Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x review: Snapdragon X2 Elite makes its case

Tom's Hardware Verdict Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7x makes a strong case for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite. It’s fast, lasts forever on a charge, and doesn’t feel overpriced for what it delivers. The standard OLED screen is solid, but the 2880 x 1800 option is tempting. If your apps run well on ARM and you’re okay with a dongle or two, the Slim 7x is an easy ultraportable to recommend. $960 at Amazon $1,411.24 at Best Buy $1,477.98 at Walmart $1,579.99 at Best Buy Pros + Exceptional performance and battery life + Strong build quality + Sharp webcam + Comfortable keyboard and touchpad Cons - 1920 x 1200 screen could be brighter - Only USB-C ports, and no headphone jack Best picks for you Best Laptops 2026: Our benchmarked picks for productivity, portability, and battery life Best Gaming Laptops 2026: Tested and reviewed Best College Laptops: Tested Picks for Research, Writing, Gaming and More Why you can trust Tom's Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test . The Yoga Slim 7x (starts at $1,049; $1,579 as tested) is Lenovo’s latest take on a premium ARM ultraportable, aiming to deliver standout performance and battery life with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite under the hood. Paired with a comfy keyboard, an OLED touch panel, and a sharp webcam, and this is a slick overall package provided you’re not reliant on x86 apps. Also prepare to pack a few adapters, as USB-C is the only port in town. Design of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Lenovo’s dark blue aluminum chassis feels premium and impressively rigid. The Slimi 7x didn’t creak or bend when I picked it up by a corner or the lid. (It’s not wise to pick up a laptop like that, but it happens.) Aesthetically, it offers an upscale, modern look though it doesn’t stand apart from the crowd outside its uncommon color. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 11) (1TB 16GB RA