I just got this laptop today, waited 9 days for delivery. I opted for 32GB RAM /1TB First thing: Screen is beautiful, HIGH quality IPS panel, high res and brightness.. you wont be disappointed here. No need to cry for OLED, this panel is spectacular. Absolutely no issue with glossy/reflective Sound from speakers is very good, i can confirm its absolutely more than OK. Keyboard is excellent, with backlight. Laptop is quiet and cool. I have tested it for few hours now, installed VSCode, Powershell, Git, Terraform, Python and other dev tools that i use. Battery life excels. Overall i am very impressed with this laptop and i absolutely recommend it!
how long does the battery last when used for work until it reaches, say, 20% from 80%. These percentage are the spots when I charge and unplug my laptop
Yeah, I don't get why reviewers make such a big deal about opening it up with one hand. I'm with you, I'd rather a stiff one than one that is loose but becomes wobbly after half a year.
@@emotionallychallengedthere’s a balance I seen Macbooks and Dell XPS and Razers have laptops with one hand opening but still feel sturdy. It takes time to tune the hinge and we can see which manufacturers cheap out on
@@d24 I get your point. The stiff hinge is just not a dealbreaker for me. There are bigger problems that they could address like the power button position and making the speakers sound more dynamic like Macbooks.
there are some manufacturers that can do one hand opening of laptops and at the same time, stiff hinge.. Screen wobbles if the laptop if not placed on a sturdy surface going back to one hand opening, i think he's pointing out that it can be done, so why not do it
1. The power button behavior can easily be configured to do nothing on a single/short press. 2. One-handed use is impractical due to the stiffer hinge (necessary for a stable touch display) and the lighter weight of the device. 3. A 360-degree hinge isn’t essential for most workflows unless you're using pen support. 4. The audio quality could be improved. 5. I agree about the haptic touchpad-it should be standard, especially at this price point. 6. Why do people think OLED is better? OLED displays have issues like screen burn-in, graininess with touch displays, and PWM at lower brightness. Compare them side-by-side and decide if these drawbacks are worth the quality difference. Manufacturers push OLED to encourage faster device turnover, so avoid buying a laptop with an OLED screen.
yeah actually I hesitated to buy Asus s14 due to its oled screen. It looks beautiful but we all know oled screen has organic materials and it will get worse through years.
Audio quality, I think most people do not understand about Dolby atmos. Do not place it on Music, use dynamic or use the the custom sliders, then you get great sound. which is deal breaker for me and I am pleased with the sound.
In laptops and monitors IPS is a way better than OLED. OLED have these major drawbacks: burn-in due to static content, possible blurry text due to incorrect scaling, eye strain due to high contrast, headaches due to pulse-width modulation. IPS is the choice if your intent is a long work, which is the case of laptops and monitors. OLED is the choice if your intent is gaming and movies, which is the case of TVs.
I have OLED monitors and I love it! The technology has come far now, you get 3 years warranty from Alienware for example, which covers burn-in and even single dead pixel. I do not get any eye strain or headache on these monitors. Also Ultrawide OLED are best for watching movies!
Honestly speaking, since I keep my laptop closed and connected to external displays, I crave for laptops having power buttons on the outside 😂. However, for regular users, it may become frustrating.
@@pokeken For starting the laptop. Today, I need to keep my laptop on sleep/hibernate so that I dont have to press the power button to start the laptop. Having external power button would help me shut down completely without any hassle.
@@netyaroze1663 Yup, thats true. Better cable management. But how will it help me start my laptop without power button? Are you taking about "wake up on power" like setting? I tried but didn't work for me. "Wake on USB" works though, which is a relief.
You mentioned the IPS display, but you said nothing about reflectivity of the screen! Is it shiny and reflective, or did Lenovo put on an anti-reflective (matte) coating? In you reviews of laptops PLEASE don't ignore this impt info. Thx.
@@M1710 Thx much for the info. Never understand why some reviewers leave out this crucial information for those of us who work in offices, homes with windows, or outside where there are lots of reflections.
It is reflective, i was worried about that. But when i got it, it is not an issue at all. Screen is beautiful on this laptop. High quality IPS panel, small bezels, good contrast, sharp text
1:36 you know you can disable the power button from triggering a shutdown right? In the windows power settings, you can choose “ Do nothing” for “when I press the power button” option. Also, having the power button outside the keyboard deck is so much better for people who use their laptops docked. I dig it.
I prefer this power button placement over when it’s on the deck. I use it docked at home half the time. Opening that stiff lid (which btw i’m glad it’s stiff for the touch screen) and having windows bounce between monitor configurations is annoying. I just want it to boot up with my external monitor only and peripherals at home. I don’t seem to have the same trouble of accidentally hitting the button when picking it up or moving it. It’s flush so it isn’t even accidentally starting in my bag. In any case, for some of us, that power button placement is the solution not the problem.
I actually prefer IPS. The work I do can involve a lot of static screens and I don't want to worry about burn-in. Unfortunately, most of the lunar lake laptops are OLED only.
Ips >>> oled for me, more battery life, and less eye strain when coding, also i never got why reviewers make a big deal about "Opening a laptop with two hands", honestly, it means the hinge is robust and will most likely last long.
Few things here: I have a power button on the side of my ThinkPad z16. It is slightly indented and a little hard to press. No accidental presses. Also I can turn the laptop on without opening it when I connect to an external monitor Any day of the week I'll take a good quality IPS panel over a damn OLED. Not everyone is looking for OLED screens. Reasons are pretty obvious
I think the best plus point of this laptop compared to other lunar lake laptops is that it offers usb c charging in both the sides of the laptop which is not offered by Asus, Acer etc. The only other lunar lake laptop to offer this is Dell XPS 13 but then it has fewer number of overall ports. I think this laptop is a great Windows competitor to Macbook Air 15. The only valid negative in this whole review looks to be the point related to Haptic touchpad. All the other negatives are not really the negatives. I would prefer IPS over OLED any day on the laptop for better battery life and avoiding screen burns.
