Thin and light notebook computers are easy to carry, but due to the limitation of volume, the internal space is usually not the most ideal heat dissipation environment, so it can only be used as a document machine. Lenovo recently released Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon, but it broke the traditional impression that the original 13 inch thin laptop can also be used as a casual gaming laptop, and the price is very reasonable.
In recent years, thin and light notebook computers weighing less than 1 kg have gradually entered the public eye. Yoga slimming 7i carbon is also "
Dick. My first impression of it is not only "ultra-light", but also its bright white and neat shape, which fully meets the necessary conditions of Starbucks notebook computer (to look good! )。 By the way, there are no fingerprints on the surface of the laptop. Lenovo said that the notebook computer adopts special coloring technology and can be as white as new after long-term use.
The name Yoga Slim 7i Carbon has given you a hint that its upper cover is made of.
High-strength carbon fiber can not only reduce weight, but also strengthen structural strength. The notebook computer has passed nine military-grade tests, and it is dustproof and resistant to high temperature. It is not a problem to fall from a height of 76 cm.
▼ Yoga Slim 7i carbon thickness is14.9mm.
The screen of Yoga Slim 7I Carbon is one of my favorite functions. Generally speaking, if the 13 inch laptop adopts UHD resolution, it will inevitably sacrifice battery life, so most people will choose FHD resolution. Yoga self-cultivation 7i carbon choose the middle route, 13.3 inch QHD.
The picture of resolution IPS panel is not only sharp, but the screen ratio of 16: 10 is 9 1% after the four sides are narrowed, so more contents can be displayed.
Passing Dolby Vision Certification is an additional advantage of Yoga Slim 7i Carbon. The dual 2W speakers at the bottom are optimized by Dolby Panoramic Sound. I will have an FHD resolution screen that does not support the above functions.
ThinkPad X 1 Supreme Gen 1 Open Netflix app and YouTube respectively for cross comparison. Yoga Slim 7i Carbon's pictures are brighter and have more color levels. Although the speaker performance can't surpass the external speaker, the dual-channel effect is indeed more prominent than X1E.
▼ Yoga Slim 7i carbon screen brightness is 300nits, supporting 100% sRGB, 72%NTSC and TV Rheinland eye protection certification.
▼ Yoga Slim 7i Carbon can be opened and closed with one hand. When the top cover is opened, the back of the notebook computer will bulge slightly, and the maximum bending angle of the screen is close to 90 degrees.
When it comes to the touch of keyboard tapping, Yoga Slim 7i Carbon's key stroke is only 1.0 km, and its rebound speed is fast, and it has obvious sticky feeling when tapping, so it really needs to be adapted at first. The keyboard layout is quite satisfactory. Like most 13 inch laptops, it lacks independent numeric keys, and the touchpad gives good feedback. There is nothing to complain about. In addition, the keyboard supports backlight, so don't worry about typing in the dark.
What you need to know is that Yoga Slim 7i Carbon has no fingerprint recognition, but you can still choose face recognition or password login. So it may be more suitable for personal use than commercial products with high security requirements. However, I must boast that the face recognition speed of this laptop is extremely fast, and it is almost "ready to use" to recover from hibernation.
▼ Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is a 720P video lens with IR face recognition function.
Intel announced the certification standard of EVO platform this year, and the certified notebook computer must reach a certain endurance and performance. Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is also one of the EVO laptops. It is equipped with 1 1 generation Intel Core i7 processor and Iris Xe display adapter. The maximum memory and storage space can be 16GB/ 1TB. Support Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, all-weather battery life, 65W fast charge.
I tested the game performance of Yoga Slim 7i Carbon with battle attack, and the result was unexpectedly good. Under the condition of maintaining the QHD resolution, turning on the medium image quality can stably reach 60fps (the highest update rate of notebook computers is 60 Hz); When switching to high quality, 80% of the time frames are around 50fps, and will drop to 30fps when fighting is frequent. At this time, the notebook computer, which is usually quiet, began to emit the sound of a fan, and the temperature at the bottom of the notebook computer also increased slightly, but it was acceptable. This also means that Yoga Slim 7i Carbon may be reluctant to run 3A games smoothly, but it is undoubtedly a qualified notebook computer for casual games.
I also tested it with Chrome browser, opening 20 tabs at a time. Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is still very smooth to use. At the age of 40
Pages or more, the notebook computer will have obvious delay. In other words, this laptop is enough for most people to browse the web.
Long battery life is a major feature of EVO platform notebook computers. When the Yoga Slim 7i carbon screen on the hand is set to the maximum brightness (300nits), the system shows that the battery life of the computer is about 9.
About an hour. The battery was fully charged, and the percentage of the battery dropped to 86% after two wars. At this time, the laptop can last at least 8 hours. Yoga Slim 7i Carbon works well for laptops with a size of 13 inch and a QHD screen. When the power is insufficient, it can also be quickly charged through the 65W power converter.
Opening Lenovo Vantage software can further unlock more unique functions of Yoga Slim 7i Carbon. Taking video conference as an example, the camera can turn on the background blur function to avoid seeing the environment behind it at the same time. Or the security function of automatic lock/login, when the laptop detects your departure, it will automatically lock the screen; Users will automatically log in when they are near, and this function depends on the infrared camera lens at the top of the screen.
I like Yoga Slim 7i Carbon, but I don't deny that its I/O may not meet the needs of people like me who often need to read SD memory cards and external keyboards. The laptop is equipped with a single USB-C 3.0 Gen 1 and two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (one display port/ power transmission); There is also a power switch and a headphone/microphone jack on the side. This also verifies why Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is more suitable for leisure use. If you often use SD memory cards and old USB interface devices, you must buy a multifunctional hub.
To sum it up. The white and neat appearance of Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is really beautiful, and the weight less than 1 kg particularly appeals to me. QHD screen with four narrow borders and sound performance can also meet my basic entertainment needs. The notebook computer is equipped with the latest Intel processor and graphics card, which breaks the personal impression of 13 inch notebook computer. When running casual games, stable frames can be achieved without adjusting the resolution.
Secondly, the laptop is quiet most of the time, and its battery life can also support my working time in a day. For me, it will take a few days to get used to the feel of Yoga Slim 7i carbon keyboard, and the number of I/O may not meet the needs of a certain group of people.
Based on the above conclusions, I think Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is suitable for users who want their laptops to be light and easy to use, and have little demand for I/O. At present, it can be bought in Lenovo official website and related channels.