Laptops

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon review: Featherweight champ

Petite powerhouse

Published

February 9, 2021

It’s always fun to talk about devices with a clear value proposition especially when they live up to it. That’s exactly what the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon does — live up to expectations of being a portable powerhouse.

Now, I can tell you that it weighs just 966g (yes, under a kilogram) and is only 14.25mm thin. But it’s really hard to put into words just how thin and light this is. So, take a closer look at the featured image we used.

I swear you can carry the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i like this for a while without putting a strain on your hand. It’s unbelievably lightweight. So much so that our Associate Creative Director MJ felt it may not be sturdy enough.

Personally, I didn’t share this observation. I thought it still felt tough despite being light. And that’s also another advantage of this being the Carbon Edition.

Lenovo made the chassis of this thing with their 2nd gen proprietary Web-Core 2.0 multi-layer Carbon Fibre. That’s a mouthful, yes. The company specifically noted that the material makes Screen flex — when your laptop’s display feels bendier than it should be — a thing of the past. For most of my usage, I can confirm this is the case.

Punches above its weight class

You don’t expect notebooks this thin and light to do too much when it comes to handling heavy work tasks. But again, I was pleasantly surprised. Having used it as my primary laptop for about a month, it was just an absolute joy to use.

Powered by an 11th Gen intel core processor (up to Core i7), the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon helped me power through my daily tasks which include plenty of word processing, some deck and video editing, and having an ungodly number of tabs open on Chrome.

That said, my heavy duty days showcased a minor inconvenience. It doesn’t quite get to the 13-hour battery life promised on the marketing materials. Naturally, this will vary per a person’s usage, but for my daily tasks, I found myself wanting to plug in after around five to six hours of work.

That’s a little alarming considering how its biggest value proposition is mobility. That said, when you do find a power outlet, it doesn’t take too long to juice it up.

It has pretty large keys

Despite having an overall compact frame, it’s home to a full-sized keyboard with wide enough keys. Someone like myself who has stubby fingers (hand in the image above not mine), didn’t have trouble adjusting to it at all.

No cover for the webcam

Unlike other Lenovo laptops, this doesn’t have the feature that lets you physically cover the webcam. I guess that’s the price they had to pay for making it this thin.

The Yoga Slim 7i Carbon’s webcam also leaves a lot to be desired. It’s… alright. I used it during an interview and a few zoom calls but I got turned off by the quality that I opted to not use it altogether.

Display is decently bright

The image above was shot with the sunlight directly hitting the display. As you can see, the image is still very visible. If you ever find yourself in this kind of situation, know that you won’t have problems with display visibility.

Despite being a Yoga, this only bends up to 180 degrees. Although I’ve never really found the whole bendy thing a need, it’s certainly nice to have. In my work from home set up, I have this laptop on a stand. That means it also blocks my view of the TV when I work. But having it bend this way lets me create some room to adjust my view.

Ports!

There’s not a lot. You get two USB-C thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) port, and an audio jack. You’re gonna want to get a dongle should you need more types of connection.

Easy to carry in whatever bag

This should go without saying but given its size, the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is also one of the easiest notebooks to carry around. It’ll most likely fit in whatever bag you’re using right now.

Looks Immaculate

The Moon White finish is surprisingly not a dirt magnet. You’d think being white makes it more susceptible to catching all kinds of dust and unwanted prints, but Lenovo has done a good job of making this look pristine.

Is this your GadgetMatch?

Performance-wise, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is an all-arounder, and that’s the surprising part. The kind of almost no sweat heavy lifting it does betrays how it looks.

As an overall notebook package, it’s quite outstanding. I cannot stress enough how lightweight this is and if that’s a primary consideration, know that you’re getting that and more when you shell out PhP 74,995 for this petite powerhouse.

Laptops

Acer unveils Swift Air 14 and Swift Spin 14 AI with Intel’s latest processors

Thin, light, AI-powered laptops

Published

May 30, 2026

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Acer has expanded its Swift laptop lineup with the launch of the new Swift Air 14 and Swift Spin 14 AI. The new Windows 11 laptops combine slim designs, dedicated AI hardware, and long battery life for users who want productivity on the go.

Swift Air 14 focuses on portability

Leading the announcement is the new Swift Air 14. Powered by Intel Core Series 3 processors, the laptop delivers up to 40 platform TOPS and up to 17 TOPS from its dedicated NPU for AI workloads. Acer says users can expect up to 19 hours of battery life, with fast charging capable of reaching 50 percent in around 30 minutes.