You say "it should have..." a lot. I respectfully disagree. Many of the things you say it "should" have are things that are user preference and might impact price point. While it might be nice to have the option between an OLED screen and/or a haptic touchpad, they're not an absolute necessity. The majority of the time, I prefer an IPS panel for the battery savings, since my laptops are typically only used when I'm on the go. As for a haptic touchpad, while it's a "nice to have" (if implemented properly), I rarely use the touchpad on my laptop since I'm using an actual mouse (even on the go). Being able to open a laptop with one hand is also a bit of a stretch. Are we really getting so lazy that we can't use two hands for the whole 1.75 seconds or less that it takes to open a laptop? While I'd agree that it's a "nice to have," and can certainly make the laptop more accessible (there might be those that it's legitimately helpful for), it's not a big deal. Of all of the things you point out as potential negatives, the only (in my opinion) that can really matter is the power button location. With that said, my wife and I have 5 Lenovo laptops - all of which have the side power button. In the time we've owned them (~ 2 years), we've probably only had an incident with the power button 5 times total. So, it really is another quality of life "nice to have" thing, but not really the biggest of deals once you get used to it and know how to best handle the machines. I like my Slim 7i Aura. I like the other Lenovo, HP, and Dell laptops lying around here too. They all have some pros and cons, but none of them are dealbreakers.
You're absolutely entitled to your opinion, but claiming entitlement to specific features at any price point can be a slippery slope. The value of a product is subjective, and not every "nice to have" aligns with manufacturers' priorities or what other buyers may consider essential. Fortunately, product diversity offers plenty of options to find one that meets everything you feel entitled to.
@rburch unfortunately, there is not much product diversity with the new intel and amd chips, so I will be complaining about these nice to haves until there is enough diversity for different products to answer them
I bought this laptop (32 GB version) and can definitely say that I do *not* miss the OLED display! When I compare the OLED of my ASUS S15 with this Aura laptop, the black on the OLED may be a little bit darker, but when watching movies or doing anything else, I'm astounded that this is "merely" an IPS screen! I actually prefer the less power-hungry IPS over OLED.
I actively shop for only IPS displays. I have a lot of static content, especially when coding. This is excellent for me. Just wish I could get a 90whr + sized battery.
I don't think OLED is a superior option compared to IPS/LCD for a laptop, as it might eventually suffer from burn-in (especially if you use it for 8+ hours a day, and it barely lasts a year in its original condition). But I agree that at this price point, the design should be better, and the weight could be lighter.
@@akarna69 What about the PWM frequency? Most OLED screens have lower PWM frequencies, which can cause eye strain, especially for those sensitive to flicker with long use. Also, burn-in may not be an issue for dual-layer OLEDs (only the latest iPad Pro uses it), but for traditional single-layer OLEDs, burn-in is still a common problem, as many reviews have shown.
I don't understand the allure of haptic touchpads. I tap my way through just about everything and find tapping much easier. I use tapping on the Surface Laptop Studio, which has a haptic touchpad.
U aight? I'm 2 minutes into the video and all of your criticisms so far, which are many, are just plain wrong. The power button on the side is a GODSEND for people who use this as a portable worksation w/ external monitor and peripherals ( me ). The button is also super high quality and feels great. It not being able to be open one handed is BECAUSE THE BOTTOM PORTION IS WILDLY THIN AND LIGHT and not that much different than the top portion. This is a good and slightly revolutionary thing for something with this much power. The hinge not rotating 360 degrees... 4 people on Earth give a sh and they're all exactly 4 years old. It going to 180 degrees is perfect for coffee shops so you can stand it up to be more eye level and just bring a keyboar and mouse ( no power adapter needed, I'm getting 16 hours on this monster ) I'm going to watch the rest of the video but tbh your credibility right now is a bit wrecked
Oh my god! The further you go the more sus you're getting. This trackpad is by FAR the best I've ever used on a Windows laptop, it's an actual pleasure. I'm shocked that you just complained about it not being "haptic". Who in the actual f gives a f. Then to diss this screen? This IS A 120HZ MBP resolution god damned gift to eyeballs. Oled would be a mistake here. I cannot believe how absolutely misguided you're being, I have to believe someone paid you to sh on this laptop
Where are the other Lunar Lake laptops that were talked about at IFA? Its been nearly a month and currently there's like only 2 lunar lake laptops which is disappointing. You reckon these lunar lake laptops gonna get new chasis or are most brands probably gonna stick to the current chasis?
@@jonathanng138 The 288v is not going to be that much better. The minimum operating wattage is 17 as opposed to 8 on the lower skews. So it's still bound by the 30 watt limitations as the lower skus. The gpu is clocked slightly higher too but in day to day usage it's not going to be that much different.
Nice review Matthew! Are you sure about the color gamut coverage? This display is rated as 100% P3. Unless you ran your own independent test with a 25% variation?
The power button location issue doesn't bother me, but everyone has their pet peeves. The laptop speakers and screen resolution are excellent. However, the reduced performance when compared to the Asus ZenBook 14 with the Ultra 7 258V would be deal breaker. Looking forward to seeing these Lunar Lake CPUs, especially the higher end ones, with business laptops. In particular, Lenovo X1 Carbon Gen 13 and Dell Latitude 7460.
I’m SO glad this isn’t oled. Every single oled laptops I’ve seen has horrible PWM flicker, so until they start using DC dimming on laptops, I’m not touching an oled laptop
I got scared when I saw this as I have already ordered one lol. Luckily nothing new to me, and where I am from (Australia) it has the 258v with 32gb :) 😅
The fonts on the comparison diagrams are not clear on a mobile device. You can use another font - without the bold effect or move it inside the bars. Also give a little delay for people to actually read it.
Lenovo has already stated they are offering this unit with OLED, stop making it a big deal people - it's coming with OLED as well, just wait for that model if it's a dealbreaker. The IPS offering is amazing, one of the best IPS screens i've seen on a laptop to be honest.
