Lenovo announced its newest additions to its Lenovo Yoga and Lenovo IdeaPad portfolios at Lenovo Innovation World 2024, designed to enhance user productivity and creativity through the power of AI. Models include additions to the Lenovo Copilot+ PC portfolio. These new products promise to revolutionize the way consumers create, ideate, and produce, offering a seamless blend of performance and user-centric features. The products—announced at Lenovo’s special event in Berlin—include:
The all-new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9), an Intel® Evo™ Edition Copilot+ PC1 powered by Intel Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2), the product of a multi-year collaboration with Intel.
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14”, 9), Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (15”, 10) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (13”, 10), Copilot+ PCs1 powered by AMD Ryzen™ processors,
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (14”, 9) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 (14”, 9), powered by Snapdragon® X Plus 8-core processors,
Lenovo Creator Zone, a software suite that allows creators to use natural language to ideate and generate images locally with the power of AI.
These products are the latest examples of Lenovo’s commitment to leading the industry in providing cutting-edge technology, exceptional user experiences, and enhanced creativity and productivity to consumers around the globe.
“At Lenovo, we are focused on our commitment to bringing Smarter Technology for All. Our announcement of Lenovo Yoga and Lenovo IdeaPad devices and solutions embodies this commitment,” said Jun Ouyang, Lenovo’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Business Segment, Intelligent Devices Group. “These new products are designed to be more personalized and empower their users by stimulating creativity, increasing productivity, and fitting in seamlessly into the increasingly dynamic, tech-centric lives that they lead.”
Introducing the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15”, 9)—Designed in Collaboration with Intel
Lenovo Aura Edition is the result of a multi-year collaboration with Intel that offers users the ultimate in premium build, design, and innovative technologies. In addition to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) is the epitome of premium build and innovative technology, offering a unique blend of features tailored to enhance the user experience:
Smart Modes: Lenovo Aura Edition laptops offer users higher control over PC customizability by using Smart Modes that adapt on-the-fly to user needs, whether its work, relaxation, creating, or more. The Smart Modes dynamically adjust performance and system settings, providing optimal conditions for any activity.
Attention Mode: When productivity is paramount, Attention Mode allows users to specifically block distracting websites so they can focus on the task at hand.
Wellness Features: Includes eye wellness and posture warning features that fight off fatigue and remind users to take breaks, helping keep eye health and posture at top of mind when they are in the zone.
Collaboration Tools: A suite of settings designed to enhance video call experiences, including low light enhancement, virtual presenter, background blur, that increase clarity and comfort when working together with others.
Shield Mode: Focuses on safeguarding privacy with features like privacy alerts, privacy guard, and auto prompt VPN to help ensure safety and security when working with sensitive information.
Finally, when computing away from a power outlet, battery life is paramount. Users have rapid access to power settings to help optimize battery life and performance, maximizing the time between charges.
Smart Share: Enables seamless AI-driven image sharing between smartphones and laptops. Users can effortlessly tap a supported smartphone on the screen’s edge, prompting the laptop to automatically launch the Smart Share app on both devices, allowing for a simple drag-and-drop transfer of recent photos. The feature supports both Android and IOS platforms.
Smart Care: Offers real-time support and troubleshooting from real-life Lenovo technicians, accessible both via PC and phone. Via Lenovo’s Premium Care Service2, users can live chat or call support for assistance that also offers concierge level support.
With Lenovo Aura Edition, Lenovo sought to provide more than just technical innovation; by focusing on the intersection of human and technology, Lenovo Aura Edition laptops not only make PC computing more productive and efficient, but more comfortable and enjoyable.
In addition to Lenovo Aura Edition features, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15”, 9) is an Intel Evo Edition laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), with an 8-core hybrid processor and high-performance graphics (GPU) for smooth and efficient performance during demanding tasks. The neural processing unit (NPU) delivers more than 45 TOPS and accelerates AI-driven applications for creators who require AI-assisted computing power. The laptop’s up to 32GB of 8533MHz RAM3 allows users to multitask effortlessly, while the up to 1TB of SSD storage3 provides ample space for larger files and fast data access. Designed for extended creative sessions, the 70WHr battery ensures that users can work on their projects in between charges.
