The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is among the new-gen Windows laptops that offer something unique. Given its sleek exterior shell, its Intel Core Ultra Series 2 chipset helps it deliver an impressive performance adequate for seamless daily usage. Not only that, but it now excels at power efficiency, something that Windows laptops weren’t previously known for.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura
Rs 1,38,643
What Is Good?
- Sleek design with robust body
- Consistent performance
- Reliable battery life
- Immersive speakers
What Is Bad?
- Backlight seeps through the function row
- The trackpad temporarily becomes inactive
- Glossy, reflective display
So, does the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition still stand a chance against highly sought-after laptops like the Asus Vivobook S15 OLED? Or does the brand need to rethink its entire strategy? Read our review to find out.
Pricing and Availability in India
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition can be purchased from Lenovo.com and major e-commerce portals like Amazon.
| Product Name | Pricing |
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition | Rs 1,38,643 |
Design and Build Quality
The laptop was designed in a way that screams minimalism, and we loved it. The “Lenovo” logo is also purposely placed on the lid and palm rest so that it doesn’t distract from the laptop’s beauty. 
| Design | Specification |
| Dimensions | 13.9 x 343.8 x 235.4 (HxWxD in mm) |
| Weight | 1.46kg |
| Ports (Right side) | USB Type-A, Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C, Power button, and E-shutter button |
| Ports (Left side) | HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C, and 3.5mm audio jack |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi 7 2×2 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
One of the best parts of this laptop is that its lid repels all smudges, and its finish hides them well. So, you will always have peace of mind in this regard.
The next best thing on the list is the rounded edges, which prevent the laptop from poking you when you use it on your lap. While it has a good selection of ports on either side, the cutout for individual ports is sharper, making it essential to handle the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura with care. Moreover, the power button is on the right side but blends with the rest of the body in curvature. So, you can’t find it until you lift the laptop and look for it or move your head towards it. A slight protrusion would have been a welcoming change.
Despite its slender design, the laptop has an HDMI port. This is a rarity in other slim laptops, and it is nothing less than a commendable feat.
The hinge quality felt nicer in interaction, but it regularly forced me to open the lid with two hands, something lazy people like us wouldn’t prefer. However, there is a silver lining: You can open the laptop to 180°.
Keyboard and Trackpad
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura features a great keyboard. Each time I typed various articles and scripts, I was delighted by its satisfying key travel. Since it was backlight enabled, I could comfortably complete my projects even in the dark.
However, I always encountered a peculiar issue when I activated the backlight. The light bled from the function row, annoying me after an extended usage. To counter this problem, I started using the keyboard at a different angle, and then it didn’t bug me much.
The trackpad was also decent. It was considerably wide enough in area to move my fingers around comfortably for swiping and Windows gestures. Clicking on it was pleasing, and there were zero challenges in precision.
The only gripe I had with this laptop was its ability to put itself to sleep after a certain period of inactivity. I had to press it harder or caress it like I was petting a dog with hard love to wake it up; this tested my patience on multiple occasions. I had searched high and low for the option to deactivate this weird method of conserving the battery, but no luck.
Display and Audio
The 15.3-inch display in the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition has a 2.8K resolution and runs at a 120Hz refresh rate. However, it is set to operate at 60Hz by default. So, you need to enable this option from its settings page. This way, everything you do will appear smoother.
| Display | Specifications |
| Type | IPS display |
| Size | 15.3-inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| Screen brightness | 500 nits |
| Tested brightness | 487 nits |
| Camera | 1080P FHD IR with E-Shutter |
It uses an IPS panel, and there is no option to upgrade to an OLED panel. But most users are unlikely to notice its absence. The display performed admirably in my usage, be it watching content, editing videos, or simply carrying out regular tasks. Colours were rendered beautifully, with sharp image quality. On top of this, its support for HDR content enabled me to watch movies in their best quality on streaming services.
The touch-enabled display helped boost my productivity. Instead of doing a moonwalk on the trackpad, I could instantly scroll on the display.
