This high-performing Windows-on-Snapdragon laptop with a 120Hz 3K OLED that earned a perfect score from us still holds up in 2026 — and it's now under $850
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) laptop is one of the best laptops we've ever covered for its ultra-thin design, excellent performance, long battery life, and more convenient features that are now on a 35% sale
Times are tough for laptop buyers as prices for these essential pieces of hardware continue to rise due to AI, RAM shortages, and other economic factors.
Fortunately, we managed to find a 35% discount on one of the best laptops we've reviewed, called the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9). With this high-performing, beautiful, long-lasting device that's now $849.99 at Best Buy instead of $1,299.99, you will never have to worry about getting your work done on time again.
"This new-generation Windows on ARM device is sleek, beautiful, rocks an incredible OLED display, boasts amazing performance and long-lasting endurance, and does everything you need it to for hundreds less than you'd expect." ~ Zachary Boddy, Former Staff Writer
Windows Central Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Why buy the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x?
Among the best Windows laptops we've covered on this website, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) is one of the few lucky devices that managed to earn a 5/5 perfect review score from us, and for good reason.
It has a 12.9mm ultra-thin design and a weight of 2.82lbs, which makes it easy to store and carry around while travelling.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) also has a massive 70Whr battery that will last you over 17:30 hours of work usage, and a 14.5-inch 3K OLED that will render images with a gamut of vibrant colors with a 16:9 aspect ratio and smooth refresh rates between 60Hz and 120Hz.
The best feature of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) is its performance. Thanks to the power of its Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, this laptop is incredibly responsive and will boot up, run Windows on Arm apps, and log in to certain websites in the blink of an eye.
The only points of contention you need to be aware of regarding this laptop are that its hinges can creak a little despite feeling solid (though your copy may vary), its built-in speakers are merely adequate, and it may have issues running older/third-party apps not compatible with Windows on Arm, even with PRISM emulation.
Despite these quibbles, this is a must-buy laptop for folks looking for a premium-level laptop that can help them get productivity tasks done in the office, at home, or abroad, especially now that it's on sale for $849.99 at Best Buy.
FAQ
Is it good for gaming?
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) was designed for productivity purposes, not gaming, so it won't be able to run graphically intense AAA PC games very well natively. However, it can run 2D games and lower-end AA games decently through cloud streaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce NOW.
Is it a Copilot+ PC?
Yes, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) laptop is a Copilot+ AI laptop, meaning it will have access to AI-related apps like Windows Studio Effects to host video calls, and Live Cocreator to generate images.
How powerful is its Neural Processing Unit (NPU)?
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) has a Neural Processing Unit NPU with 45 TOPS, which is an essential minimum processing speed for AI laptops to run AI-related tasks effectively.
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Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander's expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry's most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!
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