Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 Comparison

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel was introduced to market in January 2020 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 was launched in January 2024. As you can see, Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel is 4 years older than Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 are members of Lenovo's Yoga Slim series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo Yoga Slim Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition 15 Intel	September 2024	15.3"	343.8 x 235.4 x 13.9-15.2 mm	1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" AMD	March 2023	14.5"	325.87 x 222.6 x 13.9 mm	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9	January 2024	14.0"	312 x 221 x 14.9 mm	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 6i Gen 8 14 Intel	May 2023	14.0"	312 x 221 x 14.9 mm	1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 5 13-inch AMD	May 2022	13.3"	295.88 x 208.85 x 13.8-14.9 mm	1.21 kg (2.67 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14-inch AMD	October 2021	14.0"	312.4 x 221.4 x 14.9-16.9 mm	1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD	September 2021	14.0"	313 x 215 x 14.9 mm	1.1 kg (2.43 lbs)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD	January 2021	16.0"	356 x 245.9 x 19.9 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel Key Specs

Launched in January 2020
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
320.6 x 208.1 x 14.9 mm (12.62 x 8.19 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)
16GB Ram
312 x 221 x 14.9 mm (12.28 x 8.7 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel over Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9

Screen PPI	166 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.1 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Reasons to choose Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 over Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel

Weight	1.39 kg vs 1.54 kg	0.15 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.4% vs ~73.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.3 mm vs 13.1 mm	7.8 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	4.92 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR4	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	4 vs 2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Faster USB-A
USB-A Port Type	3.2 vs 3.1	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.1	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0

Common Strengths of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.54 kg (3.4 lbs)	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)
Surface Area	667 cm2 (103.4 inches2)	690 cm2 (106.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~73.1%	~82.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~13.1 mm	~5.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	White	Gray

Comparison of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 External Dimensions

Weight

Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel weighs 1.54 kg (3.4 lbs), whereas the Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 weighs 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Base Frequency	0.9-2.4 GHz	3.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of Cores	4	Intel Arc Graphi
Number of Threads	8	18
L3 Cache	8 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU	Intel Arc Graphics (7-Cores)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1355	1726
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	5087	14856

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	2200 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	4.92 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	7.47 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	112
TMUs	40	7
ROPs	20	4

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 ' has a FLOPS value of 4.92 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	7467 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13” (intel)	Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (14", Gen 9)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	60.7 Wh	65 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W

On the other hand, the Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 features a higher battery capacity of 65 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel's 61 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and the Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel has a display size of 13.3".On the other hand, Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 has a larger14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel is 487cm² / 76inch² whereas the Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel features a higher pixel density with 166 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 have USB-A ports. Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel has 2x USB 3.1 USB-A ports, while Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 have USB Type-C ports. Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel has 2x USB 3.1 USB Type-C ports, while Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 feature an HDMI port. Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Yoga Slim 7 13-inch intel and Yoga Slim 7i 14 , Gen 9 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.1	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.1	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No