Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Touch
Best Windows UltrabookLenovo Yoga 9i Gen 10 (Aura Edition)
Best 2-in-1 UltrabookPrice
$799-$1,099
$1,199-$1,599
Summary
PCMag's top Windows ultraportable pick, praised for its brilliant OLED display, powerful AMD processor, and long battery life at a competitive price point.
The top 2-in-1 ultraportable pick from PCMag, combining laptop and tablet flexibility with Intel's Lunar Lake AI processor for excellent efficiency and a premium build.
Pros
- Brilliant 2.8K OLED touchscreen with vivid colors and deep blacks
- Powerful AMD Ryzen AI processor handles productivity and light creative work
- Long battery life for a Windows ultrabook
- Lightweight and portable build
- Competitive pricing for the feature set offered
- Versatile 360-degree hinge for laptop, tent, and tablet modes
- Intel Core Ultra 'Lunar Lake' processor with strong NPU for AI tasks
- Excellent balance of performance and battery efficiency
- Premium build quality with a spacious OLED touchscreen
- Comfortable keyboard and reliable trackpad
Cons
- OLED panels can have burn-in risk with static content over time
- AMD integrated graphics limits gaming and GPU-heavy tasks
- Fan noise can increase under sustained loads
- Webcam quality is average
- Premium pricing compared to non-convertible alternatives
- Heavier than non-2-in-1 ultrabooks due to hinge mechanism
- Stylus often sold separately
- Intel integrated graphics limits heavier workloads
Our take
For Windows users who want the best all-around package, the Zenbook 14 OLED Touch is the answer — it punches above its price class with a display that embarrasses laptops costing twice as much.
If you want a convertible that doesn't compromise on performance or feel, the Yoga 9i is the one to beat — Wirecutter also highlights Lenovo's Yoga line as having the best combination of features at a reasonable price.
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