The Yoga 7i is also optimized for Dolby Atmos audio, so this quality also extends to the sound. Overall, it’s not the best laptop typing experience I’ve ever had, but has comfortably spaced keys and plenty of wrist-rest space despite the footprint of the oversized trackpad. I could feel a key tilt slightly if I didn’t hit it dead center, but this is not unusual for a laptop keyboard. The keyboard offers a soft, but relatively responsive typing experience, but I would have liked a faster key bounce back. Although I’m personally not a fan of using a laptop’s trackpad to mouse around, even I have to admit that Lenovo’s implementation on the Yoga 7i is top-notch and all but eliminates the need to use a separate mouse or trackball. Two finger scrolling works well to replicate a mouse’s scroll wheel.
The large trackpad is smooth and responsive, with easy taps or full clicks to replicate left and right mouse buttons. The keyboard is average at best, but the touchpad is top-notch. The rotating hinges are smooth and robust, allowing the screen to be positioned securely at any angle, including completely folded like a tablet. There’s a noticeable gap between the screen and the chassis of the laptop that distinguishes it from typical designs. Fit and Finish: Sleek and Professional Bill Loguidice / How-To Geek Both the face recognition and fingerprint reader also work with various other apps through Windows Hello integration to greatly reduce your reliance on having to type in passwords manually. It’s definitely a huge convenience having both secure login options onboard. In setting up and using both the face recognition and fingerprint reader, I had no issues quickly logging in or confirming my identity with either option.
Of course, even with both of these options present, you’ll still need a pin code as a backup. You can use the built-in webcam’s face recognition capability or the built-in fingerprint reader, or both, to login with Windows Hello. This online user guide provides additional information on the ports, the pre-installed Lenovo-specific apps and functionality, power management, and support.Īs with most Windows laptops, you just have to power on to begin the guided Windows 11 Home setup. The quick start User Guide contains a QR code to scan with a more detailed combined online user guide for all Yoga 7 and 7i models.