Lenovos new Yoga might be the thinnest laptop Ive ever tested but theres one spec that impressed me even more

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Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:51:25 +0000

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The Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 certainly impresses with its thin form but is its performance equally as stunning?

FULL STORY ======================================================================Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11: Two-minute review The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 is an ultra-thin laptop with a strong spec that makes it more than capable for workday use.

It looks smart, thanks to its minimalist form. All sides are flat, and the Cosmic Blue colorway is subtle yet helps to distinguish it in this largely monochromatic sector.

The build quality is excellent. The body is as premium as it comes, feeling very solid but also light and smooth to the touch. In fact, it could probably lay claim to having one of the best laptop constructions around right now. Allied to that lightness is its thinness, which is quite remarkable, although the thick rear foot underneath somewhat negates this aspect, which is a
shame. Whats more, these truncated dimensions mean that you get three ports, all of which are USB-C. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: (Image credit: Future) With the new Snapdragon X2 Elite chip equipped, the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 is a capable all-round performer. It handles multiple browser tabs and 4K streaming with ease, as well as basic productivity. While it's not necessarily aimed at gamers and lacks a dedicated GPU, it's even capable of some light gaming; it managed to run Cyberpunk 2077 in a playable state, although don't expect top-tier performance. Heat and fan noise are generated when such workloads are conducted, but neither is too disruptive. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 11) (14-inch 512GB) at Lenovo UK for 1,050 Another advantage of the X2 Elite chip is the improved efficiency. This is evident in the battery life of the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11, which is one of its most impressive aspects. It lasted close to a full day when I ran a movie on a continuous loop, which ranks among the best in class. Its also quick to charge, taking about two hours to do so.

The 2.8K display in my review unit was sharp, bright, and vivid, although it was prone to showing reflections at times. For the most part, though, these were only apparent in the most unfavorable of lighting conditions.

The keyboard is fairly easy to use, thanks to the ergonomic keycaps and their spacing. However, presses are a little heavier than you might expect, so this can take some getting used to if youve come from a board that requires a
light touch. The touchpad is large and smooth, which makes for easy navigation, while taps and clicks are responsive and provide good feedback. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our
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The Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 commands a reasonably high price tag, but considering its spec and quality, it makes for good value compared to some of its less premium-feeling rivals. It might lack the ports and graphical performance of other laptops, but its a fine choice if portability and build quality are among your top priorities. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 review: Price & availability (Image credit: Future) Starts from $999.99 / 945 / AU$1,999 Available now in one colorway Reasonably expensive for the spec The Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 starts from $999.99 / 945 / AU$1,999 and is available now in one color: Cosmic Blue. This base spec features a Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and WUXGA display. This isn't exactly cheap, and costs escalate quickly as you move up the model range. The top-spec unit, which features 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a 2.8K display, costs $2,299.99 (about 1,700 / AU$3,300).

If youre looking for another thin and light laptop, then the HP OmniBook 7 is a very strong alternative. I was very impressed with its performance when I reviewed it, and its only missteps are the port placements and slightly harsh keyboard. It's base model is slightly cheaper than the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11's in the US, and significantly so in the UK.

Theres also the Asus Zenbook A14 , which is incredibly thin and light, and
has one of the best battery lifespans around. However, it lacks the build quality and display brightness of the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11, yet its significantly more expensive when comparing like-for-like models. Value
score: 4 / 5 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 review: Specs Swipe to scroll horizontally Row 0 - Cell 0

Base spec

Max spec

Price

$999.99 / 945 / AU$1,999

$2,299.99 (about 1,700 / AU$3,300)

CPU

Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100 Processor (4.04 GHz)

Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-80-100 Processor (4.70 GHz)

Graphics

Integrated

Integrated

RAM

16GB LPDDR5X

32GB LPDDR5X

Display

14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200), OLED, Glare, HDR 500 True Black, 100% DCI-P3,
400 nits, 60Hz

14-inch 2.8K WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800), OLED, Glare, HDR 1000 True Black, 100% DCI-P3, 500 nits, PureSight Pro, 120Hz