All this greatness still couldn’t hide its downside: its glossy and reflective surface. If there is a tube light behind your workplace where you use your laptop, it will be reflected on the screen in high definition.
To add insult to injury, it doubles as a mirror when you watch movies with dark scenes, like The Dark Knight, on a balcony or in a bright area. It isn’t a foolproof solution, but you can switch up your viewing angle to tackle this inconvenience.
Is it a dealbreaker? Not really. The screen is still fantastic, but I hope Lenovo stumbles upon this review and comes up with a matte panel option.
The top of the display houses a Full HD webcam. Its quality is adequate for any meeting and even performs decently in low-light conditions.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura’s speakers were hands-down a cut above its competitors in my testing. It was loud, with exceptional bass and no distortion. These qualities make it perfect for listening to music or watching movies.
Performance
Under the hood, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is commanded by the Intel Core Ultra 2 processor. You can choose between the Core Ultra 7 256V or the Core Ultra 7 258V. I received the latter to review.
| Hardware | Specification |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Processor up to 4.8GHz |
| GPU | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X, 8533MT/s |
| Storage | Up to 1TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe SSD |
It is an eight-core chipset with four performance and four low-power efficient cores, as well as eight threads. It runs at a maximum turbo frequency of 4.8GHz and is paired with Intel’s new Arc Graphics, specifically 140V. Besides, you also get a dedicated NPU with a peak of 47 TOPS.
Handling day-to-day tasks was a piece of cake for this laptop. Even though I regularly fired up 15 tabs or more in Google Chrome, it never budged with lags or stutters. What’s more impressive is that I never heard its fans spinning whenever I ran two or more programs side-by-side.
We also ran multiple synthetic benchmarks to quantify its performance and grasp where it stands against its competitors.
In Cinbench 2024, it scored a decent point in multi-core and single-core, while last year’s non-aura Slim 7i outscored it. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite-powered Microsoft Surface Pro 11 and Asus Vivobook S14 OLED bested both laptops in our testing.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura led the race against the HP Omnibook Ultra and the Asus Zenbook S14 OLED with the same processor in the Cinebench R23’s multi-core and single-core tests. While it held its ground against the previous year’s Intel processors in single-core scores, it fell behind them in multi-core.
Its TDP is claimed to be around 30W, but it reached 39W while running the Cinebench R23 benchmark.
Gaming isn’t really its niche, but we still tried our hand at it. We tested Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Counter-Strike 2, and Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080P resolution and with their respective settings on the graph.
It gave a decent performance at low graphical settings with upscaling activated, especially when Dying Light 2 ran at an average frame rate of 61fps.
Battery
The battery is essential for any productivity laptop, especially the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition, since Intel claims that the Lunar Lake is more efficient and should ideally close the gap against Qualcomm chips. Our PCMark Battery test revealed that it could achieve this feat against a handful of laptops, but the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with the X Elite chipset still topped the chart. But, it’s worth noting that’s a tablet-cum-laptop.
Its amazing performance in the benchmark actually translated well into real life. I was immune to battery anxiety when using this laptop. It could function well for six to seven hours with Google Chrome or other apps running in the background.
The 65W charger in the box can juice the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition from zero to 100 per cent in an hour. However, you can do this with any other PD charger.
Verdict
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is a solid choice if you seek a laptop with a slim design and a large display for content consumption. It has an attractive design and a robust build. Moreover, it gives a consistent performance. Its reliable battery life ensures you worry less about the battery while completing your task.
However, it does come with minor compromises: while the keyboard is enjoyable to type on, its backlight seeps through the function row. Similarly, the trackpad enters deep sleep after a brief period of inactivity and requires significant effort to reactivate. While the display offers an excellent viewing experience, it tends to reflect everything when a dark scene appears in any movie or series, acting like a mirror.
These are majorly nitpicks and not dealbreakers because the Aura Edition is a very good choice for most folks. But, if you prefer a different laptop in this same range, you can consider the MacBook Air M3 and the Asus Zenbook S14 OLED.
