptop, featuring 12th-generation Intel Core H-series processors and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU. With that kind of power, this is a laptop basically ready for anything, and a great choice for anyone with demanding workloads, especially in a professional environment. Of course, even the best laptop in the world isn't perfect, and you can always make your experience with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 a bit better by using some accessories.
Does the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) have good battery life?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i for 2023 is a promising laptop, but is the battery life good enough to make it your travel companion?
Lenovo recently introduced 2023's iteration of the Lenovo Yoga 9i, which was one of the best laptops from last year. This new model doesn't change much, but it does come with new processors to give you even more performance, making a fantastic laptop even better. But is the battery life good enough for you to use the Lenovo Yoga 9i as your daily travel companion? You might be disappointed.
Can I replace the battery in the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023)?
Just like last year's model, you can indeed replace the battery in the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023), but we don't really suggest doing it.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) packs in an impressive 75Wh battery. Lenovo promises this battery can last you for up to 14 hours with local video playback, which is about typical when you look at it other great Lenovo laptops. But what happens if you notice that your battery health is dipping a bit, and you want to replace the battery on the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023)? Well, you can indeed replace the battery, however, doing so might void your warranty, which is why we don't really suggest replacing it on your own.
Lenovo partners with Aston Martin to design blazing fast workstations
Lenovo is launching three new ThinkStation PCs with Intel Sapphire Rapids workstation processors and a design to match their speed.
High-end workstations are always meant to be extremely fast computers, but Lenovo's latest ThinkStation models have a design to match. The company has introduced the new Lenovo ThinkStation PX, P7, and P5, all featuring Intel's new Xeon Scalable processors (codenamed Sapphire Rapids), and to go along with the blazing-fast processors, it worked with Aston Martin to design a chassis that evokes the sense of speed you expect from the brand.
Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) vs HP Spectre x360 13.5 (2022): What's the best convertible?
The 2023 Lenovo Yoga 9i is looking to be a fantastic laptop, but how does it stand up to one of the best convertibles, the HP Spectre x360 13.5?
Lenovo makes excellent laptops, and the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) is looking to be another fantastic contender this year. As a follow-up to one of the best laptops of 2022, this year's convertible doesn't change a ton aside from upgrading some specs, but that's all it really needs to be great.
Best docking stations for Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023)
The Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) sports a plethora of ports, but you'll still need a docking station to connect it to a monitor.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) comes with a solid set of ports. Similar to a lot of the best laptops, you get two Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, along with a headphone jack. What's missing, though, is an SD card reader and HDMI. This means you'll need a dock or a dongle if you're planning to connect your new Windows convertible to a display or transfer files off a camera or a device that uses SD cards.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 (Gen 1) review: A killer mobile workstation for power-hungry professionals
Lenovo combined the P15 and P17 to become the P16, a mobile workstation with tons of performance overhead.
Lenovo unveiled its ThinkPad P16 (Gen 1) in 2022 as a successor to the ThinkPad P15 and P17. Lenovo decided to take the average size and run, serving up a completely new laptop that's designed to act as a mobile desktop replacement. The bottom and back edge of the laptop are noticeably different from the usual ThinkPad style, and you would be forgiven for thinking, at first glance, that this is a gaming laptop. Indeed, it has some extreme performance hardware inside, but it's more geared toward design, creative, and development work that requires a discrete GPU and sizzling 14- or 16-core performance from the 12th Gen Intel Core HX-series CPUs.
Download all the exciting Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola wallpapers
Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola wallpapers are now available to download.
The Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola was first announced at the start of the year, getting a full reveal at this year's CES. While the specification for the handset isn't all that exciting for a phone being released in 2023. But if there's a silver lining to the handset, and that is its external design elements and materials are quite nice, with the company making use of an aircraft-grade aluminum for the frame, aramid fiber for the back panel, and utilizing Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus on its display. If all of that wasn't enough, the handset does have an IP68-rating and MIL-STD 810H certification.
Best chargers for Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023)
The Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) uses a USB-C power adapter. If you lost the original or want a replacement, you'll want to buy one of these six.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) brings some advancements and slight specification changes over the last generation's model like the new 13th-generation Intel CPU under the hood. One thing that hasn't changed with the new iteration, though, is the charger. Similar to many other great Lenovo laptops, when the juice runs dry on your Yoga 9i, you'll have to power it up via any of the Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports by plugging in the included 65W charger or an alternative 100W charger.
Can I upgrade the RAM and storage on the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023)?
Lenovo's new premium laptop has great specs and a premium design, but what if you want to make upgrade it in the future? There are some limitations.
The 2022 Lenovo Yoga 9i was one of the best laptops we got to use last year, and the company is following that up with a relatively minor refresh for 2023. Aside from upgrading the processor to a newer 13th-generation model, the laptop is pretty much the same as before. So what does that mean for your ability to upgrade it internally? If you'd like to upgrade the RAM or storage on the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023), you'll run into some limitations. Only the storage is upgradeable.
Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) vs Yoga 7i (2022): Which convertible is right for you?
Lenovo refreshed the top-tier Yoga 9i for 2023, but is it spending extra compared to last year's more mainstream option? Let's take a closer look.
Lenovo refreshed the Yoga 9i for 2023, and as the follow-up to the company's most premium convertible, it's a very promising device slated to be available in April 2023. However, the 2022 Lenovo Yoga 7i is still an excellent laptop with a lot to offer, and it's cheaper on top of being on sale more frequently due to being a bit older.
Best cheap laptops in 2023
We review a lot of high-end laptops here at XDA, but you can still find great cheap laptops under $700. Here are a few great choices.
These days, you can buy some fantastic laptops with top-tier specs and premium features in some stunning designs that are still light and portable. But all of those high-end pieces of hardware are usually pretty expensive, and if you're on a smaller budget, it can be easy to look at those laptops with envy. Don't fret, though. There are some great laptops out there with much more affordable prices, and we've rounded up some of the best, so you can get a really good experience without breaking the bank.