Lenovo unveiled a groundbreaking lineup of devices and software at CES 2025, showcasing innovations like the Yoga Slim 9i, the world’s first camera-under-display laptop; the dual-screen Yoga Book 9i; and the AI-powered Yoga Tab Plus. These devices, along with updates to the IdeaPad Pro 5i and concept technologies like the AI Display, are redefining creativity and productivity through smarter, adaptive technology. This year’s announcements focused on innovation in Lenovo’s Yoga and IdeaPad lines, introducing inventive form factors, AI-driven features, and enhanced ecosystems designed to adapt to users’ needs.
Among the highlights are the Yoga Slim 9i, the world’s first camera-under-display laptop; the dual-screen Yoga Book 9i; the AI-driven Yoga Tab Plus; and updates to the IdeaPad Pro 5i and desktop systems like the IdeaCentre Mini x and Tower. Lenovo also debuted proofs of concept—AI Display and AI Travel Set—offering a glimpse into the future of personalized and adaptive technology.
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i (14”, 10)
The Yoga Slim 9i redefines portable creativity as one of the first laptops to feature camera-under-display (CUD) technology, a claim that aligns with Lenovo’s innovation but should be verified against competing announcements. Enhanced with Visionary.ai image processing, it’s equipped with a 14-inch 4K 120Hz PureSight Pro OLED display offering an unparalleled 98% screen-to-body ratio, ensuring an uninterrupted and immersive visual experience. The display is protected by impact-resistant glass, certified for TÜV Low Blue Light and Eyesafe compliance, and delivers Delta E<1 color accuracy, covering 100% of sRGB, P3, and Adobe RGB color spaces.
The Yoga Slim 9i is powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with a 48 TOPS NPU and integrates Lenovo AI Core to supercharge creative apps and manage real-time adaptive power settings. It features Intel Arc graphics, up to 32GB of 8533MHz LPDDR5X dual-channel memory, and up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. The laptop’s audio is equally refined, boasting Dolby Atmos-enabled four-speaker sound, while the 32MP webcam ensures crisp video conferencing.
Additional specifications include:
Display Brightness: 750 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision, and VESA Certified DisplayHDR True Black 600
Keyboard: 1.5mm travel, 0.3mm dish Yoga Keyboard with Yoga Coating
Battery: 75WHr with up to 17 hours of productivity
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 and two Thunderbolt 4 ports
The Yoga Slim 9i is supremely portable, weighing just 2.62 lbs (1.19kg). It is expected to be available for $1,799 starting in January 2025.
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (14”, 10)
Lenovo’s Yoga Book 9i refines the dual-screen laptop concept, offering an unparalleled combination of versatility and performance. Now thinner, lighter, and equipped with a larger battery, this year’s model features twin 14-inch 2.8K PureSight OLED touch displays with Dolby Vision. These displays deliver vibrant colors and smooth visuals at 120Hz VRR and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. The 360-degree rotating soundbar, with four Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers, ensures an immersive audio experience.
Designed to adapt to diverse creative and productivity needs, the Yoga Book 9i enables multitasking scenarios like sketching on one screen while displaying references on the other or hosting video calls while taking notes. The included Yoga Pen and Folio Stand expand functionality, allowing for seamless transitions between workflows. AI-powered tools such as Smart Note and Smart Reader elevate productivity by transforming handwritten notes into refined visuals and generating quick summaries of books, making them powerful tools for diverse workflows.
With an 88WHr battery supporting extended usage and a weight of just 2.69 lbs, the Yoga Book 9i balances portability and power, making it a reliable companion for any creative journey. Connectivity includes three Thunderbolt 4 ports and Wi-Fi 7, ensuring high-speed data transfer and robust online experiences. The Yoga Book 9i is expected to be available starting February 2025 and costs $1,999.
