The IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Yoga Slim 7 Pro are the same laptop as if model names aren't already confusing enough

[Redaktion]

If you have trouble keeping up with model names, we don't blame you. Some manufacturers aren't making it any easier by giving two very different names to two models that otherwise look exactly the same.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-IdeaPad-Slim-7i-Pro-and-Yoga-Slim-7-Pro-are-the-same-laptop-as-if-model-names-aren-t-already-confusing-enough.575866.0.html

[JK]

"Lenovo could have potentially avoided the issue by simply calling the two systems "Yoga Slim 7 Pro Intel" and "Yoga Slim 7 Pro AMD". "

The i stands for Intel.

[Nuacth]

If these two models are physically identical, then why you reviewed the keyboard and touchpad differently?

In Yoga Slim 7 Pro, you stated that the keyboard and touchpad are fine whereas in IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro review, you stated keyboard and touchpad as rather unpleasant.

And also, Yoga Slim 7i Pro is available with 11370H CPU.

[eclyps]

In the US at least, Lenovo has traditionally used the 'Yoga' label for 2-in-1 laptops with 360 degree hinges, so naming them 'Yoga' might confuse customers. This is consistent with some of their other devices like the Yoga 9i & IdeaPad 9i

[Gabyrig]

Worst laptop ever. I wish I never bought that IdeaPad. Returned it twice for overheating and crashing and was told it was because of motherboard issues. Came back and within a few weeks I realized none of the USBs worked. They only work if you plug a drive that has an external power source. Add to that it's not ergonomic. The edges at the wrist level are so sharp, you'll lose your hands if not careful. I thought it was a deal when the pandemic started and on top of it my work had a cyber ransom attack so I was looking for something to use in the meantime. Turned out to be junk. I'm buying an ASUS again as soon as I get the money together.

[Marvin]

I don't think these devices are identical. For one, I own a "Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5" with an i7-11370H and a fairly prominent YOGA logo on its lid (it also came with the little Intel EVO sticker btw).

Besides that, there are a few notable differences compared to the Yoga Slim 7i Pro, just looking at the specs:

1) Screen. The IdeaPad you reviewed comes with a touch screen. The Yoga doesn't and it's not even a configurable option.

2) RAM clock speed. The Yoga has LPDDR4X-4266 RAM, the IdeaPad uses LPDDR4X-2133 according to your review.

3) Power supply. Just like the AMD-version, the Yoga 7i comes with a 95W PSU. The IdeaPad comes with the smaller 65W version.

4) GPU. The Yoga has an Nvidia MX450, the IdeaPad is apparently only available with Intel's iGPU.


There might be some more subtle changes under the hood, too (eg keyboard/touchpad quality) and it does indeed look like Lenovo reused large portions of the Yoga Slim 7(i) Pro design for this IdeaPad but the IdeaPad doesn't look like it's just the Intel version of the Ryzen-powered Yoga.