Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023)

Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023)

Manufacturer	Lenovo
Product family	Yoga
Release date	January 2023 (2023-01)
Introductory price	USD 700 to 1200
Discontinued	No
Operating system	Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home Single Language No preload operating system
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 7530U AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
Memory	8 or 16 GB LPDDR4x-4266 MHz (onboard)
Memory slots	None (soldered)
Storage	256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD
Storage slots	1 user accessible
Removable storage	microSD card reader
Display	Screen size: 13.3 inch Panel type: IPS Coating: Glossy Resolution: 1920 x 1200 PPI: 169 Aspect ratio: 16:10 Refresh rate: 60 Hz Brightness: 300 nits sRGB: 100 % Contrast ratio: 1000:1 VRR: No Screen-to-body ratio: 85 %
Graphics	AMD Radeon Graphics (integrated)
Sound	Stereo speakers, 2W x2, optimized with Dolby Atmos®
Camera	Front: 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter
Touchpad	Buttonless glass surface multi-touch touchpad, 75 x 120 mm (2.95 x 4.72 inches)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.3, M.2 card
Dimensions	W: 30.4 centimetres (12.0 in) D: 21.8 centimetres (8.6 in) H: 1.74 centimetres (0.69 in)
Mass	1.37 kilograms (3.0 lb)
Power brick	45W USB-C power adapter
Battery	Integrated Li-Polymer 59Wh battery
Keyboard	LED backlight
Chassis	Color: Dark teal Materials: Aluminium (top), PC-ABS (bottom), Fabric + aluminium (top), PC-ABS (bottom)
Number pad	No
Fingerprint reader	Yes (touch style on palm rest)
Facial recognition	Yes (Windows Hello)
Special features	Dolby Vision®, TÜV Low Blue Light (Software)
Website	Lenovo

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The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) is a versatile 2-in-1 convertible laptop designed for both productivity and entertainment. It features AMD Ryzen processors and integrated Radeon graphics, making it suitable for everyday tasks and light multimedia use. The laptop is available in a dark teal finish and offers a combination of aluminum and fabric materials for a premium feel.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) can be configured with the following processors:

• AMD Ryzen 5 7530U with 6 cores and 12 threads, a base frequency of 2.0 GHz, a max frequency of 4.5 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, and 16 MB L3 cache.
• AMD Ryzen 7 7730U with 8 cores and 16 threads, a base frequency of 2.0 GHz, a max frequency of 4.5 GHz, 4 MB L2 cache, and 16 MB L3 cache.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen 7 7730U processors are designed to handle everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and multimedia consumption. The Ryzen 7 7730U, with its additional cores and threads, is better suited for more demanding applications and multitasking.

Reviewers have noted that the processors provide adequate performance for most tasks, though they are not as powerful as some of the higher-end options available in the market. The Ryzen 7 7730U, in particular, offers a noticeable improvement in multi-core performance compared to the Ryzen 5 7530U.

Benchmarks:

• Cinebench R23:
  • Ryzen 5 7530U: ~7000 points (multi-core), ~1200 points (single-core)
  • Ryzen 7 7730U: ~9000 points (multi-core), ~1400 points (single-core)
• Geekbench 5:
  • Ryzen 5 7530U: ~5000 points (multi-core), ~1100 points (single-core)
  • Ryzen 7 7730U: ~7000 points (multi-core), ~1300 points (single-core)

Graphics

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) features integrated AMD Radeon Graphics. The integrated graphics are designed for basic graphical tasks and light gaming. They share memory with the CPU and support DirectX 12.

Reviewers have found the integrated graphics to be sufficient for everyday use, including video playback and casual gaming. However, they are not suitable for more demanding gaming or professional graphics work.

Benchmarks:

• 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics:
  • AMD Radeon Graphics: ~2000 points
• 3DMark Time Spy Graphics:
  • AMD Radeon Graphics: ~800 points

Memory

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) supports dual-channel memory and comes with the following configurations:

• 8 GB LPDDR4x-4266 MHz RAM (onboard)
• 16 GB LPDDR4x-4266 MHz RAM (onboard)

The memory is soldered, making it non-upgradeable. The RAM is fast and adequate for multitasking and demanding applications.

Benchmarks:

• AIDA64 Memory Copy: ~40000 MB/s
• AIDA64 Memory Read: ~35000 MB/s

Storage

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) offers the following storage options:

• 256 GB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD
• 512 GB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD
• 1 TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD

The storage is user-replaceable, and the SSD offers fast read and write speeds. Reviewers have noted that the SSD provides excellent performance, though the PCIe 4.0x4 is downgraded to be closer to PCIe 3.0x4 due to the system slot limitation.

Benchmarks:

• CrystalDiskMark 5/6:
  • Read Seq Q32T1: ~3500 MB/s
  • Write Seq Q32T1: ~2000 MB/s

Co-processors

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) does not include any additional co-processors.

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) features a 6-row keyboard with multimedia Fn keys and an LED backlight. Reviewers have noted that the keyboard is comfortable for typing, with good key travel and feedback. The backlighting is even and useful in low-light conditions.

Touchpad

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) includes a buttonless glass surface multi-touch touchpad measuring 75 x 120 mm (2.95 x 4.72 inches). The touchpad is responsive and supports Precision TouchPad (PTP) gestures effectively.

Webcam

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) comes with a 1080p FHD IR camera with a privacy shutter. The webcam supports Windows Hello face recognition and offers decent video quality with fixed focus.

Microphone

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) includes a dual-microphone array. Reviewers have noted that the microphone quality is decent, with clear voice capture and minimal background noise.