Thanks for the video, it was a honest review, I agree with you cuz with that price you can buy much better laptop which can perform faster and cooler, got my first Mac air m2 (1270€) two months ago and it feels like a beast so far 🙌🏻
They are cheaper for obvious reasons and also take less space. This is bad if you want to use previous SSDs, as you will have to buy new ones if you want to do your own internal upgrade.
love your reviews Matt, thx for great content, but....1:15 me (user which run nb 99% time on desk with tb4 dock) really appreciate power button on side of notebook...so no, it is not for everybody but it have a good reason to be that way
Hello Matthew. Please answer. Between the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition, Asus ZenBook S 14 LunarLake, and Dell XPS 13 9350 LunarLake, which one is the quietest and the most premium? Silence and premium quality are very important to me. Thank you.
I'm shopping for a computer for myself. I found this one at Costco for about$1000. I kind of like this one but what other laptop would you recommend at the same price point?
I just received the 32GB/1TB model direct from Lenovo (Might have been worth noting in the video that this combo with the 258V is an option with this laptop). I actually think the screen is quite good and it seems like you gain a not insubstantial amount of battery life from using a non OLED panel when looking at other laptops that have both options. The M.2 2242 SSD is a disappointment, there are very few aftermarket options out there to upgrade or replace it, and the max size available through Lenovo is 1TB. Sadly, mine arrived with a rattling/defective trackpad so it's going back for exchange.
Yeah you have no idea what you're talking about. The two complaints you have for this laptop are what makes it unique. Many people prefer good IPS to OLED.
About the IPS Display ( Non-OLED ) Oled is the rage these days, everyone wants one, but this IPS display is actually more color accurate then the OLED. At Bestbuy they had this Laptop next to the OLED Slim 7X, I played the same video on both machines at the same time TH-cam 8K Faces at1440ppi, the skin town on this laptop looks so real and natural, the OLED display on the Slim 7X is garbage, everyone looks orange, the computer applies this effect that smooth out the skin texture it all looks like a water color painting. So, if you enjoy looking at natural skin towns with natural skin texture and good sharpness, the IPS display is much better. Also, they did such a good job with this display, that it has fairly deep black colors for being an IPS. Note that today, Apple still has not included an OLED display on their Macbooks and they look just as good as OLED displays. So, you can have a very nice IPS display that is actually more color accurate than OLED and looks better.
Hi Matthew, I am going for a laptop, but am a bit confused between Lenovo legion 7i 4070 GPU and Acer Predator helios 16 4080 GPU. Can you suggest which one shall I go with.
Bit harsh to complain about using 2 fingers to open a laptop. Not sure why that should be a deal-breaker. Can't really complain that it's not a Yoga either.. It's probably a little bit overpriced because it's selling at the same Retail as the 7x, but that has been discounted already. As you've already said, there is likely to be some attractive discounts at this price point soon. Fingers crossed!
Please make a review of the hp omnibook ultra with the lunar lake in order to know which is better with the AMD or Intel. Thanks !! I'm currently interest in buying a laptop. This why I asked you that 😅
You could look at other reviews for that HP laptop. I have seen quite a lot of reviews about this Lenovo laptop and have heard it’s the coolest at running games.
Do you like screens that go completely backwards when you manipulate them? I order you to stop telling manufacturers to make loose hinges that you can open with your damn little finger
I have this laptop and real life battery time isn't any way near as good. That is, use it for 1 hour, let it sleep, use it again, sleep over night and use it... maybe you get 5-6 hours of use.
My only gripe is the screen :( the other things you mentioned don't bother me at all. At this price point, there shouldn't be an IPS LCD at all (~1900 usd in Sweden for the 258V), but then it won me over because it offers way more nits compared to the Zenbook S14, ,which I was considering before. I might actually return it and change for the Zenbook S14. The Zenbook S14 looks nicer, but they keyboard didn't feel as nice compared to this Lenovo.
IPS > OLED any day, for reviewers that keep their device only a few days, sure OLED is better, but for people who want to keep their device for YEARS, IPS is the way to go. OLED burn in is not an "if" but "when". Its an inherit flaw of the technology, and with text fringing and whatnot, IPS or MINI/MICRO LED makes WAY more sense for the desktop to me. I have this laptop, its a HIGH quality IPS. Its so rare to find a good, 90hz+ display on a non-OLED these days, this machine fits the bill, very pleased with it.
Dunno.. for me two things i really like on macbooks are Battery Life and Touch pad.. Seems windows is catching up on battery life.. but touchpads are way tooo bad in all of them
Bro them nitpicks are tiny, i do not care at all where they put the power button or how hard it is to lift the screen lol. I care about the battery life, thermals, is the trackpad haptic, and is it comfortable when on my lap for long periods of time
Yoga Slim 7X, maybe has no Audio Jack. But I think it can be solved by using USB DAC or Dongle provided 😅. Sorry, I just remembered that Laptop just because this guy 😅
@@gigamoment Dell's implementation sucks though, for multiple reasons. It is so bad that it's one of the worst touchpads I've ever used. So it's not as simple as "haptic touchpad better".
for me the deal breaker is the glossy screen, no haptic touchpad, soldered ram and that f. button on the side is a common fail point in yoga laptop and for that little shit you have to change the mainboard, if you search online you can sadly find a lot of info about it, but as always the reviewer won't tell you that. just buiy a thinkpad or a framework laptop
I hate the bilingual keyboard so much, with that stupid vertical enter key. Looks they fixed it and you CAN now order the 258V version with English only keyboard.
Would just like to add that I don't really want to buy a laptop that has potential for burn-in. I get that OLED has superior image quality, but if it comes at the cost of the durability and lifespan of the product, especially when I spend a lot of my time in the same apps, I don't see the appeal of OLED. Leave it to the gaming laptops and tablets, please. Glossy IPS any day over an OLED.
