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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance and are willing to invest more, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is better suited for demanding engineering tasks and creative applications due to its advanced processor and graphics card. It offers a high-quality mini LED display which makes it suitable for design and video editing with richer colors and better contrast, but it has a lower battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is more affordable, offers good performance for general use, and has a longer battery life. It’s lighter and more portable, which is convenient for travel or moving around frequently, and it still includes a touch screen. However, it might not handle intensive 3D, machine learning, or gaming tasks as well as the Slim Pro 9i. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.6
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out for general use due to its superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, more powerful CPU and GPU, and larger RAM and storage, which are beneficial for multitasking and demanding tasks, but it compromises on battery life and portability compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6. The Lenovo Yoga 6, while offering less raw power, excels in portability with its slightly smaller and lighter design, longer battery life, and 2-in-1 versatility, making it a suitable choice for users who prioritize convenience and adaptability over top-tier performance.
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.1
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i outperforms the Lenovo Yoga 6 in gaming and 3D tasks due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the integrated Vega 8 graphics and 60Hz screen on the Yoga 6. The Slim Pro 9i also offers a higher resolution and improved screen technology, which contributes to better overall image quality and fluidity in visual-intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
8.9
7.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i shines in engineering and design due to its superior CPU, larger RAM capacity, higher-end GPU, and top-tier Mini LED screen with excellent color accuracy and contrast ratio, but is less portable and has lower battery life compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6. The Yoga 6, while still good for engineering and design with a decent CPU and GPU for integrated graphics, has half the RAM and a standard IPS screen, making it more portable and offering longer battery life but at the cost of performance and display quality.
Content Creation
8.5
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.3
7.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
9.6
6.7
14.5in
SIZE
13.3in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts a superior screen with high resolution and brightness levels, making it excellent for vibrant and sharp displays needed in everyday tasks and professional engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial. However, its lower refresh rate than gaming-optimized models makes it less suitable for the fast-paced visual needs of gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo Yoga 6, while offering decent resolution and brightness for general use and satisfactory color reproduction for engineering and design, falls short for gaming and 3D needs due to its unremarkable refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
13.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.4
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,045
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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How the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim Pro 9i | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.64" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13705H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 618 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Matthew S. Smith | August 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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