Connectivity is seamless with Wi-Fi® 7 and Bluetooth® 5.4, allowing for fast and stable wireless connections. Multiple ports, including Thunderbolt™ 4, provide versatile options for connecting peripherals, transferring data quickly, and expanding the laptop’s capabilities. These features make the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition an exceptional choice for users who demand high performance, stunning visuals, and reliable connectivity in their creative endeavors.
The laptop is also certified carbon neutral4, and like all Lenovo Yoga laptops, comes with a complimentary 2-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud5.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14”, 9)—AMD AI-Powered Multi-Tasking
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14” 9) is a powerhouse designed for responsive and power-efficient AI processing, featuring the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor complete with up to 50 NPU TOPS. This Copilot+ PC1 accelerates creative workflows, making it an essential tool for content creators and professionals who demand high performance.
X Power Software Accelerate: The AI-improved Lenovo X Power Software Accelerate drastically speeds up software previews, rendering, and exports. This feature allows creators to see their work in real-time, significantly reducing waiting times and enhancing productivity.
X Power Hardware Boost: Keeps the system cool even under heavy loads, ensuring sustained performance during intensive tasks. Users can rely on the laptop to perform efficiently without overheating, making it perfect for long creative sessions.
Yoga Premium Suite: A comfortable Soft Touch-coated Yoga keyboard featuring 1.5mm key travel and 0.3mm deep dish keys, a dual tweeter, dual woofer speaker system, four microphones with voice ID noise cancellation, and an FHD IR Camera that ensures clear and sharp video calls.
14.5” PureSight Pro OLED Display: Offers 2.8K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 600 nits peak brightness, and 100% Adobe® RGB, P3, and sRGB coverage with automatic color management and X-Rite® Delta E<1 color accuracy. This high-quality display provides stunning visuals, making it perfect for graphic designers, video editors, and anyone who needs precise and vibrant color representation.
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14”, 9) also features a robust set of ports, including USB 4.0, USB 3.2, HDMI™ 2.1, and an audio combo jack, providing versatile connectivity options for various peripherals and external devices. With Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support, users can enjoy fast and stable wireless connections, enhancing both productivity and portability. And starting at just 15.6mm and 1.54kg (3.4lbs), these features make the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14”, 9) a versatile and powerful tool for professionals and creators who need a reliable and efficient device for their demanding workflows.
Lenovo Creator Zone—Streamlining Creativity
First unveiled at CES 2024, Lenovo Creator Zone is an on-device application that uses natural language processing to generate and edit images. Powered by a fine-tuned Lenovo-exclusive version of Stable Diffusion 3.0 from Stability AI, Lenovo Creator Zone can quickly generate images from user-provided inputs including text descriptions, sketches, and reference images. This tool is designed to significantly enhance the creative process, making image creation faster, more intuitive, and highly efficient.
Text-to-Image: Users can simply type a text description of the desired image, hit enter, and Lenovo Creator Zone will generate four images based on the supplied text description. This feature allows users to quickly visualize concepts and ideas, effortlessly transforming written descriptions into visual content.
Sketch-to-Image: By sketching an image directly into Lenovo Creator Zone and providing a short text description, Lenovo Creator Zone will generate four images that illustrate that combined description, allowing users to create and iterate on rough ideas, turning them into polished visual representations quickly and easily.
Image-to-Image: Users can provide a reference image along with a supporting text description and Lenovo Creator Zone will generate four images based off that combined input. This feature is useful for creating variations of existing images to explore different styles and themes. It is particularly beneficial for projects that require multiple design options or enhancements of existing work.
Advance Image Editing: Lenovo Creator Zone includes robust image editing tools that allow users to modify generated images seamlessly, including background changes, image merging, color adjustments, and more. These tools provide a one-stop solution that enable users to fine-tune their images, ensuring they meet specific requirements or artistic standards.
Graphic designers, content creators, marketers, and many other professionals can benefit from Lenovo Creator Zone’s suite of tools that streamline the creation and editing of images, empowering users to bring their ideas to life with ease and precision. By leveraging advanced AI technology, Lenovo continues to set the standard for innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of creative professionals.
