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In a comprehensive comparison, Ed from the Digital Digest evaluates the Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7 and the HP Spectre x360 14t, highlighting their similarities and differences in display quality, hardware, battery life, input features, and overall design. Key points include the Lenovo Yoga 9i’s 4K OLED display and modern design, versus the Spectre's 3:2 OLED screen and superior keyboard. The 12th gen Intel Core i7 (1260p) processor in the Yoga 9i marks a significant performance improvement over the older 11th gen (1165 and 1195). Both laptops offer 16 GB of soldered RAM, with the Yoga 9i using faster LPDDR5 RAM and a Gen 4 NVMe SSD, enhancing speed.
Comparatively, battery life is similar, with both managing around 6-8 hours on high brightness. The Lenovo Yoga 9i’s improved keyboard and larger responsive trackpad are noted, though the HP Spectre's keyboard remains preferred for its better key travel and practical illuminated mute keys. The Yoga 9i also benefits from superior audio performance and better thermal management, albeit the Spectre runs cooler with better fan management. Build quality is excellent in both devices, with the Yoga 9i offering slightly more modern features like an extra Type-C port.
Major design features, such as Lenovo's one-hand opening and its customization options, stand out, while both laptops showcase high-quality build and I/O ports. The video closes by highlighting the importance of user preference in choosing between these closely matched competitors and encourages viewer engagement.
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In this part of the video, Ed from the Digital Digest compares the Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7 and the HP Spectre x360 14t. The Yoga 9i is a new model available in May and priced around $2,000, while the Spectre 14t, available for about a year, costs about $1,550. Key differences highlighted include the Yoga 9i’s OLED screen, full HD IR camera, and modern design features, which bring it up to par with the Spectre. Both devices offer similar battery life, display quality, and input features. The Yoga 9i has a 16:10 4K OLED display, while the Spectre has a 3:2 OLED display, with both being 60Hz and supporting pen input and touch. Ed conveys a personal preference for the 16:10 aspect ratio of the Yoga 9i but acknowledges that preference may vary based on user needs. He notes the high quality of both displays, indicating they are nearly identical in performance.
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In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on comparing the hardware between two generations of processors: the Intel Core i7 12th gen (1260p) and the 11th gen i7 (1165 and 1195). The 12th gen processor is highlighted for its significant redesign and improved performance, particularly evident in benchmarks like Time Spy, even though the difference may not be as stark in everyday tasks. In terms of RAM, both systems have soldered 16 GB, but the 12th gen uses faster LPDDR5 RAM compared to the 11th gen. Additionally, the storage in the 12th gen features a Gen 4 NVMe SSD, offering near double the speeds of the Gen 3 SSD in the 11th gen. Although real-world differences may vary, the 12th gen hardware is overall superior. Finally, Wi-Fi performance between the two is noted to be similar, with the 12th gen resolving previous Wi-Fi issues observed in older models.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter compares the battery life, design, and keyboard functionalities between two models, the Gen 7 and the Spectre. Both models offer similar battery life, managing around 6-8 hours on high brightness and up to 10 hours with aggressive battery management, despite the Gen 7’s higher resolution display and more powerful processor.
Lenovo’s Gen 7 features an edge-to-edge keyboard deck with hotkeys for performance modes, webcam background defocusing, and various audio presets. The design also stays cooler than previous generations. The presenter expresses a preference for the Spectre’s keyboard due to its more significant key travel and practical illuminated mute keys for the microphone and speaker, which indicate their status with amber lights.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on comparing the Lenovo 9i and HP Spectre keyboards, trackpads, display quality, and other features. The Lenovo 9i’s keyboard and trackpad have improved over the previous generation, with the trackpad now 45% larger and more responsive. However, the HP Spectre’s keyboard is still considered superior, and its smaller trackpad helps avoid accidental touches. Display-wise, the Lenovo 9i is preferred for its higher resolution and 16×10 aspect ratio. Both laptops feature Windows IR cameras, with HP’s Full HD camera slightly outperforming Lenovo’s 5-megapixel camera. Battery life and charge times are comparable, though it took Lenovo another generation to match HP’s rapid charge capabilities.