Storage

512GB SSD M.2 PCIe Gen4

1TB SSD M.2 PCIe Gen4

Ports and Connectivity

3x USB-C (USB4 40Gbps); Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

3x USB-C (USB4 40Gbps); Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Battery

70Wh

70Wh

Weight

2.6lbs (1.2kg)

2.6lbs (1.2kg)

Dimensions

12.3 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches / 312 x 221 x 14mm

12.3 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches / 312 x 221 x 14mm Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 review: Design (Image credit: Future) Extremely thin Premium materials Lacks ports
The minimalist design of the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 is appealing, while the dark Cosmic Blue colorway rescues the unit from looking dull. The rounded sides
and corners help to soften its appearance. Most sides are flat, with no extraneous bulges, save for the central camera bezel that extends beyond the rest of the lid. However, the overhang this creates actually helps you to
open the lid, which is a thoughtful touch.

The body is one of the best Ive seen in a laptop. It looks and feels premium, rivaling what the best MacBooks have to offer. Its incredibly smooth and
seems very durable. Theres some flex to the base and the lid, but theyre remarkably solid when you consider just how light the whole unit is. The lid is also very stable when open, and adjustments are smooth and easy to make. (Image credit: Future) Just as impressive is the thinness of the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11. Its certainly one of the thinnest 14-inch laptops Ive seen, although its a shame the bulky bar underneath, which acts as the rear foot, somewhat undermines this aspect. This is no doubt to improve airflow from the
underside vent, which is more exposed than many others.

To achieve this thinness, port selection has been compromised. There are only three ports, all of which are USB-C, which means youll need plenty of
adapters (or a hub) if youre going to be connecting lots of peripherals. The saving grace is that all ports have 40Gbps transfer rates, support the Power Delivery standard, and can be used to charge the laptop itself. Theyre also split across both sides of the unit, which improves practicality.

On the right youll also find the power button and a button for disabling the webcam, which might disappoint those hoping for a physical privacy shutter. Design score: 4 / 5 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 review: Performance (Image credit: Future) Capable everyday performance Light gaming possible Keys are a little heavy Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 benchmarks 3DMark: Night Raid:
40,637; Fire Strike: 7,911; Steel Nomad: 1,051; Solar Bay: 21,754; Solar Bay Unlimited: 22,518; Solar Bay Extreme: 2,491; Solar Bay Extreme Unlimited: 2,526 Geekbench 6.5: Multicore: 20,362; Single-core: 3,815 Cinebench R23: Multi Core: 13,071; Cinebench R24: Single Core: 90; Multi Core: 723
Crossmark: Overall: 1,896; Productivity: 1,703; Creativity: 2,171; Responsiveness: 1,742 Passmark Overall: 7,821.2; CPU: 30,341.4; 2D Graphics: 594.2; 3D Graphics: 6,632.9; Memory: 3,429.5; Disk: 51,620.7 BlackMagicDisk: Read: 5,214MB/s; Write: 4,947MB/s HandBrake 4K to 1080p: 63.68fps Total War: Warhammer III: 1080p, Medium: 43fps Total War: Warhammer III: 1800p, Ultra: 11fps Battery Life (TechRadar movie test): 23 hours and 30 minutes For everyday use, the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 is certainly fast enough. It handled many of the tasks I threw at it with aplomb, from basic productivity to 4K streaming. With the 32GB of RAM in my unit, it also handled multi-tab web browsing with ease.

No doubt a lot of this performance comes from the new Snapdragon X2 Elite
chip inside the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11. Qualcomm claims this chip is a stronger performer than Intel equivalents, and based on our testing this appears to be true. For instance, it beat the Geekbench Single Core benchmark score of the HP OmniBook 7, with its Intel Core 5 220H, by over a thousand points, and doubled its Multi Core score.

When it comes to gaming, the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 was less competent, but that's hardly a surprise it's not really aimed at wooing gamers, given it doesnt have a dedicated GPU. However, I still managed to run Cyberpunk 2077
in a playable state, albeit with ray tracing disabled and resolution scaling set to Balanced. It wasnt exactly a smooth experience, so it's not likely to be for you if you're in the market for a dedicated gaming laptop, but if you want a productivity powerhouse with just a little casual gaming on the side, it should suffice.

