Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro Ultrabook Review
When Lenovo introduced the original Yoga 13 convertible ultrabook last year, consumers snatched it up in droves, making it one of the top selling Windows 8 convertibles on the market. Fast-forward a year, and Lenovo is at it again, this time with the new Yoga 2 Pro. Like its predecessor, the Yoga 2 Pro features the same well-liked multimode form factor that can function in laptop, stand, tablet, and tent modes.
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The new Yoga 2 Pro is thinner and lighter than previous models. It also features Intel’s latest 4th generation Haswell-based Core processors and comes preloaded with Windows 8.1. Another key differentiating factor between the previous Yoga 13 and the new Yoga 2 Pro is the super high-resolution QHD+ touchscreen that is 16% brighter than the previous display.
First we'll take you on a guided tour of Lenovo's new machine in our video review, then we'll hit a deep dive on build-out and performance...
Before we dive into the full hands-on review, let’s take a quick look at the specifications of our test model:
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| Processor |
4th Gen Intel Core i5-4200U (1.60GHz 1600MHz 3MB) |
| Operating System |
Windows 8.1 64 |
| Memory |
4.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600 MHz |
| Display/Resolution |
13.3" high-resolution QHD+ (3200 x 1800) IPS wide-view display with 10-point multitouch technology |
| Dimensions |
12.99 x 8.66 x 0.61 inches (W X D X H) |
| Weight |
3.06 pounds |
| Camera |
720p HD webcam |
| Storage |
128GB SSD |
| Integrated Communications |
Intel Wireless-N 7260 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Connectors |
1 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 2.0 Audio Combo Jack (headphone and microphone) micro HDMI-out headphone and microphone micro HDMI-out |
| Sound |
Integrated stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theater |
| Graphics |
Integrated Intel HD graphics 4400 |
| Battery |
Up to 9 hours Windows 8 Idle @ 150 nits Up to 6 hours FHD playback @ 150 nits |
| Software |
Microsoft Office 365 Home Premium 30-day trial Lenovo Cloud Storage CyberLink YouCam McAfee Internet Security (30-day free trial) VeriFace Pro OneKey Recovery Bespoke Software - Phone Companion, Yoga Camera Man, Yoga Chef, Yoga Photo Touch Zinio Online Newsstand Skype Amazon Kindle for PC |
| Price |
$999.00 (Additional Models Also Available) |
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Lenovo also includes a few new software features to further differentiate the Yoga 2 Pro from its competition. We’ll take a closer look at these features in the coming pages.
