Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 11 (14" AMD) Review: OLED visuals, featherlight build, and a price that actually makes sense.

Design

The colour on offer here is Tidal Teal — understated with just enough personality to stand out without looking like you're trying too hard. It's the sort of thing that looks equally at home in a café or a meeting room. Machines at this class tend to feel solid, and Yoga Slim 7 Gen 11 (14" AMD) follows that pattern with a build quality that feels reassuringly premium without shouting about it. At around 13.9 mm thick, it's genuinely slim for a 14-inch laptop — slides into a rucksack without any awkward bulging. One small but satisfying detail: the webcam module protrudes just slightly, which means you can flip the lid open with one finger rather than scrabbling at the edge. Tiny thing, but you'll appreciate it every morning.

Slim, lightweight design — front view Clean rear panel design Side profile showing the 13.9 mm slim chassis Stable base with thermal ventilation Webcam bump makes the lid easy to open one-handed

Portability

At 1.15 kg (roughly 2.5 lbs), this is genuinely easy to carry around all day. Toss it in your bag for lectures or your commute and you'll barely notice it's there. Getting a 14-inch OLED at this weight is legitimately impressive — most machines with screens this nice are noticeably heavier. It also charges over USB-C, so pairing it with a compact travel charger or a lightweight power bank keeps the overall kit weight right down.

Lightweight 1.15 kg body

Display Quality

The headline feature here is, without question, the OLED panel. Depending on configuration, you're looking at either 1920×1200 or a 2880×1800 (2.8K) display — both at a 16:10 aspect ratio, which gives you a bit more vertical space. That matters more than people realise: fewer scrolls per page, more of a document visible at once. The blacks are genuinely deep and the colours punch in a way that IPS simply can't match — photos and video look brilliant on it. I'd also say that in my experience, OLED tends to feel easier on the eyes during long sessions of reading or browsing, which is a nice bonus. Fair warning: it's a glossy panel, so reflections in bright office lighting or direct sunlight can be a nuisance. Still, for most indoor use, it's a lovely screen to spend time with.

Vivid colours and deep blacks from the OLED panel

Keyboard

The keyboard is backlit, so typing in low light isn't a problem. The layout makes good use of the 14-inch footprint, and the overall feel should suit everyday writing and general use well. Worth noting: the photos here show a US-layout keyboard, but configurations available outside Japan will typically come with a region-appropriate layout — worth checking before you buy.

Backlit keyboard, easy to use in low light Typing feel is generally solid

Performance

On the CPU front, entry configurations typically come with an AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (PassMark: ~13,437), while higher-end models step up to an AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (PassMark: ~20,770). Even the base chip handles Office work, multi-tab browsing, video playback and light photo editing without complaint — this is squarely aimed at everyday use, and it delivers.

If you go for the Ryzen AI 7 445, there's noticeably more headroom for heavier multitasking or lighter creative work. The integrated GPU is an AMD Radeon 840M (PassMark: ~3,805), which is fine for general use but won't cope well with serious 3D gaming or heavy video editing.

Memory starts at 16 GB LPDDR5x, which is a comfortable baseline for most workflows. Running a dozen browser tabs alongside a few documents or apps shouldn't cause any issues. A 32 GB option is generally available if you're regularly working with larger files or more demanding applications.

CPU benchmark results — solid for everyday tasks

Battery Life

Battery rating: decent to good

The 70 Wh battery is on the larger side for a laptop this slim — fair to say that's a pleasant surprise. That said, OLED panels do draw more power than IPS equivalents, so real-world stamina will typically fall short of what the spec sheet suggests. For lighter tasks like browsing and writing, you should get through a full working day without too much anxiety. Push the brightness up or run heavier workloads and it'll drain faster — so for longer days out, knowing where you can plug in, or keeping a power bank handy, is sensible.

Ports

You get three USB-C ports — two USB4 (up to 40 Gbps) and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 — and all three support PD charging and DisplayPort Alt Mode. The USB4 ports in particular are great for external docks or fast storage. Here's the thing though: there's no USB-A or HDMI. The previous generation had both, so that is a step back, and it's worth being honest about. The trade-off is clearly the slim chassis, and a decent USB-C hub will cover most situations — but it's an extra thing to remember to pack.

Three USB-C ports — a hub covers the rest

Speakers

Speakers are positioned on either side of the keyboard, which gives a wider stereo spread than bottom-firing setups. The previous generation was well-regarded for audio clarity, and Yoga Slim 7 Gen 11 (14" AMD) looks set to continue that. Paired with that OLED screen, it's a genuinely enjoyable machine for films or streaming — something that can't be said for every laptop at this price.

Left-right speaker placement for a wider soundstage

Webcam

The 5 MP webcam is a step up from the bog-standard 1080p units you see on a lot of laptops — should look fine in video calls and online lectures. More importantly, there's a physical privacy shutter over the lens. If the thought of an uncovered camera sitting open on your desk bothers you, that's a reassuring detail to have.

Security

Biometric login is handled via Windows Hello facial recognition, with an IR camera that works reliably even in low light. Open the lid and you're in — no faffing with passwords. It's one of those things you don't think about much until you've used it every day, and then it's hard to go back.

Value for Money

Put the spec sheet together — OLED display, 1.15 kg chassis, 16 GB RAM, 2-in-1 design — and the price looks genuinely competitive. In a market where laptop prices have crept up across the board, this one still manages to feel like decent value. The previous generation earned a similar reputation, and Yoga Slim 7 Gen 11 (14" AMD) looks to carry that on.

Verdict

The Yoga Slim 7 Gen 11 (14" AMD) pulls off a tricky balance: slim, light, and genuinely lovely to look at, while staying competitively priced for a 14-inch OLED machine. It's a strong option for uni students or professionals who want something easy to carry every day and nice to use for work, browsing, or winding down with a film. The USB-C-only port situation is a real consideration — anyone who regularly plugs into a monitor or uses a lot of peripherals will need a hub. And if you're after a gaming machine or a workstation for heavy video editing, look elsewhere. But for the everyday mobile use case, it's hard to find much fault here.