Lenovo Creator Zone will be made available as an optional download for Lenovo Yoga devices with discrete GPUs such as the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i in October, with support for more Lenovo Yoga devices added later.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 (14”, 9)— The Smarter Choice for Versatility
Productivity comes in many forms with the Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 (14”, 9), a convertible Copilot+ PC powered by the new Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor, making the device an excellent AI-enabled option for mainstream users. The processor features a 45TOPS NPU that enhances AI-driven tasks, ensuring efficient performance no matter the situation. With 16GB of Dual-Channel LPDDR5X RAM3 and up to 1 TB TLC 2242 SSD storage3, users can enjoy smooth multitasking and ample storage for all their files.
The 14” 16:10 WUXGA 60Hz 400 nit OLED touch display features 100% DCI-P3 coverage and delivers crisp visuals both as a PC and in tablet configuration, making it perfect for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts. And weighing in at 1.49kg (3.30lbs) and as thin as 17.5mm (0.69”), it is highly portable.
The front-facing FHD RGB camera delivers crystal-clear video calls and features a manual privacy shutter for peace of mind when not in use. The fingerprint reader provides instant login with Smart Login.
As with all convertibles, durability is key. This is why the Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 (14”, 9) is tested to MIL-STD-810H specifications6 and features a metal A-cover to ensure the device is ready for whatever is thrown at it. This extends to connectivity—the device features two full function USB Type-C® ports (DP1.4, PD3.0, 10Gb/s, Data transfer), two USB Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, microSD card reader, and audio combo jack, as well as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 support, ensuring that users can effortlessly connect to multiple devices.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (14”, 9)—A Powerful and Portable PC
When portability, power, and durability are top priorities, the IdeaPad Slim 5x (14”, 9) is the ideal choice. Featuring the new Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor, up to 32GB LPDDR5X Dual Channel RAM3, and up to 1TB TLC 2242 SSD storage3, the IdeaPad Slim 5x (14”, 9) delivers rapid AI-powered performance, enhancing productivity during demanding tasks. The optional 14” 16:10 WUXGA 60Hz OLED display provides extreme color accuracy and spectacular color contrast for designers and media enthusiasts.
The full-metal chassis laptop is tested to MIL-STD-810H standards6 for extreme durability in a package as thin as 16.9mm (0.66“) and as light as 1.48kg (3.26lbs) including its 57WHr battery, making this laptop durable during long sessions away from power.
The FHD RGB camera with manual privacy shutter for crystal-clear calls when in use and enhanced privacy when not. The two full function USB Type-C (DP 1.4, PD 3.0, Data transfer) ports, two USB Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, microSD card reader and audio combo jack provide versatile options for connecting peripherals. With Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, users can enjoy fast, stable wireless connections. The optional backlit keyboard enhances useability in low-light environments.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (14”, 9), Lenovo has added a powerful, portable Copilot+1 PC to its IdeaPad lineup, offering consumers seeking AI-powered computing a powerful, portable solution for their workflows, making it a comprehensive addition to Lenovo’s IdeaPad lineup.
Find Your Fit with the IdeaPad Slim 5 Series
Available in both 15” and 13” sizes, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (15”, 10) and (13”, 10) offer users the freedom to choose the laptop size that best suits their needs. Powered by AMD Ryzen 7000 processors, these laptops provide robust performance for multitasking and demanding applications. With up to 32GB LPDDR5X RAM3 in the 15” model and up to 16GB in the 13” model as well as 1TB M.2 SSD storage3, users can experience smooth computing and ample space for all their files and apps. Both form factors feature a Copilot key for easy access to Copilot.
The standout feature of the IdeaPad Slim 5 series is its ultra-thin and light all-metal design that uses Lenovo’s proprietary silk aluminum, translating into two sleek and portable devices that are also durable enough for on-the-go professionals. Weighing in at as little as 1.15 kg for the 13" model with its 54Whr battery and 1.49 kg for the 15" model with its 70Whr battery, these laptops are easy to carry around without compromising on performance.
Both models feature high-quality displays—up to a 15” 2.5K 165Hz OLED display with 100% DCI-P3 coverage on the 15” model, and a 13.3” WUXGA display with 100% sRGB on the 13” model. These displays offer vivid colors and sharp details, ideal for both creative work and media consumption. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Series also features FHD IR cameras with privacy shutter, extensive connectivity options including USB Type-C, USB Type-A, HDMI, microSD card reader, audio jack, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 support.
The IdeaPad Slim 5 series offers an excellent balance of high performance, portability, and durability at a competitive price, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a reliable and versatile range of laptops for both work and leisure.
