The 15 Secrets That You Shouldn't Know About Lenovo Yoga C930

Lenovo Yoga C930 REVIEW (2019)

CPU: 8th-generation Intel Core i7-8550U | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 13.9” UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS Glossy Multi-touch with Dolby Vision | Storage: 1 TB PCIe SSD | Connectivity: 802.11 AC (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 4.1 | Camera: 720p HD Camera

It is no longer enough to simply be a good laptop, some type of additional sale is required. Maybe it's a super thin chassis or virtually invisible bezels. It could be the intergalactic battery life. But, something special is required to stand out.

Practically, the new Lenovo Yoga C930 not only has an outstanding feature, it has several. For starters, it is a 2-in-1 laptop with a 360-degree hinge that allows the operation of a laptop and a tablet. Then there is the Dolby Atmos sound system that ingeniously turns the hinge into a speaker, not to mention an integrated stylus. The claimed 14.5 hours of battery life and dual USB-C ports enabled for Thunderbolt don't hurt either.


Elsewhere, the C930 is more conventional, not that this is bad when the convention includes a powerful Intel quad-core processor and a fast SSD for storage, among other highlights. As for the competition, this latest Yoga is an interesting alternative to Microsoft's Surface Pro 6., of course, Surface is more of a pure tablet with a keyboard cover for Yoga's convertible approach.

More direct competition comes from the likes of the Dell XPS 2-in-1, though Dell offers that in 13- and- 15-inch models, leaving the Yoga sitting in between at 14 inches.

Price and availability

With a price of $ 1,599 (£ 1,354 AUS $ 2,549) as configured here, the Yoga C930 is priced according to the expectations for this type of device, that is, a premium model with high build quality and a solid set of characteristics. Our review example gets the base processor and memory configuration, but an update of an SSD from 256 GB to 512 GB.


The cost of that update varies by market. They are around $ 200 in the United States and £ 80 in the United Kingdom. A better value is the optional screen upgrade from 1080p to 4K.

Design

2-in-1 hybrid laptops have fought for a simple physical and aesthetic appeal in the past. There is so much adaptability to squeeze that the end result may seem a bit cheap and awkward, not the new Lenovo Yoga C930. It is a very elegant machine that is desirable as a pure laptop, much less considering its ability to switch to tablet mode.

The alloy chassis feels compact and of high quality, with little flexibility, and the 360 ​​degree hinge is robust. The screen also has fairly thin bevels on three sides, which helps minimize overall proportions. An obvious exception is the "chin" quite strong under the screen. This slightly dates the design compared to the latest laptops that feel like they are "all screens" as soon as the lid is flipped.

Overall, the Yoga C930 is a very portable device, although pure laptops designed primarily for portability are significantly smaller and lighter. Think of the 13-inch MacBook Pro instead of the new MacBook Air, and you will have a decent idea of ​​the portability proposal that Yoga offers.

As for the capabilities of that screen, it is a 1080p panel (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) courtesy of high quality IPS technology and with touch screen functionality. Speaking of which, that extends to the pen holder, and in fact Lenovo has included a pen that fits perfectly at home when it's not in use and charges while it's there, fine.

Of course, being a 2 in 1, the marquee feature is the 360 ​​degree hinge, which allows the system to bend over itself and become a tablet. It's an even more important feature here, thanks to the Dolby Atmos speaker system that has been intelligently integrated into that hinge.

Display, keyboard and trackpad

The Lenovo Yoga C930 has a lovely screen. It is shocking and pleasant, if not intensely bright, with deep colors and a strong contrast. Okay, the sources in this 1080p model could be sharper (4K is an option), but the relatively modest resolution means running at 100% scale is an option while preserving the readability of the source.

The functionality of the touch screen also works well, with the stylus as a highlight. It is elegant, precise and sensitive in use and completely discreet when stored. Certainly, it adds to the appeal and usefulness of Yoga when it is in tablet mode.

The chassis quality also provides a pleasant keyboard experience with a solid foundation. The trackpad without buttons and hinges is also decent, although not as satisfactory as Apple's touch trackpads.

Another highlight is the Dolby Atmos soundbar. It produces an impressive volume with clear clarity and even a touch of dynamic range. Bass in good faith is not offered, but the sound is not thin or bad.

Finally, a small flourish is the privacy shutter on the 720p webcam. Being able to completely disable the camera in terms of hardware, without sticking an ugly tape on top, will be welcome for anyone with serious security problems...