

That garage was removed a few iterations back, and this laptop is less for its loss. Older versions of the Yoga 9i used to have a little garage for the stylus built into the laptop, so you could both safely store the stylus and charge it when not in use. That said, the fabric loop on the laptop sleeve that's intended to hold the stylus is no substitute for a proper built-in charging garage.

The included stylus and carrying sleeve (which come in black and a nice textured grey, respectively) add to the laptop's value for those who plan to use it on the go. Ounces and inches aside, the Yoga 9i is a great choice if you want a Windows laptop that you can use as a tablet in comparable comfort. However, Lenovo's premium 2-in-1 is still a bit thicker and/or heavier than competing 14-inchers like the Acer Swift 5 (2.65 pounds, 0.59 inches thin) and Acer Spin 5 (2.9 pounds, 0.65 inches). The Yoga 9i is actually a smidge lighter than the old 13.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360, a perennial top-tier contender for best 2-in-1 laptop here at Tom's Guide. You won't confuse it for an iPad anytime soon, but at 12.52 x 9.06 x 0.6 inches thick and upwards of 3.09 pounds it's pretty thin and light.