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14”, 10)
The Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition combines Lenovo’s Aura Edition enhancements with a versatile convertiEquipped with Intel Core Ultra processors and Windows 11 Copilot+, this device adapts effortlessly to creative and productivity tasks. Exclusive Aura Edition features such as Smart Modes automate settings for optimal performance, privacy, wellness, and collaboration. Users benefit from the precision of the Yoga Pen and the flexibility of a 360-degree hinge, seamlessly transitioning between laptop, tent, or tablet modes. This device effortlessly adapts to creative and productivity tasks. Exclusive Aura Edition features such as Smart Modes automate settings for optimal performance, privacy, wellness, and collaboration. Users benefit from the precision of the Yoga Pen and the flexibility of a 360-degree hinge, seamlessly transitioning between laptop, tent, or tablet modes.
A robust 75WHr battery supports extended use, while the lightweight build (2.91 lbs) and sleek dimensions enhance portability. Additionally, advanced connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 7 and multiple Thunderbolt 4 ports, ensure fast and reliable performance for diverse scenarios.
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus and Idea Tab Pro
The Yoga Tab Plus is Lenovo’s first on-device AI tablet, equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform featuring a 20 TOPS NPU for enhanced AI processing. Its expansive 12.7-inch 3K PureSight Pro display with anti-reflection coating offers up to 900 nits brightness and a 144Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for immersive sketching, streaming, or productivity tasks. Lenovo AI Now powers on-device AI tools like AI Note for converting handwritten notes and AI Transcript for real-time multilingual voice-to-text conversion, ensuring it’s seamlessly productive. Combined with the Lenovo Tab Pen Pro (sold separately), users experience natural writing precision supported by TurboTouch technology, which reduces latency for a smoother experience.
The Idea Tab Pro targets students and everyday users, integrating learning-focused tools like Google’s Circle to Search and AI assistant Gemini for quick academic assistance. Its 12.7-inch 3K display delivers vibrant visuals at a 144Hz refresh rate, and an optional paper-like anti-glare coating enhances usability in varied lighting conditions. The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor, offering up to 60% more performance than its predecessor. With bundled accessories like a 2-in-1 keyboard and Lenovo Tab Pen Plus, the Idea Tab Pro adapts easily to educational and creative tasks. The lightweight Lenovo Tab variant adds portability, offering a customizable design with kid-friendly case options for diverse user needs.
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i (16”, 10)
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i (16″, 10) is a Copilot PC optimized for demanding productivity and creative tasks. Powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 H-series processor, it delivers impressive performance with up to 135W TDP for handling intensive workflows. The 16-inch 2.8K OLED display enhances visual experiences with a 120Hz variable refresh rate, 1100 nits peak brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 coverage, ensuring exceptional color fidelity and smooth visuals.
Additionally, the laptop features up to 32GB of 8533MHz LPDDR5x memory and dual Gen 4 SSD storage options, offering up to 1TB of space for data-heavy projects. Connectivity is robust with Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB-A, an HDMI 2.1 port, and an SD card reader, supporting versatile peripheral integration. The 84WHr battery ensures long-lasting productivity, while Lenovo AI Now integrates seamlessly to enhance creative workflows and adaptive power management. The IdeaPad Pro 5i is a comprehensive solution for professionals seeking power and portability.
Lenovo AI Now and Proofs of Concept
Lenovo AI Now integrates Meta’s Llama 3 Large Language Model to deliver personalized, on-device AI experiences across Yoga and IdeaPad PCs, ensuring seamless interactions tailored to individual user needs. Features like a personal knowledge base (PKB) enable secure, localized data handling, cross-device retrieval, and advanced multilingual support.
Concept devices like the AI Display and AI Travel Set showcase Lenovo’s vision for adaptive, user-centric technology. The AI Display adjusts to user movements, while the AI Travel Set offers real-time health insights and language translation, emphasizing personalization and privacy.
Availability and Pricing
Yoga Slim 9i: Available February 2025, starting at $1,849
Yoga Book 9i: Available May 2025, starting at $1,999
Yoga Tab Plus: Available January 2025, starting at $699.99
IdeaPad Pro 5i: Available July 2025, starting at $1,499
IdeaCentre Mini x: Available April 2025, starting at $659.99
IdeaCentre Tower: Available June 2025, starting at $699.99
Lenovo’s CES 2025 announcements reflect a commitment to blending cutting-edge AI with thoughtfully designed hardware, empowering creators, students, and professionals to achieve more.
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