Lenovo releases its premium Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition featuring a 1,110-nit OLED display and Panther Lake processor, targeting creative professionals with high-end specs in a sub-1kg chassis.
Lenovo has officially launched the Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition in UK markets, bringing its CES 2026 showcase device to consumers sooner than expected. This premium ultraportable replaces the Lunar Lake-based 14-inch Yoga Slim 7i and introduces significant upgrades, most notably its industry-leading OLED display.
Display Technology Breakthrough The centerpiece is the 14-inch 2.8K (2880×1800) OLED panel rated at 1,110 nits peak brightness – among the brightest ever in a consumer laptop. This display combines a 120Hz variable refresh rate with complete coverage of both sRGB and AdobeRGB color spaces, making it particularly suitable for photo and video professionals. The panel maintains these specs within an impressively compact 975g magnesium-aluminum chassis measuring just 13.9mm thick.
Performance Configuration Choices Despite showcasing Intel's flagship Core Ultra X9 388H (4P+8E+4LP cores) at CES, Lenovo is shipping initial units with the Core Ultra 7 355H (4P+4E configuration). This 28W processor features Intel's Panther Lake architecture with 4 Xe3 iGPU cores, paired with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Storage options include either 1TB or 2TB M.2 2242 SSDs, while a substantial 75Wh battery powers the system.
Market Positioning and Pricing Positioned above the Lunar Lake model ($1,234 on Amazon), the Aura Edition enters at £1,549 ($2,086) for the 1TB configuration. Curiously, Lenovo's own store lists the same spec at £1,620 while the 2TB/Win11 Pro variant reaches £1,879 ($2,531). Availability varies between retailers:
- Currys: Shipping January 27
- Lenovo: Shipping February 6
Comparative Analysis Compared to its predecessor, the Ultra Aura Edition offers:
- 25% higher peak brightness
- Panther Lake CPU vs Lunar Lake
- Larger 75Wh battery (vs 65Wh)
- Identical weight class despite display upgrade The display significantly outperforms competitors like Dell's XPS 14 (600-nit OLED) and Apple's MacBook Pro 14 (XDR 1600-nit mini-LED in HDR only).
Target Audience This configuration targets mobile creatives needing color-accurate displays in a travel-friendly form factor. The display specifications make it ideal for photographers and designers, while the 32GB RAM accommodates intensive creative workflows. The processor choice suggests Lenovo prioritizing thermal efficiency over peak performance in this slim chassis.
Availability Outlook While currently UK-exclusive through Lenovo and Currys, US availability remains pending. All prices include VAT, with no student or enterprise discounts announced. This launch establishes a new benchmark for portable creative workstations, though the processor selection may disappoint power users expecting the showcased X9 configuration.
For detailed specifications, visit Lenovo's official product page.
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