Lenovo Yoga Duet 7

Lenovo has always been one to bring innovation to the table--innovation that is most apparent in the Yoga line of devices. Today, we’re taking a look at the Lenovo Yoga Duet 7, a convertible laptop that aims to take on the convertible tablet space.

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DESIGN

The Lenovo Yoga Duet 7 is a looker. It’s almost pretty enough to think of as a fashion accessory. Our review device came in a gorgeous Orchid, an eye-catching shade of purple, and the keyboard has a nicely textured fabric covering that makes the entire package stand out in a world of slate gray and black laptops. The large screen is surrounded by thin bezels, and a handy kickstand that folds flush with the rest of the device’s back. It’s tantalizingly thin, and to keep up with heat, it has vents at the top for the active fan to exhaust out of. Take this device out at a meeting, and you’ll turn some heads for sure. The magnesium case gives it structural rigidity, and keeps the weight down.

HARDWARE

Apart from being easy on the eyes, The Lenovo Legion Duet 7 is a monster. First off, the processor. It runs an Intel Core i7-10510U, with a clock speed of 4.9GHz. Sure it only has integrated graphics, but it’s really not intended for gaming, so that’s a non-issue. You do get 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a gorgeous 13-inch WQHD touchscreen. The detachable keyboard is backlit, and also offers Bluetooth connectivity with the flick of a switch, so you should be able to use it with other devices as well, should the need arise. The cherry on top is the active stylus that doesn’t just let you create artwork and take down notes, it also lets you capture colors IRL to use in your digital art. The future is here, folks. You also get an IR front camera for logging in with a glance via Windows Hello. There aren’t any USB-A ports, but USB-C ports abound--there are three in total, including two for power and image output.

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