Output Devices

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Display

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) features a 13.3-inch WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display offers 300 nits of brightness, 100% sRGB color gamut, and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. It also supports Dolby Vision and TÜV Low Blue Light (Software).

Reviewers have praised the display for its vivid and crisp visuals, though the glossy surface can be reflective in bright environments. The display is suitable for both productivity and multimedia consumption.

Benchmarks:

• Maximum Brightness: ~300 nits
• ΔE Color: ~2.5
• ΔE Greyscale: ~1.0

Audio

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) comes with stereo speakers, 2W x2, optimized with Dolby Atmos. The speakers provide above-average sound quality with some bass, though they are not as powerful as those found in larger laptops.

Benchmarks:

• Max Volume: ~75 dB SPL
• Bass Extension: ~300 Hz
• Treble Extension: ~10 kHz

Connectivity

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WiFi

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) offers Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with a 2x2 MIMO configuration and Bluetooth 5.3. Reviewers have noted that the Wi-Fi 6 option provides excellent connectivity, though full features might be limited by country-level restrictions.

Benchmarks:

• iperf3 transmit AXE11000: ~900 MBit/s
• iperf3 receive AXE11000: ~1000 MBit/s

Bluetooth

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) includes Bluetooth 5.3, which requires Windows 11 for full operation.

SD Card Reader

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) includes a microSD card reader.

USB

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) is equipped with the following USB ports:

• 1 x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• 1 x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), Always On
• 2 x USB-C (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
• 1 x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)

Reviewers have noted that the port selection is excellent, providing a good balance of legacy and modern connectivity options.

Display Outputs

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) includes the following display outputs:

• 1 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 3840x2160@60Hz)
• 2 x USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 3840x2160@60Hz)

The laptop supports up to three independent displays (native display and two external monitors).

Case

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The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) features a dark teal color and is available in two material configurations: aluminum (top) and PC-ABS (bottom), or fabric + aluminum (top) and PC-ABS (bottom). The laptop is lightweight and compact, with dimensions of 30.4 centimetres (12.0 in) x 21.8 centimetres (8.6 in) x 1.74 centimetres (0.69 in) and a weight starting at 1.37 kilograms (3.0 lb).

The design is sleek and stylish, with a premium feel. However, reviewers have noted some flex in the chassis, particularly in the fabric models. The overall build quality is praised, but it is not as robust as some competitors.

Maintenance

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The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) is designed to be user-serviceable to some extent. The bottom panel is secured by screws, making it relatively easy to open. However, the panel is tightly attached and can be difficult to pry open without breaking the clips.

Upgradeable components:

• M.2 2242 PCIe4 x4 SSD (user-replaceable)
• Battery (user-replaceable)

The RAM is soldered and not upgradeable, so users must choose their desired memory configuration at the time of purchase. The Wi-Fi module is also not user-replaceable.

Cooling System

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The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) features a cooling system designed to keep the laptop cool under load. The cooling system is effective, keeping surface temperatures manageable even under heavy load. The warmest area is the keyboard center, but it remains cooler than expected for a small chassis.

Benchmarks:

• Maximum upper side: ~40 °C
• Maximum bottom: ~38 °C

Noise

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) is praised for its quiet operation. The laptop is effectively silent during light tasks, and even under load, the fan noise is not overly distracting.

Benchmarks:

• Idle: ~25 dB(A)
• Load: ~35 dB(A)

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) ships with a 45W USB-C power adapter. The laptop is efficient in its power usage, but it has specific charging requirements, making it picky about chargers. It requires 45-watt or higher chargers for proper charging.

Benchmarks:

• Idle: ~5 W
• Load: ~30 W

Battery Life

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) comes with a 59 Wh Li-Polymer battery. The battery supports Rapid Charge Boost, which can provide up to 2 hours of runtime with a 15-minute charge. Reviewers have noted that the battery life is decent for a convertible laptop, with around 12.5 hours of light use and up to 17 hours of local video playback.

Benchmarks:

• WiFi Websurfing: ~12.5h
• Video Playback: ~17h
• Gaming: ~3h

Biometrics

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The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) supports Windows Hello face recognition through its 1080p IR camera. It also includes a touch style fingerprint reader on the palm rest. Both biometric options are quick and reliable for logging in and authorizing purchases.

Software

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The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) ships with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Home Single Language, or no preload operating system, depending on the configuration. The laptop comes with several preinstalled Lenovo apps and software.

Preinstalled Software

• Lenovo Vantage: Acts as the primary control center for system vitals, updates, and settings.
• McAfee LiveSafe™ (30-day trial version)
• Microsoft Office 365 (30-day trial version)
• Dolby Atmos®
• Dolby Vision®
• Lenovo Utility
• Lenovo Pen Settings
• Lenovo Voice
• Lenovo Smart Assist
• Lenovo System Update
• Lenovo Welcome
• Lenovo Hotkeys
• Lenovo Diagnostics
• Lenovo Quick Clean
• Lenovo Migration Assistant

Linux Support

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) has limited Linux support. Some distributions may work, but users might encounter issues with drivers and hardware compatibility.

Accessories & Warranty

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The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) comes with a 45W USB-C power adapter and paperwork. The laptop includes a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) is considered a versatile and portable 2-in-1 convertible laptop. It is praised for its display quality, build materials, and overall performance. The laptop is suitable for both productivity and light multimedia use, offering a balance between performance and price. However, it has some drawbacks, such as chassis flex in fabric models, specific charging requirements, and limited upgradeability.

Problems Summary

• Chassis flex in fabric models.
• Specific charging requirements, picky about chargers.
• Limited upgradeability (soldered RAM).
• Glossy and reflective display coating.
• Mediocre webcam quality.
• High idle power consumption.