Lenovo may have found a smart way to reduce the gear creatives need to carry when working on the move. At CES, the company revealed new Yoga laptops that rethink the trackpad, turning it into a functional drawing surface.
These newly integrated trackpad features make the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition and the Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition stand out.
Instead of a standard trackpad, both laptops use what Lenovo calls a Force Pad. It is a smooth glass surface that works like a normal trackpad for everyday navigation.
When you paired them with the Yoga Pen Gen 2, it becomes a compact drawing tablet. This allows you to sketch, annotate, or design directly on the laptop without connecting an external device.
Lenovo says the Force Pad is powered by Wacom technology, which is widely trusted by artists and designers. The goal is accuracy and control, which makes the pen input feel natural for creative tasks.
To avoid any accidental touches, the system automatically disables finger input when the pen is in use. This helps keep the experience focused and frustration-free.
For those who want more space to draw, both laptops also support pen input on their touch displays. The Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition can be configured with a 16-inch 3.2K Tandem OLED screen, a 120Hz refresh rate, and touch support.
The Yoga Pro 7i offers a 15.3-inch OLED display with a faster 165Hz refresh rate and optional touch input.
Color performance is another strong point to talk about in the new yoga laptop. Both models cover 100 percent of the sRGB, DCI-P3, and Adobe RGB color spaces.
Lenovo also claims a Delta E of less than 1, which means colors should appear accurate and consistent. For creatives who care about precision and portability, this approach could make a real difference.
Features Supported by high-end Hardware
On the inside, these laptops offer strong hardware options aimed at demanding workloads. Buyers can configure them with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Panther Lake processor, paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU.
Memory goes up to 64GB, while storage tops out at 2TB. This setup should handle creative work, multitasking, and heavier applications without strain.
Connectivity is also up to date. Both models support Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, giving faster and more stable wireless performance. Lenovo also includes a solid selection of ports for everyday use, along with multi-channel stereo speakers. All of this fits into a slim and clean-looking chassis, keeping the laptop easy to carry.
As for pricing and availability, Lenovo estimates the Yoga Pro 9i will start at $1,899 and launch in the second quarter of 2026.
The Yoga Pro 7i is expected to start at around $1,799, with the same release window. Lenovo has not shared full details on all configurations yet, but more specifics should be announced closer to the launch date.