Seems a solid device. I prefer IPS panels so that isn't a problem though the touchpad is a negative coming from a MacBook, but I suppose you will adjust. Still. I think the MB Air M3 remains a better choice especially as there are some great deals out there and if like me, the base MacBook Air is more than enough, then you can currently save a bit, although if you need higher spec like 32GB/1TB (£1500 in UK) then the Lenovo will be a lot cheaper--but I am not sure the majority of ultrabook users need higher config models. My Surface Laptop 4 from a few years ago is 8GB/256GB and has no issues coping the last three years with the stuff I need Windows for. I generally look for lower-spec laptops that go for around £800. That is how much I paid for my MB Air M2 15-inch and paid even less for the SL4 back when. Sadly, with this new trend for higher spec models, it is hard for people like me to get premium ultrabooks at these £600-800 price points anymore; £1500 for this is way too much (no cheaper option). I suppose it makes creators happy that more laptops are starting at 16GB, but for those of us who cannot afford them, it is a disappointing trend and one that influencers seemingly do not care about.
just got the laptop sorry about my criticism, but i can hardly tell this screen from Oled, and of course an oled panel has it disadvanges, and it would have degraded battery life. I don't like heat and fan noise and cannot stand low travel keyboards. The track pad is fine I really do not miss an heptic ttrackpad. So far though the battery life does no seem especially special. Unless you have to lower the brightness substantial and turn off the backlight keyboard. I don't care so much about the i hand opening thing, The speakers sound great. and poor audio is a deal breaker for me. You talk about the competiton, but other than the power button on the side and the I hand thing. I am sorry the oled is just not worth it. This panel looks great. Maybe you are right about the price though
Pretty wild that he says AMD laptops still get "really good battery life" while the video shows a 7 hour difference. Like how tf are you downplaying 7 hours, that's literally an entire workday of battery life lol.
Because these are pc mark modern office tests. Mostly just videos and simulated office use. Real use is still a full day if you buy an AMD laptop just much better now with Intel.
dude if you want to go to the forest for 2 days and play fortnite without recharging that's you, but for everyone else that will plug it in at night. The AMD is sufficient for a full day of work, that's why it doesnt matter if amd lasts 10h and others 18h
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That shit Power Button Placement is the reason a lot of these Lenovo's end up in Repair Shops. They're one of the first thing that breaks in these laptops. Like how hard is it to place a fucking Power Button in the Keyboard?
I'm a bit lost with the new Intel processors. I thought all the ones that said Ultra would have good battery performance, but it seems that they are series 2, but I don't know how to tell if a computer has series 1 or series 2.
I just got this laptop today, waited 9 days for delivery.
I opted for 32GB RAM /1TB
First thing: Screen is beautiful, HIGH quality IPS panel, high res and brightness.. you wont be disappointed here.
No need to cry for OLED, this panel is spectacular. Absolutely no issue with glossy/reflective
Sound from speakers is very good, i can confirm its absolutely more than OK.
Keyboard is excellent, with backlight. Laptop is quiet and cool.
I have tested it for few hours now, installed VSCode, Powershell, Git, Terraform, Python and other dev tools that i use.
Battery life excels.
Overall i am very impressed with this laptop and i absolutely recommend it!
how long does the battery last when used for work until it reaches, say, 20% from 80%. These percentage are the spots when I charge and unplug my laptop
Where is 32gb available to buy? I searched all over, no where it is available, pls share a link
@@IamPuli Lenovo website there is a configure option. At least for the US store.
I've read a lot of people talking about it being wobbly and uneven.. Was it your case?
@@IamPuli Best Buy has it in Luna Grey, but it never goes on sale from it's full $1399.99 msrp.
For a laptop you really like, you spent the majority of the time criticizing it.
I would *honestly* prefer the stiffer hinge and use my two hands to open the laptop than to have these damn wobbly screens .... looking at you G16!!!
Yeah, I don't get why reviewers make such a big deal about opening it up with one hand. I'm with you, I'd rather a stiff one than one that is loose but becomes wobbly after half a year.
@@emotionallychallengedthere’s a balance I seen Macbooks and Dell XPS and Razers have laptops with one hand opening but still feel sturdy. It takes time to tune the hinge and we can see which manufacturers cheap out on
@@d24 I get your point. The stiff hinge is just not a dealbreaker for me. There are bigger problems that they could address like the power button position and making the speakers sound more dynamic like Macbooks.
there are some manufacturers that can do one hand opening of laptops and at the same time, stiff hinge.. Screen wobbles if the laptop if not placed on a sturdy surface
going back to one hand opening, i think he's pointing out that it can be done, so why not do it
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1. The power button behavior can easily be configured to do nothing on a single/short press.
2. One-handed use is impractical due to the stiffer hinge (necessary for a stable touch display) and the lighter weight of the device.
3. A 360-degree hinge isn’t essential for most workflows unless you're using pen support.
4. The audio quality could be improved.
5. I agree about the haptic touchpad-it should be standard, especially at this price point.
6. Why do people think OLED is better? OLED displays have issues like screen burn-in, graininess with touch displays, and PWM at lower brightness. Compare them side-by-side and decide if these drawbacks are worth the quality difference. Manufacturers push OLED to encourage faster device turnover, so avoid buying a laptop with an OLED screen.
yeah actually I hesitated to buy Asus s14 due to its oled screen. It looks beautiful but we all know oled screen has organic materials and it will get worse through years.
Audio quality, I think most people do not understand about Dolby atmos. Do not place it on Music, use dynamic or use the the custom sliders, then you get great sound. which is deal breaker for me and I am pleased with the sound.
What about the fingerprint feature? Do you think this is useful?
@shathaomar1516 this lenovo model only has face login, it doesn't have fingerprint sensor AFAIK
You didt better review than guy on this video. I supose he dont live Lenovo :) power Burton on się od awesome i love IT.
In laptops and monitors IPS is a way better than OLED. OLED have these major drawbacks: burn-in due to static content, possible blurry text due to incorrect scaling, eye strain due to high contrast, headaches due to pulse-width modulation. IPS is the choice if your intent is a long work, which is the case of laptops and monitors. OLED is the choice if your intent is gaming and movies, which is the case of TVs.
I have OLED monitors and I love it! The technology has come far now, you get 3 years warranty from Alienware for example, which covers burn-in and even single dead pixel. I do not get any eye strain or headache on these monitors. Also Ultrawide OLED are best for watching movies!
I agree - I much prefer doing long work on an IPS panel. I can't concentrate as well on OLEDs..they look too much like my phone
oh yeah cause you can only game on a tv
@See.You.Soon.027 and I hate OLED !!!