The Swift Air 14 weighs just 1.25kg and measures as thin as 12.9mm. Its all-aluminum chassis comes in Sage Green, Frost Blue, Blossom Pink, and Lilac Purple. A 180-degree hinge allows the laptop to lie flat when collaborating or sharing content.

For visuals, Acer equips the laptop with a 14-inch WUXGA display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and 100 percent sRGB color coverage. Quad speakers with DTS:X Ultra complete the entertainment package.

The Swift Air 14 also includes a 1080p IR webcam with a privacy shutter, Windows Hello facial recognition, Acer PurifiedVoice noise cancellation, Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, dual Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, and a USB-A port.

Swift Spin 14 AI adds convertible flexibility

Acer also introduced the Swift Spin 14 AI. The new convertible features a 360-degree hinge that lets users switch between laptop, presentation, display, and tablet modes.

Inside is up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor. The system delivers up to 50 TOPS from its dedicated NPU and up to 100 platform TOPS overall. Acer claims battery life can reach up to 26 hours on a single charge.

The Swift Spin 14 AI features a 14-inch WUXGA IPS touch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It also supports the optional Acer Active Stylus with Wacom AES 2.0 technology. The stylus supports shading and 4,096 pressure levels, making it useful for drawing, note-taking, and document signing.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, dual USB-A ports, and HDMI 2.1. Security features include a 5MP IR camera, fingerprint reader, human presence detection, and Acer User Sensing technology.

Acer brings AI features to both laptops

Both devices include a dedicated Copilot key for quick access to Microsoft’s AI assistant. Acer also bundles its own AI-powered software suite, including AcerSense and Acer Intelligence Space.

The suite includes tools such as Acer QR Capture, Acer AI Image Generator, and Acer Video Speed Controller. Acer says these features are designed to improve productivity, creativity, and day-to-day usability.

Acer has not yet announced local pricing or availability. The company says details will vary by market.

Laptops

MSI announces new Raider, Crosshair gaming laptops

Redesigned for better power

Published

May 19, 2026

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MSI has unveiled its latest generation of high-performance gaming laptops, introducing comprehensive updates to the Raider, Crosshair, and Cyborg series.

The updated product lines include redesigns, as well as up to the latest Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series laptop GPUs.

MSI Raider 16 HX: Flagship power

The premium tier is led by the redesigned MSI Raider 16 HX, which establishes a maximum total power delivery threshold of up to 300W of combined CPU and GPU output via MSI OverBoost technology.

This extreme performance is made possible by a newly designed Cooler Boost Trinity with Intra Flow thermal system. With up to three fans, six heat pipes, and an exclusive five-exhaust vent design, the laptop delivers exceptional cooling performance while keeping noise below 50 dBA.

It has a 16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) IPS display with up to 240Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut.

With two DDR5 memory slots, it can support up to 128GB of RAM, alongside dual M.2 slots for ample storage.

MSI Crosshair 16 HX: Mainstream performance realignment

Meanwhile, the mid-tier MSI Crosshair 16 HX receives a structural redesign that slims down the overall chassis depth while boosting overall thermal ceiling performance by 30W over the prior model.

It comes with a similar Cooler Boost thermal solution and quad-vent exhaust, while delivering up to 200W total system power.

Gamers can fully tap into that performance with a QHD+ 240Hz display. Connectivity gets an upgrade too, as the new I/O layout features three USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and repositioned HDMI and RJ-45 LAN ports.

The look is completed by the iconic RGB Crosshair aesthetic, with a more dynamic RGB backlit keyboard.

MSI Cyborg 15 Max: Major upgrades in performance, display

Lastly, the newly redesigned MSI Cyborg 15 series arrives with major upgrades. Particularly, the entry-level Cyborg 15 Max marks a substantial performance update for the budget tier.

It now has up to a 140W total system power, thanks to an Intel Core 200H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 GPU. This sets a new benchmark in the entry-level gaming segment.

The performance is likewise powered by a Cooler Boost thermal system. Overall, the Cyborg 15 Max achieves an impressive 122% increase in TGP.

The entire series is equipped with an FHD 144Hz display with 100% sRGB color gamut. Even connectivity is upgraded, with three USB-A ports and one USB-C port.