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Yoga 7 14IAL7

2022 · Windows 11 Home

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CPU71
GPU22
Display68
Memory46
Connect48
Portable74

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
71
Top 56% of Yoga
Single
70
Multi
72
GPU
22
Top 94% of Yoga
Display
68
Top 50% of Yoga
Memory
46
Top 94% of Yoga
Connect
48
Top 37% of Yoga
Port
74
Top 56% of Yoga
Value
97

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Digitecretail
01.02.2025
CHF 1’099
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01.02.2025
CHF 1’399
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i7-1260P (12C/16T, 4.7 GHz, 28W)
Display14" 2.8K OLED OLED · 90Hz · 400 nits · Touch
RAM16GB LPDDR5-5200 (soldered) · max 16GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel Iris Xe · integrated
Battery71 Wh
Weight1.42 kg
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
InputCH-DE · Backlit

Form Factor

14.0"315 mm221 mmSide Profile18 mm
1.42 kg|315 × 221 × 18 mm|1.3 L
1.42 kgWeight
71WhBattery
14"Screen
5portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
2x Thunderbolt 41x USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.03.5mm
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.2CH-DE · Backlit

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RAM
16GB LPDDR5 — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
46

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
GoodSoftware Development
GoodGaming
ExcellentVideo Editing
GoodData Science / ML
GoodVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 5.15++
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — Wi-Fi 6E
GPUIntel Iris Xe — i915
FingerprintGoodix — libfprint 1.94+

Community-supported. OLED touchscreen works well under Wayland.

Analysis

Creative Work

The Yoga 7 14IAL7 is a 2022 mid-range convertible balancing OLED displays and versatile form factor. It pairs a Intel Core i7-1260P with 16 GB soldered LPDDR5 and a 2.8K OLED OLED panel at 14". At 1.42 kg with a 71 Wh battery, it is highly portable.

Strengths

  • 2.8K OLED OLED display with deep blacks
  • Touchscreen input
  • Large 71 Wh battery for all-day use
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 for docking and eGPU

Limitations

  • RAM soldered — not user-upgradeable
  • Maximum 16 GB RAM ceiling
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader
  • Aging 2022 platform — limited vendor support horizon
  • Community-only Linux support (no official certification)
  • Basic integrated GPU — limited to light esports titles

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

2022 mid-range Yoga with 2.8K OLED display — excellent color accuracy for creative work. Alder Lake P-series provides good performance. Convertible with pen support.

Known Issues

OLED at 90 Hz — some users notice flicker at low brightness with PWM dimming.

Swiss Market

Available from Digitec. OLED display is the key selling point at this price range. CHF 1200-1500.