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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition review: an Intel laptop that delivers

There aren’t a lot of them left, but if your workflow still depends on Intel chips, this laptop from Lenovo is surprisingly good in a lot of different ways

The Core Ultra 7 chip that Lenovo included in this laptop is a solid performer in a variety of ways; whether I’m juggling a dozen Chrome tabs with Spotify in the background or editing photos in Lightroom on the go, it’s rare to run into a serious slowdown with this machine. “Aura Edition” also means new Smart Modes, which can enhance your privacy, improve your posture with reminders to sit upright (it uses your camera to do this, by the way), and minimize distractions when you’re trying to work. Lenovo includes big drivers flanking the keyboard that delivers punchy bass and solid clarity regardless of the music you play, whether it be the new Kendrick Lamar album GNX or classic jazz like Dean Martin’s “ On an Evening in Roma.” Podcasts and YouTube videos also sounded great, and if you want a more personal listening experience, you can connect a pair of headphones to the audio jack on the left.

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