@@ninasazonova2511 oh! Sorry to hear that :(
Honestly speaking, since I keep my laptop closed and connected to external displays, I crave for laptops having power buttons on the outside 😂. However, for regular users, it may become frustrating.
Just get a decent dock? Hard to drive good monitors without one.
I really like power buttons on the side as well because I use an external display too
@@gojosatoru0077 so you actually use the physical power to shut down? I highly doubt that
@@pokeken For starting the laptop. Today, I need to keep my laptop on sleep/hibernate so that I dont have to press the power button to start the laptop. Having external power button would help me shut down completely without any hassle.
@@netyaroze1663 Yup, thats true. Better cable management. But how will it help me start my laptop without power button? Are you taking about "wake up on power" like setting? I tried but didn't work for me. "Wake on USB" works though, which is a relief.
The external power button is useful when using the device with an external monitor, as it allows you to power it on without having to open the device.
For sure! But Id still rather have it on the keyboard deck.
Sometimes I have 3 Laptops towering powered by the monitor. I hate fiddling the Laptops at the bottom, open the lid to turn it on.
You mentioned the IPS display, but you said nothing about reflectivity of the screen! Is it shiny and reflective, or did Lenovo put on an anti-reflective (matte) coating? In you reviews of laptops PLEASE don't ignore this impt info. Thx.
It is reflective.
@@M1710 Thx much for the info. Never understand why some reviewers leave out this crucial information for those of us who work in offices, homes with windows, or outside where there are lots of reflections.
It is reflective, i was worried about that. But when i got it, it is not an issue at all. Screen is beautiful on this laptop. High quality IPS panel, small bezels, good contrast, sharp text
1:36 you know you can disable the power button from triggering a shutdown right?
In the windows power settings, you can choose “ Do nothing” for “when I press the power button” option.
Also, having the power button outside the keyboard deck is so much better for people who use their laptops docked. I dig it.
Fair point!
I prefer this power button placement over when it’s on the deck. I use it docked at home half the time. Opening that stiff lid (which btw i’m glad it’s stiff for the touch screen) and having windows bounce between monitor configurations is annoying. I just want it to boot up with my external monitor only and peripherals at home. I don’t seem to have the same trouble of accidentally hitting the button when picking it up or moving it. It’s flush so it isn’t even accidentally starting in my bag. In any case, for some of us, that power button placement is the solution not the problem.
Being able to open a laptop with one hand is the most pointless feature on a laptop in existance
Bro what? I personally love it, and it just feels cheap. Every little time you make an adjustment 2 hands it gets old fast
As someone who carries and 1 hands their laptop a lot. My old spectre was annoying AF as it would always end up open 180 degrees
No way someone in this world thinks that, If u can't open it with one hand it's instantly a way cheaper feeling
So true……that plus the incessant need to check the finger printiness of tech is just beyond common sense
Yep most of his complaints are just him nitpicking for no reason
Who cares if it's not OLED. It's a great IPS. Doesnt NEED to be OLED.
I actually prefer IPS. The work I do can involve a lot of static screens and I don't want to worry about burn-in. Unfortunately, most of the lunar lake laptops are OLED only.
@@emotionallychallenged exactly..i actually consider it a bonus its IPS. Now they just need a matte option as well :)
@@emotionallychallengedNot having to worry about burn in at all is the main reason I don't care much for OLED on a laptop honestly.
True. For me OLED is a deal breaker for me. I don't want to buy something that will surely degrade over time
Ips >>> oled for me, more battery life, and less eye strain when coding, also i never got why reviewers make a big deal about "Opening a laptop with two hands", honestly, it means the hinge is robust and will most likely last long.
Few things here:
I have a power button on the side of my ThinkPad z16. It is slightly indented and a little hard to press. No accidental presses. Also I can turn the laptop on without opening it when I connect to an external monitor
Any day of the week I'll take a good quality IPS panel over a damn OLED. Not everyone is looking for OLED screens. Reasons are pretty obvious
I think the best plus point of this laptop compared to other lunar lake laptops is that it offers usb c charging in both the sides of the laptop which is not offered by Asus, Acer etc. The only other lunar lake laptop to offer this is Dell XPS 13 but then it has fewer number of overall ports. I think this laptop is a great Windows competitor to Macbook Air 15. The only valid negative in this whole review looks to be the point related to Haptic touchpad. All the other negatives are not really the negatives. I would prefer IPS over OLED any day on the laptop for better battery life and avoiding screen burns.
You say "it should have..." a lot. I respectfully disagree. Many of the things you say it "should" have are things that are user preference and might impact price point. While it might be nice to have the option between an OLED screen and/or a haptic touchpad, they're not an absolute necessity. The majority of the time, I prefer an IPS panel for the battery savings, since my laptops are typically only used when I'm on the go. As for a haptic touchpad, while it's a "nice to have" (if implemented properly), I rarely use the touchpad on my laptop since I'm using an actual mouse (even on the go). Being able to open a laptop with one hand is also a bit of a stretch. Are we really getting so lazy that we can't use two hands for the whole 1.75 seconds or less that it takes to open a laptop? While I'd agree that it's a "nice to have," and can certainly make the laptop more accessible (there might be those that it's legitimately helpful for), it's not a big deal. Of all of the things you point out as potential negatives, the only (in my opinion) that can really matter is the power button location. With that said, my wife and I have 5 Lenovo laptops - all of which have the side power button. In the time we've owned them (~ 2 years), we've probably only had an incident with the power button 5 times total. So, it really is another quality of life "nice to have" thing, but not really the biggest of deals once you get used to it and know how to best handle the machines. I like my Slim 7i Aura. I like the other Lenovo, HP, and Dell laptops lying around here too. They all have some pros and cons, but none of them are dealbreakers.
I'd argue that I'm entitled to every "nice to have" that doesn't add expensive hardware when I'm paying the $1800 that this laptop costs in europe.
You're absolutely entitled to your opinion, but claiming entitlement to specific features at any price point can be a slippery slope. The value of a product is subjective, and not every "nice to have" aligns with manufacturers' priorities or what other buyers may consider essential. Fortunately, product diversity offers plenty of options to find one that meets everything you feel entitled to.
