What's new

Lenovo has quietly rolled out cheaper configurations of the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (14IPH11) across European markets and Australia, one month after the 14-inch laptop first launched in North America. The 14IPH11 was announced at MWC 2026, reached European shelves in mid-March, and initially only shipped with the mid-range Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processor, part of Intel's Panther Lake family. The new configs add two lower-tier Panther Lake chips, the Core Ultra 5 322 and Core Ultra 5 325, which lower the laptop's entry price by 14% to 22% depending on region.

The Core Ultra 5 322 is the entry-level member of the Panther Lake family, with 2 Cougar Cove performance cores and 4 Darkmont low-power cores. Its integrated GPU includes just 2 Xe3 cores, which is one-sixth the Xe3 core count of the discrete Intel Arc B390 GPU. The Core Ultra 5 325 is a downclocked version of the existing Core Ultra 7 355, retaining the same 4 P cores, 4 LP cores, and 4-core integrated GPU as the higher-end chip, with only lower clock speeds distinguishing the two.

Pricing for the original Core Ultra 7 355 configuration remains unchanged. New entry-level price points are £1,017 in the UK (15% lower than the previous starting price), AUD 1,699 in Australia (22% lower), and €1,289 to €1,359 across the Eurozone (14-15% lower). The Core Ultra 5 325 carries a small premium over the 322: £30 more in the UK, AUD 100 more in Australia, and €40 more in Eurozone markets.

The Core Ultra 5 322 is only configurable with 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and Lenovo does not offer this processor option alongside the laptop's 2.8K 120 Hz OLED display panel. Neither restriction applies to SKUs configured with the Core Ultra 5 325, which can be paired with up to 32 GB of RAM and the high-refresh OLED panel.

How it compares

All 14IPH11 configurations share a core set of features regardless of processor choice: Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, a 70 Wh battery, M.2 2242 storage slots, and LPDDR5X-7467 RAM. This RAM speed is a modest downgrade from the LPDDR5X-8533 RAM included in Lenovo's previous-generation Yoga Slim 7i Gen 10 models, which are currently priced at $1,199 on Amazon. Buyers who prioritize memory bandwidth for tasks like video editing or large dataset processing may find the older Gen 10 models more suitable, even with their older processors.

The Core Ultra 5 322 trails the Core Ultra 5 325 significantly in both CPU and GPU performance. With half the performance cores and one-third the iGPU cores of the 325, the 322 is best suited for basic productivity tasks rather than multitasking or light creative work. The 325 offers nearly identical architecture to the Core Ultra 7 355, with only clock speed differences, making it a strong value for buyers who do not need peak Panther Lake performance.

Across regions, the Eurozone sees the smallest price discount for the new entry-level configs, while Australian buyers get the largest price cut at 22% below the original starting price. All regions retain the same configuration restrictions for the Core Ultra 5 322, ensuring consistent product positioning across markets.

Who it's for

The Core Ultra 5 322 config targets casual users with minimal performance needs. Web browsing, streaming media, and light document editing will run smoothly on the 2 P-core chip, but the 16 GB RAM limit and lack of high-refresh OLED support make it a poor fit for heavy multitasking or visual work. This config is the best choice for buyers on a tight budget who only need a reliable daily driver.

The Core Ultra 5 325 is aimed at mainstream users who want more flexibility. The option to upgrade to 32 GB of RAM and the 2.8K 120 Hz OLED panel makes this config suitable for moderate creative work, multitasking with dozens of open browser tabs, and media consumption on a high-quality display. It offers most of the performance of the Core Ultra 7 355 at a significantly lower price.

The Core Ultra 7 355 remains the top option for power users. With full Panther Lake clock speeds and no configuration restrictions, it handles heavy workloads like 4K video editing, light gaming, and virtual machine hosting better than the lower-tier chips. Buyers who need peak performance and do not mind paying the original premium should stick with this configuration.

For full configuration details, visit Lenovo Australia, Lenovo France, Lenovo Germany, Lenovo Ireland, or Lenovo UK.