As expected, the fans can be heard whirring away in such cases, but the noise isnt too disruptive. Heat is also generated, and temperatures can get quite high in places, although thankfully these hotspots are confined to the top
and underside of the base. (Image credit: Future) The display in my review unit was crisp, thanks to its 2880 x 1800 resolution, and the high levels of brightness ensure content is viewable in most conditions. There were times when reflections showed on screen, but only when the lighting in my environment was particularly unsuitable.

The keys in the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 adopt Lenovos trademark shape, which are very ergonomic. The generous spacing between them also makes for a forgiving typing experience. However, theyre a little heavier and travel further than you might expect, which might throw off those who prefer a light and snappy response. The touchpad is suitably large and incredibly smooth, making it conducive to cursor navigation. Taps are responsive without being overly sensitive, and clicks are easy to perform and provide plenty of feedback. Performance score: 4 / 5 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 review: Battery life (Image credit: Future) The battery life of the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 is very impressive. No doubt that aforementioned new Snapdragon chip plays a major part here, due to its improved efficiency. It managed to last just under 24 hours in our movie playback test, putting it ahead of many other laptops in this sector. This may be partly due to that aforementioned chipset, which Snapdragon claims brings improved efficiency. Charging is a quick affair,
too, as it took about two hours to fully replenish.

However, there are those that can match and even outlast it, such as the HP OmniBook 7 , which managed 26 hours in the same test. And then theres the
Asus Zenbook A14 , which managed a staggering 28 hours and 25 minutes.
Battery life score: 4.5 / 5 Should I buy the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11? Scorecard Swipe to scroll horizontally

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Value

It seems expensive, but when you consider its design and spec, its
reasonable.

4 / 5

Design

I couldnt help but marvel at its thin and premium design. The port selection is disappointing, though.

4 / 5

Performance

Great for everyday tasks, and it can even handle light gaming. The display is vivid if a little reflective, and it can get hot under load.

4 / 5

Battery life

Among the best in class, it really can last a full day. Its quick to charge, too.

4.5 / 5

Total Score

The Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 is great if you need a thin yet powerful Windows machine that lasts all day unplugged. A few areas are less impressive, but
its still a good value proposition.

4 / 5 Buy it if

You want one of the thinnest laptops around That bulky foot underneath might spoil things a little, but the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 is still incredibly thin.

You want a premium design It looks premium, and the body feels exquisite and hardwearing. Its also quite light. Don't buy it if

You want lots of ports There are only three ports on board, and all are USB-C, so you'll need a hub if you have lots of connections to make.

You want light keys Although theyre comfortable to use, the keys on the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 are a little heavier than on many other laptops, which might take some getting used to. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 review: Also consider

HP OmniBook 7 14-inch (2025) Like the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11, the OmniBook 7 is an incredibly thin and light laptop. Not only that, I was very impressed with how well it handled all kinds of workloads, and it has a superb battery life to boot. Read our full HP OmniBook 7 14-inch (2025) review .

Asus Zenbook A14 Another portable hero, the A14 is even lighter than the
Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11. However, its battery life is even better; in fact, its the most enduring laptop Ive ever tested, lasting a staggering 28 hours in
our movie playback test. Its build isnt as premium as the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11s, and its display isnt as bright, but its still a capable machine. Read
our full Asus Zenbook A14 review . (Image credit: Future) How I tested the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 Tested for several days Used for a variety of
tasks Plentiful laptop experience I tested the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 for
several days, during which time I used it for a variety of tasks, from productivity and browsing to streaming and gaming.

I also ran our series of benchmark tests, designed to assess every aspect of
a laptop's performance. I also ran a movie on a continuous loop to test the battery life.

I've been using laptops for decades, and have reviewed a large number of
them, from small budget models to large gaming machines. First reviewed: July 2026 Read more about how we test Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 11): Price Comparison 1,050 View 1,050 View 1,339.99 View 1,579.99 View No price information Check Amazon Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices powered by



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