@rburch unfortunately, there is not much product diversity with the new intel and amd chips, so I will be complaining about these nice to haves until there is enough diversity for different products to answer them
I bought this laptop (32 GB version) and can definitely say that I do *not* miss the OLED display! When I compare the OLED of my ASUS S15 with this Aura laptop, the black on the OLED may be a little bit darker, but when watching movies or doing anything else, I'm astounded that this is "merely" an IPS screen! I actually prefer the less power-hungry IPS over OLED.
If the screen opened with one hand, youd complain that the hinge is too flimsy lol
I actively shop for only IPS displays. I have a lot of static content, especially when coding. This is excellent for me. Just wish I could get a 90whr + sized battery.
Who and why would anyone actually care to be able to open the laptop with one hand? Firm screen with no wobble seems much more important.
Another great review, thanks, and I agree with you, too many compromises at that price point.
I don't think OLED is a superior option compared to IPS/LCD for a laptop, as it might eventually suffer from burn-in (especially if you use it for 8+ hours a day, and it barely lasts a year in its original condition). But I agree that at this price point, the design should be better, and the weight could be lighter.
IPS is far inferior to OLED in terms of color vibrance, contrast and saturation. Burn in is a non-issue with the new OLEDs.
@@akarna69 What about the PWM frequency? Most OLED screens have lower PWM frequencies, which can cause eye strain, especially for those sensitive to flicker with long use. Also, burn-in may not be an issue for dual-layer OLEDs (only the latest iPad Pro uses it), but for traditional single-layer OLEDs, burn-in is still a common problem, as many reviews have shown.
5:58 were these small freezes present in the gameplay or is that just a video glitch?
I don't understand the allure of haptic touchpads. I tap my way through just about everything and find tapping much easier. I use tapping on the Surface Laptop Studio, which has a haptic touchpad.
U aight? I'm 2 minutes into the video and all of your criticisms so far, which are many, are just plain wrong. The power button on the side is a GODSEND for people who use this as a portable worksation w/ external monitor and peripherals ( me ). The button is also super high quality and feels great.
It not being able to be open one handed is BECAUSE THE BOTTOM PORTION IS WILDLY THIN AND LIGHT and not that much different than the top portion. This is a good and slightly revolutionary thing for something with this much power.
The hinge not rotating 360 degrees... 4 people on Earth give a sh and they're all exactly 4 years old. It going to 180 degrees is perfect for coffee shops so you can stand it up to be more eye level and just bring a keyboar and mouse ( no power adapter needed, I'm getting 16 hours on this monster )
I'm going to watch the rest of the video but tbh your credibility right now is a bit wrecked
Oh my god! The further you go the more sus you're getting. This trackpad is by FAR the best I've ever used on a Windows laptop, it's an actual pleasure. I'm shocked that you just complained about it not being "haptic". Who in the actual f gives a f. Then to diss this screen? This IS A 120HZ MBP resolution god damned gift to eyeballs. Oled would be a mistake here. I cannot believe how absolutely misguided you're being, I have to believe someone paid you to sh on this laptop
Where are the other Lunar Lake laptops that were talked about at IFA? Its been nearly a month and currently there's like only 2 lunar lake laptops which is disappointing. You reckon these lunar lake laptops gonna get new chasis or are most brands probably gonna stick to the current chasis?
I’ve already showed two. One from asus and Lenovo. I have another one from hp which I’m working on right now
@@MatthewMoniz Any 16 inches anytime soon? Especially with the 288V? Very curious on how much more powerful it is cause of the higher wattage
@@jonathanng138 Acer has a 16-inch laptop called Swift 16 AI. I'm not sure if it's being released this month, though.
@@jonathanng138 The 288v is not going to be that much better. The minimum operating wattage is 17 as opposed to 8 on the lower skews. So it's still bound by the 30 watt limitations as the lower skus. The gpu is clocked slightly higher too but in day to day usage it's not going to be that much different.
@@eds464 Ye considering the higher wattage doesn't that mean the the CPU is pretty much redundant? Might as well get the AMD HX370 instead?
Nice review Matthew! Are you sure about the color gamut coverage? This display is rated as 100% P3. Unless you ran your own independent test with a 25% variation?
How's the hinge, does it wobble Matthew??
Hinge is tight! A bit too tight
What's the mentioned competition at that price?
The power button location issue doesn't bother me, but everyone has their pet peeves. The laptop speakers and screen resolution are excellent. However, the reduced performance when compared to the Asus ZenBook 14 with the Ultra 7 258V would be deal breaker.
Looking forward to seeing these Lunar Lake CPUs, especially the higher end ones, with business laptops. In particular, Lenovo X1 Carbon Gen 13 and Dell Latitude 7460.
I’m SO glad this isn’t oled. Every single oled laptops I’ve seen has horrible PWM flicker, so until they start using DC dimming on laptops, I’m not touching an oled laptop
3:14 According to Lenovo, this panel is 100% P3, not 75%
Hey Matthew, a little suggestion it will be great if you can add the ppi of the display in your review
I got scared when I saw this as I have already ordered one lol. Luckily nothing new to me, and where I am from (Australia) it has the 258v with 32gb :) 😅
I got mine today, dont worry its an excellent laptop
The fonts on the comparison diagrams are not clear on a mobile device. You can use another font - without the bold effect or move it inside the bars.
Also give a little delay for people to actually read it.
I’ll have a look on my phone. Thanks for the heads up
@@MatthewMoniz you're welcome sir
Lenovo has already stated they are offering this unit with OLED, stop making it a big deal people - it's coming with OLED as well, just wait for that model if it's a dealbreaker. The IPS offering is amazing, one of the best IPS screens i've seen on a laptop to be honest.
Thanks for the video, it was a honest review, I agree with you cuz with that price you can buy much better laptop which can perform faster and cooler, got my first Mac air m2 (1270€) two months ago and it feels like a beast so far 🙌🏻
6:50 Why the hell is Lenovo not using a 2280 SSD!? They could have moved the battery down to make room for a proper SSD...
