What Lenovo built
Lenovo's own CES 2026 announcement called the system the Yoga Mini i. It uses a cylindrical aluminum chassis of 0.65 liters and weighs about 600 grams. StorageReview, which tested a unit independently, gives the dimensions as 130 x 130 x 48.6mm. Its spec table lists the finish as Seashell and the power supply as a 100W USB-C adapter.
The XDA reviewer wanted a mini PC that was meant to be seen on the desk. Three details back that up:
- Fingerprint reader: it is built into the power button and works with Windows Hello.
- Accelerometer: it turns the top of the chassis into a customizable tap button. XDA compares it to tapping the back of an iPhone.
- Light ring: StorageReview says an Adaptive Lighting ring on the underside reacts to touch and notifications.
Lenovo also advertises presence detection that works through Wi-Fi. Lenovo's description is that it is marketed as a Copilot+ PC, which matches the "AI PC" label in XDA's headline. That label is a marketing term. In practice this is a compact Windows desktop with an NPU rated up to 50 TOPS on the X7 model. Whether that NPU matters depends on which AI features you actually use.
Ports and display setup
For its size, the port selection is generous:
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one at the back and one on the left side
- Two USB-C 10Gbps ports, one of which accepts USB Power Delivery input
- One USB-A 10Gbps port
- HDMI 2.1
- 2.5GbE Ethernet
- A 3.5mm headset combo jack
StorageReview's table says the system supports up to four independent displays at 3840x2160 and 60Hz. XDA's reviewer ran one cable to a 4K OLED monitor. XDA says a one-cable setup works if the monitor supplies 100W of power delivery or more. That depends on your monitor. Check its power delivery rating before counting on a single cable.
Performance: what the reviews found
There are three reviews, and each tested a different configuration. Don't merge their numbers.
- XDA, Core Ultra X7 358H with 32GB and 1TB: it scored 9,728 in PCMark 10. XDA says it ran slightly better than some laptops with the same chip, because the thicker chassis leaves room for cooling. It also calls the system quiet.
- StorageReview, 91E60002UT (X7 358H, 32GB, 1TB): it scored 10,369 in PCMark 10 on Lenovo's Default power plan. That is a different test setup from XDA's, so the two scores shouldn't be compared directly. StorageReview says the Arc B390 graphics are the reason to pick this box over the Snapdragon-based ASUS Ascent QN10.
- Tom's Guide, Core Ultra 5 325 with 16GB and 512GB: it tested the base model. Its verdict praises near-silent operation and the port selection. The base model also missed out on Lenovo's on-device Qira AI feature. Tom's Guide found the base model slower than a Mac mini M4 and a Geekom A9 Max in its comparisons.
Notebookcheck's own benchmarks put the X7 358H at roughly 40% more performance than the Core Ultra 5 325 in the entry-level model.
So the answer to "is it fast?" depends on the model. The X7 model is a strong performer for a 0.65-liter box. The Core Ultra 5 model is a more modest machine and should not be expected to match the X7's figures. XDA also tells buyers who want a more powerful mini PC, or who want to play games, to look elsewhere. Its own text says the X7's graphics can handle light gaming and maybe some AAA games at 1080p.
Upgrades and servicing
Memory is the hard limit. Lenovo's specifications describe the memory as soldered with no slots, which StorageReview records as "not upgradable". Choose 16GB or 32GB at purchase, because that is what the machine keeps. XDA's checklist also warns off anyone who needs more than 32GB.
Storage can be replaced, with some effort:
- Lenovo's service manual documents removal of the top and base covers.
- Neither cover is screwed down. Both XDA and StorageReview say the official procedure calls for a suction cup.
- Once the base cover is off, StorageReview reports the SSD sits under a heatsink and is held by a single Phillips screw. It says Lenovo lists support for drives up to 2TB.
- Tom's Guide reports there is only one SSD slot, so a larger drive means cloning the original.
StorageReview opened its unit "in a few minutes".
Price: check before you buy
Prices are the most likely part of this story to go stale. Reported figures so far:
- XDA lists the X7/32GB/1TB model at $1,712 at Lenovo, reduced from $2,151, with a wireless keyboard and mouse.
- StorageReview gives the same Lenovo price. It lists its Best Buy unit at $1,869.99.
- XDA reports the Core Ultra 5 model starting at $999, but currently $700 at Best Buy.
- Notebookcheck reported Best Buy had already cut $380 off the $1,869.99 launch price.
XDA's main complaint is that on the X7 model you are paying laptop prices for something with no screen. The cheaper Core Ultra 5 model, by XDA's account, is closer to Mac mini territory but not quite as capable. Retailers change prices often, so confirm the current figure for the exact SKU.
Who should buy it
Good fit:
- You want a Windows alternative to the Mac mini with a distinctive look.
- You want fingerprint sign-in on a desktop.
- You want Thunderbolt 4, 2.5GbE and several display outputs in a very small box.
Poor fit:
- You need to upgrade RAM later.
- You want maximum mini PC performance for the money.
- You want a gaming machine.
My read, as general analysis rather than anything measured: the Yoga Mini is a good Windows mini PC with a distinctive design. It also needs a fair amount of clearance, since StorageReview notes that the fan exhausts through the same ring as the intake and the unit needs space on all sides. If you like the look and can live with fixed RAM, it makes sense. If you only care about performance per dollar, a conventional box will probably go further.