With Yoga Duet 7i, Lenovo sets sights on Surface Pro
Lenovo’s first Yoga convertible stacks up well against the Surface line, but you won’t be able to get it in the United States.
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What you need to know
Lenovo announcedtwo new convertible 2-in-1s this week, the Yoga Duet 7i and the Idea Pad Duet 3. Both devices feature detachable backlit Bluetooth keyboards and kickstands to keep displays upright with or without a keyboard attached. The Yoga Duet 7i launches in June starting at €1,199 (approximately $1,321) and the IdeaPad Duet 3i should be available in July starting at €429 (approximately $473). That price includes the detachable Bluetooth keyboard for both devices, which is a nice differentiator between devices like Microsoft’s Surface Pro convertibles.
The Duet 7i seems to stack up well againstMicrosoft’s Surface Pro 7, which it will be compared to due to its similar form factor and specifications. The Yoga Duet 7i has a 13-inch IPS 2K touchscreen. IT hits 450 nits of brightness and features 100 percent sRGB. It’s available in either Slate Grey or Orchid. On the inside, it runs on up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. It also has an option for 4G LTE to keep your device connected on the go.
In select markets, the Yoga Duet 7i comes with an active digital pen. It also works with the optional rechargeable Lenovo E-Color Pen, which has a smart sensor to detect the color of real-world objects. You can then take the captured color into creative apps such as Adobe Photoshop.
Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3i
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The IdeaPad Duet 3i is a more budget-friendly option. It has a 10.3-inch Full HD IPS display that makes it more portable and compact. It only weights 1.89 lbs (0.86 kg), making it more comfortable to carry in a bag. It’s more geared toward light work on the go as it runs on Intel Pentium processors.
The Yoga Duet 7i and the IdeaPad Duet 3i compete with theSurface Pro 7andSurface Go 2, respectively, in both form factor and specs. Lenovo’s offerings have the added bonus of including the detachable Bluetooth keyboards and active pens in the price.
this convertible 2-in-1 comes with a detachable Bluetooth keyboard and a kickstand to keep it upright. In select markets, the keyboard and an active pen are included in the price.
A smaller, 2-in-1, the IdeaPad Duet 3i has a 10.3-inch screen. It comes with a detachable Bluetooth keyboard and active pen in select markets.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