What's a proper SSD? 2280 does make use of proper SSD technology
They are cheaper for obvious reasons and also take less space. This is bad if you want to use previous SSDs, as you will have to buy new ones if you want to do your own internal upgrade.
@@gigamoment yeah but it has a higher capacity and usually faster than the 2230 or 40 they used here
love your reviews Matt, thx for great content, but....1:15 me (user which run nb 99% time on desk with tb4 dock) really appreciate power button on side of notebook...so no, it is not for everybody but it have a good reason to be that way
Tip you change the power button function. Like what happens when you press(in your case accidentaly) it while the laptop is on
i dunno about the hinge. all of the laptopsn ive ever used need two hands to open. the only one is a 16 inch gaming laptop/beast
really don't like oled on laptop, I always looking for ips for the durability.
Where are the premium AMD Ryzen HX 370 laptops!?
Didn't ASUS pay AMD for the early runs of these new chips, and did other OEMs have to wait until later in October to get a shot?
Hello Matthew. Please answer. Between the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition, Asus ZenBook S 14 LunarLake, and Dell XPS 13 9350 LunarLake, which one is the quietest and the most premium? Silence and premium quality are very important to me. Thank you.
Dell, Lenovo, Asus, in this order.
I'm shopping for a computer for myself. I found this one at Costco for about$1000. I kind of like this one but what other laptop would you recommend at the same price point?
I just received the 32GB/1TB model direct from Lenovo (Might have been worth noting in the video that this combo with the 258V is an option with this laptop). I actually think the screen is quite good and it seems like you gain a not insubstantial amount of battery life from using a non OLED panel when looking at other laptops that have both options.
The M.2 2242 SSD is a disappointment, there are very few aftermarket options out there to upgrade or replace it, and the max size available through Lenovo is 1TB.
Sadly, mine arrived with a rattling/defective trackpad so it's going back for exchange.
I've seen many reports that people got all kinds of small problems. It just show Lenovo's quality control is pretty poor for this model.
Yeah you have no idea what you're talking about. The two complaints you have for this laptop are what makes it unique. Many people prefer good IPS to OLED.
Aura, Vpro. I feel like you just pay more for the brands partnership and not for the product itself.
About the IPS Display ( Non-OLED ) Oled is the rage these days, everyone wants one, but this IPS display is actually more color accurate then the OLED. At Bestbuy they had this Laptop next to the OLED Slim 7X, I played the same video on both machines at the same time TH-cam 8K Faces at1440ppi, the skin town on this laptop looks so real and natural, the OLED display on the Slim 7X is garbage, everyone looks orange, the computer applies this effect that smooth out the skin texture it all looks like a water color painting. So, if you enjoy looking at natural skin towns with natural skin texture and good sharpness, the IPS display is much better. Also, they did such a good job with this display, that it has fairly deep black colors for being an IPS. Note that today, Apple still has not included an OLED display on their Macbooks and they look just as good as OLED displays. So, you can have a very nice IPS display that is actually more color accurate than OLED and looks better.
For me its better to not have the on/off switch on the keyboard since its easier to not hot by accident.
Oh no, it can't be opened with one hand! LOL, a ridiculous whine.
Do agree about the power button placement being poor.
decent mic/ video- helpful video- Would you choose this Aura or the Surface Laptop 15 inch (all my apps are good with ARM)? thx
Hi Matthew, I am going for a laptop, but am a bit confused between Lenovo legion 7i 4070 GPU and Acer Predator helios 16 4080 GPU. Can you suggest which one shall I go with.
Is there any Windows laptop that has the build of the Macbook Pros?
the power button is good to on the laptop while the lid is close connected to an external display
Bit harsh to complain about using 2 fingers to open a laptop. Not sure why that should be a deal-breaker. Can't really complain that it's not a Yoga either.. It's probably a little bit overpriced because it's selling at the same Retail as the 7x, but that has been discounted already. As you've already said, there is likely to be some attractive discounts at this price point soon. Fingers crossed!
Please make a review of the hp omnibook ultra with the lunar lake in order to know which is better with the AMD or Intel. Thanks !! I'm currently interest in buying a laptop. This why I asked you that 😅
You could look at other reviews for that HP laptop. I have seen quite a lot of reviews about this Lenovo laptop and have heard it’s the coolest at running games.
@@doddt2002 yeah!! I've seen other reviews where they chose it like the best!! I will see another review of hp omnibook ultra with the lunar lake
works with Lenovo Precision Pen 2?
Do you like screens that go completely backwards when you manipulate them? I order you to stop telling manufacturers to make loose hinges that you can open with your damn little finger
I have this laptop and real life battery time isn't any way near as good. That is, use it for 1 hour, let it sleep, use it again, sleep over night and use it... maybe you get 5-6 hours of use.
My only gripe is the screen :( the other things you mentioned don't bother me at all.
At this price point, there shouldn't be an IPS LCD at all (~1900 usd in Sweden for the 258V), but then it won me over because it offers way more nits compared to the Zenbook S14, ,which I was considering before. I might actually return it and change for the Zenbook S14.
The Zenbook S14 looks nicer, but they keyboard didn't feel as nice compared to this Lenovo.
The thing is, if you want the best keyboard, Lenovo has no competition, period.
IPS > OLED any day, for reviewers that keep their device only a few days, sure OLED is better, but for people who want to keep their device for YEARS, IPS is the way to go. OLED burn in is not an "if" but "when". Its an inherit flaw of the technology, and with text fringing and whatnot, IPS or MINI/MICRO LED makes WAY more sense for the desktop to me.
I have this laptop, its a HIGH quality IPS. Its so rare to find a good, 90hz+ display on a non-OLED these days, this machine fits the bill, very pleased with it.
Dunno.. for me two things i really like on macbooks are Battery Life and Touch pad..
Seems windows is catching up on battery life.. but touchpads are way tooo bad in all of them
These hinges will destroy the monitor's mounting points to the base exactly after the warranty period expires. Thanks to Lenovo.