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In this section of the video, the presenter initiates a discussion about the Lenovo Yoga 9i, highlighting its relevance and excellence despite its older age. The focus shifts to examining the device’s audio quality and then discussing thermals, which are crucial to many users. The presenter tests the audio of the Yoga 9i, praising its superior sound, especially compared to the older 13t model, and mentions the impressive branding collaborations in audio systems. The Yoga 9i’s standout features include its Intel 12th gen Core i7 CPU, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, and a stunning 4K OLED display, making it highly recommendable, especially when on sale. The presenter emphasizes the superior audio experience provided by the Yoga 9i’s dual subwoofer system.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares the audio performance and thermals of the HP Spectre x360 14t and the Lenovo Yoga 9i. They praise the HP Spectre for its excellent sound quality and superior cooling, noting that it runs cooler and has better fan management. The speaker anticipates that the upcoming 12th gen hardware will further improve performance due to more efficient cores. They highlight that both laptops have good fan noise management, with the HP offering more profiles and better display settings for color spaces. Additionally, they express a preference for the larger, higher-resolution panel of the Lenovo Yoga 9i. The segment concludes with a discussion on build quality and I/O ports, noting that the Yoga 9i has added an extra type-C port but still lacks a card reader.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the Lenovo Yoga’s design and functionality features. The device can be opened with one hand, though the branding on the lid is considered excessive. It includes a power button with an LED indicator, and a Type-C port that, while not Thunderbolt 4, adds extra utility without occupying Thunderbolt 4 ports. The presenter highlights the quiet and cool performance with ample ventilation, improved from the previous generation. The machine offers customizable color options, including an additional oatmeal color.
There’s speculation on future design updates, such as adopting rounded edges similar to a previously reviewed 16-inch model. Ports include a microSD card reader, Thunderbolt 4 ports, a headphone/microphone combo jack, and a Type-A USB port. While some users may prefer the built-in card reader, the presenter values an additional Type-C port due to current usage trends. Both Lenovo and HP models are praised for their build quality, soldered RAM, and subdued design features, with a mention that HP may adopt similar design elements in future updates. Finally, pen performance is noted as reliable but not groundbreaking.
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In this segment, the reviewer discusses the comparison between Lenovo’s Yoga 9i and an HP device. Unlike previous models, the current Lenovo Yoga doesn’t have an on-board pen but includes a full-size pen and a sleeve for storage, similar to HP’s 14t. However, the HP pen has magnetic attachment capabilities, which the Lenovo lacks. The reviewer appreciates the upgrade to a full-size pen despite the potential for it to be lost, and considers it an overall improvement over the thinner, onboard-stored versions.
The reviewer emphasizes the secondary role of pen inputs for these devices, suitable for students and amateur artists, but not necessarily superior to specialized products like the Surface Pro 8 or Samsung’s devices. The availability of these products also plays a role; the Lenovo Yoga 9i is not available until May and will be priced similarly to the HP but possibly cheaper upon release.
Overall, the reviewer prefers the Lenovo Yoga 9i for its new hardware and superior display options, including the forthcoming 2.8K OLED option. They express that, unless HP brings out a comparable 14-inch machine with a 16:10 aspect ratio, the Yoga 9i is the better choice currently available.
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In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes that the RAM in the discussed machines is soldered and cannot be upgraded. They express satisfaction with the two machines being compared, noting how closely matched they are in nearly every aspect, akin to “sharing notes.” This parity marks a significant improvement from past comparisons where substantial differences were evident. The speaker invites viewers to share their opinions in the comments about which machine suits them best, encouraging engagement and offering to answer any questions. The segment concludes with prompts to like, subscribe, and stay safe.