Lenovo Yoga 9i 14" (Gen 6) review
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14" (Gen 6) — from 2020, 1.37 kg, performance 34.
Technical specifications
| Type | Convertible (2-in-1) |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Screen | 14" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 1135G7 , Intel Core i5 1155G7 , Intel Core i7 1165G7 , Intel Core i7 1185G7 , Intel Core i7 1195G7 |
| Max. RAM | 16 GB |
| Weight | 1.37 kg |
| Battery | 60 Wh |
Performance scores
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14" (Gen 6) (2020) — the premium hinge with a value flag that outlived its price
The Yoga 9i Gen 6 at $566 is a 2020 convertible with a Core i5 1135G7 and 16 GB of RAM. CPU performance is the flagged strength at 70 — 17.4% above the class median — while memory is the flagged weakness at 16 GB, half the class norm. The composite score reads 39, 15% under the class median.
Where it holds up
Portability posts 72.2 (high) — the premium 14-inch dividend — with value at 56.5 (mid) and photo design 37 (mid) behind. The CPU flag at 70 holds its band six years on, and the rotating-soundbar hinge remains the design signature the indices cannot score. For cleared-price premium-format buyers, the card still makes its case.
Where it falls short
The 16 GB ceiling is the flagged limit — tight for modern multitasking — and the floors follow the platform: performance 33.66 (low), gaming 23 (low), modeling 19 (low), CAD 22 (low). No depreciation anchor is recorded (base $0); the 2020 cohort rate is 10.38% per year, largely played out.
Price and depreciation
No curve or projection applies without an anchor; the 10.38% class rate is near-flat. At $566 the ask matches the Yoga 7i twins — the premium line at mid-line money.
Alternatives to consider
The Yoga 9i Gen 7 at $783 in this list is the same line one platform on with a 75 Wh battery; the Yoga 7i 14 at $566 is the mid-line twin with the same sheet; and the Surface Pro 7 Plus at $666 is the tablet route at the same weight class.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. A cleared-price premium convertible: CPU 70 above class, portability 72.2 high and value 56.5 mid — against a 16 GB ceiling and the 2020 integrated floor at 19-23. The hinge is the luxury; the platform is the honest cost.
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⭐ What stands out
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memory capacity is lower than typical convertible class (+50%) (comfort).
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CPU performance is higher than typical convertible class (+17.4%) (high tier).
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composite score is lower than typical convertible class (+15.2%).
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⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration handles modern AAA games at high settings, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 49) ↔ price (median 355.7).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 68) ↔ overall performance (median 37.4).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 4.7).
Yoga 9i 14" (Gen 6): verdict
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