The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 9th Gen (2024) takes what the 2023 version introduced and rearranges things to remain a compelling choice for those looking for something out of the ordinary. After all, its only competitor in the dual-touchscreen laptop game is the aforementioned ASUS ZenBook Duo. The ASUS unit does offer a full-size Bluetooth keyboard with trackpad, HDMI port and a built-in kickstand, a pair of 14-inch touchscreens (compared to the Yoga Book’s 13-inch units), and a more powerful Intel Ultra Core 9 processor, all for a starting price of $1,499.99.
Meanwhile, the Yoga Book 9i 9th Gen (2024) starts at $1,980 with Windows 11 Home, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, and no productivity software installed. It’s quite the pricey proposition, for sure, especially with the ZenBook Duo right there for around $500 with more versatility. Not to mention that for the amount of money one could spend on the Yoga Book 9i, you could buy a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 with a little cash left in the bank.
As with the ThinkPad X1 Nano, though, Lenovo is once again a pioneer in a space few other companies have delved into. While many already have 2-in-1s on the market, the Yoga Book 9i takes everything up to 11 with its versatility. Its small size, great portability, and decent specs under the hood ensure this unique machine — one not meant for everyone, of course — will find its audience for years to come.
