Lenovo's Yoga line calls to mind visions of convertible laptops and distinctive tablets, but for several years, the Yoga family has included one of the best all-in-one Windows desktops around. The new model, seen at CES 2023, is a new animal altogether, though: It skips the rotating display seen on past versions of the AIO, while revamping the desktop with an elegant, minimalistic design that still has plenty of clever features.
An AIO Inspired by Architecture
The Yoga AIO 9i Desktop draws inspiration from modern architecture, raising the 31.5-inch display above the component-filled base with an arcing metallic stand that looks like a cross between a polished paperclip and a hunk of modern art that ought to be positioned on a civic plaza somewhere.
Plus, it's not just for looks; the stand offers adjustable tilt, so that the big panel is always at a comfortable angle. While it may look luxurious, it's also made of 75% recycled aluminum, with 65% post-consumer recycled ABS plastic throughout the desktop chassis.
A Gorgeous Screen With Guts Behind It
The display is just as impressive, with a borderless-on-three-sides design using a slim, 4K-resolution panel that's a striking departure from the bulky AIO designs of years past. The large IPS screen features 100% sRGB color-gamut coverage, and it has an HDR600 rating, so you'll get plenty of brightness and images that pop off the screen. The accompanying four-speaker Harman Kardon sound system is equally premium, backed by support for Dolby Atmos spatial audio.
Secreted in the base is an Intel 13th Generation ("Raptor Lake") processor, with both Core i7 and Core i9 CPU options. A next-gen Nvidia GeForce GPU handles the visuals, while up to 32GB of memory and as much as 1TB of storage round out the speedy performance.
Additional Features and Release Details
On the Yoga AIO 9i's base are a host of ports, including USB Type-C for charging and connecting other devices, an HDMI output for adding another monitor, and a built-in Qi-compatible wireless charger in the surface of the round base...
For added convenience and security, the all-in-one also features a 5-megapixel IR camera. It supports Windows Hello facial login, and a built-in electric shutter to ensure your privacy when you don't want to be on camera.
The 32-inch Lenovo Yoga AIO 9i Desktop will start at $1,799.99 when it begins selling this fall. Given the humdrum state of the AIO desktop market these days, we're itching to check it out when it comes available for review.