Take a shot every time he says “don’t get me wrong”
Bro them nitpicks are tiny, i do not care at all where they put the power button or how hard it is to lift the screen lol. I care about the battery life, thermals, is the trackpad haptic, and is it comfortable when on my lap for long periods of time
At this price they should've put at least Mini Led, like they did in the past. IPS? Come on Lenovo.
Yoga Slim 7X, maybe has no Audio Jack. But I think it can be solved by using USB DAC or Dongle provided 😅. Sorry, I just remembered that Laptop just because this guy 😅
2:39 "It'S nOt HaPtIc."
Haptic doesn't always mean better. Apple has good haptic touchpads. HP does too. Dell.. Does not.
I think Matt is right. I have two laptops and the one with the haptic touchpad is a lot more usable and has a premium feeling.
@@gigamoment Dell's implementation sucks though, for multiple reasons. It is so bad that it's one of the worst touchpads I've ever used. So it's not as simple as "haptic touchpad better".
@@cameronbosch1213 of course it's not that simple. But a good haptic touchpad is a good step forward and make the traditional solution feel old.
@@gigamoment I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree then...
Dell precision toichpads are very good.
제품을 받았는데 OLED, 전원버튼 등의 아쉬움은 없습니다만 햅틱 터치패드가 아니라는 것은 덜컹 거리는 소리를 내는 터치패드를 쓰다보면 항상 아쉽습니다
Waiting for lenovo yoga ryzen ai 365 version review
for me the deal breaker is the glossy screen, no haptic touchpad, soldered ram and that f. button on the side is a common fail point in yoga laptop and for that little shit you have to change the mainboard, if you search online you can sadly find a lot of info about it, but as always the reviewer won't tell you that. just buiy a thinkpad or a framework laptop
It's a shame that currently, there is no option for 32GB in Canada. Actually, you could but the keyboard will automatically become bilingual.
I hate the bilingual keyboard so much, with that stupid vertical enter key. Looks they fixed it and you CAN now order the 258V version with English only keyboard.
Funny on the oled, considering for my girlfriend because she uses it for office work and wants for long term, so oled is a big minus.
Would just like to add that I don't really want to buy a laptop that has potential for burn-in. I get that OLED has superior image quality, but if it comes at the cost of the durability and lifespan of the product, especially when I spend a lot of my time in the same apps, I don't see the appeal of OLED. Leave it to the gaming laptops and tablets, please. Glossy IPS any day over an OLED.
Seems a solid device. I prefer IPS panels so that isn't a problem though the touchpad is a negative coming from a MacBook, but I suppose you will adjust. Still. I think the MB Air M3 remains a better choice especially as there are some great deals out there and if like me, the base MacBook Air is more than enough, then you can currently save a bit, although if you need higher spec like 32GB/1TB (£1500 in UK) then the Lenovo will be a lot cheaper--but I am not sure the majority of ultrabook users need higher config models. My Surface Laptop 4 from a few years ago is 8GB/256GB and has no issues coping the last three years with the stuff I need Windows for.
I generally look for lower-spec laptops that go for around £800. That is how much I paid for my MB Air M2 15-inch and paid even less for the SL4 back when. Sadly, with this new trend for higher spec models, it is hard for people like me to get premium ultrabooks at these £600-800 price points anymore; £1500 for this is way too much (no cheaper option). I suppose it makes creators happy that more laptops are starting at 16GB, but for those of us who cannot afford them, it is a disappointing trend and one that influencers seemingly do not care about.
They really need to fire whoever is responsible for destroying the Yoga moniker. 🤬
Can you make a video about the asus zenbook 14 flip oled
just got the laptop sorry about my criticism, but i can hardly tell this screen from Oled, and of course an oled panel has it disadvanges, and it would have degraded battery life. I don't like heat and fan noise and cannot stand low travel keyboards. The track pad is fine I really do not miss an heptic ttrackpad. So far though the battery life does no seem especially special. Unless you have to lower the brightness substantial and turn off the backlight keyboard. I don't care so much about the i hand opening thing, The speakers sound great. and poor audio is a deal breaker for me. You talk about the competiton, but other than the power button on the side and the I hand thing. I am sorry the oled is just not worth it. This panel looks great. Maybe you are right about the price though
I prefer that IPS instead of OLED
brainrot came into laptop naming too?
Lol,
"This guy has been eating too many donuts."
Speakers of MacBook still in another level for sure!
CPU ???
It's not a yoga, it doesn't need to flip
Its a Yoga. Its in the name!
oled develops burn in so in a few years you have to throw away your laptop - on the other hand ips you can use after 10+ years no problem
Ips for the win , no shitty text fringing issue
It would be so good if it was 14 inch
You think you'd be smart enough to just grab it a little bit more towards the front
The main issue should be durability of its HINGES !!!
Pretty wild that he says AMD laptops still get "really good battery life" while the video shows a 7 hour difference. Like how tf are you downplaying 7 hours, that's literally an entire workday of battery life lol.
Because these are pc mark modern office tests. Mostly just videos and simulated office use. Real use is still a full day if you buy an AMD laptop just much better now with Intel.
dude if you want to go to the forest for 2 days and play fortnite without recharging that's you, but for everyone else that will plug it in at night. The AMD is sufficient for a full day of work, that's why it doesnt matter if amd lasts 10h and others 18h
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That shit Power Button Placement is the reason a lot of these Lenovo's end up in Repair Shops.
They're one of the first thing that breaks in these laptops.
Like how hard is it to place a fucking Power Button in the Keyboard?
I'm a bit lost with the new Intel processors. I thought all the ones that said Ultra would have good battery performance, but it seems that they are series 2, but I don't know how to tell if a computer has series 1 or series 2.
Bestbuy has a section on their site that has all the new lunar lake chips
Sounds like : Let's say smth negative about lenovo yoga 7i aura edition...
Sounds like let’s give an honest review both negative and positive so that consumers can make a better decision
*This Yoga is out of shape* 💀
They won't take this slightly
it has 100% p3 everyone said. u say different.
It does not
It feels unnatural to mention good battery life and Intel in the same sentence. Who would have thought even a year ago.....
I know right!
just for the power button it is a no for me, thanks