First Look at the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n: Powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n has been revealed, and it marks Lenovo's first laptop built on the NVIDIA RTX Spark platform. The design is heavily inspired by its Intel-powered counterpart, the Yoga Pro 9i, but with notable differences introduced by the Arm-based silicon. As seen in the high-resolution images, the Yoga Pro 9n boasts a sleek, aluminum chassis in Thunder Gray with signature Yoga branding, offering a premium and minimalist design.

Design and Display Highlights

Unlike the 16-inch Yoga Pro 9i, the Yoga Pro 9n features a more compact 15-inch display. Its clean design includes rounded edges that enhance comfort during extended use. The chassis incorporates a convenient lip on the lid for easy opening, which also houses the Windows Hello IR camera. The top panel features a “Studio Grade Sound and Vision” bar, showcasing the webcam module.

The device is expected to be slightly lighter than the Yoga Pro 9i (1.90kg), thanks to its smaller display. However, it remains thin for the level of performance it offers. Smooth, rounded edges continue Lenovo's tradition of ergonomic design, ensuring comfort while typing.

Thermal Management and Sound System

The bottom panel is equipped with a large vent grille spanning most of its width, accompanied by labels such as Dolby Vision Atmos, Lenovo PureSight Pro, and Lenovo X Power. The Yoga Pro 9n also features a 6-speaker system, with four woofers and two tweeters strategically placed for an immersive audio experience. Additionally, rear exhaust vents aid in efficient heat dissipation, which is essential for the RTX Spark platform.

Innovative Magnetic Pen Holder

The Yoga Pro 9n introduces a magnetic pen holder integrated into the lid. The Yoga Pen Gen 2 securely clips into a recessed slot, sitting flush when stored. While some may prefer a chassis slot for pen storage, this design accommodates the thin chassis and the pen's professional-grade thickness. Interestingly, the pen is designed for use with the haptic ForceHaptic touchpad, not the display, making it an excellent tool for creators and architects.

Port Configuration

The Yoga Pro 9n offers a revised port layout compared to the Yoga Pro 9i. The left side includes:

• HDMI
• One USB-A port
• One USB-C port
• 3.5mm audio jack

On the right side, you'll find:

• An SD card reader
• One USB-C (10G+) port
• One USB-A port
• A camera eShutter toggle
• Power LED

The proprietary square Lenovo power connector has been replaced with USB-C charging, aligning with the Arm-based RTX Spark design. The inclusion of a full-size SD card reader will be appreciated by photographers and video editors.

Specifications of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n

The Yoga Pro 9n is powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark, a groundbreaking single superchip that combines:

• A 20-core NVIDIA Grace CPU
• A Blackwell GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores
• Fifth-generation Tensor Cores
• Up to 128GB of unified memory

The platform delivers up to 1 petaflop of AI performance and runs Windows on Arm. Unlike traditional setups with separate CPU and GPU components, the RTX Spark unifies them into a single chip, akin to Apple’s M-series processors.

Battery Life and Pricing

Lenovo claims that the Yoga Pro 9n offers all-day battery life, a result of the RTX Spark’s superior performance-per-watt efficiency. While exact pricing details are not yet available, analysts estimate RTX Spark laptops to range between $1,799 and $2,899. The Yoga Pro 9n is expected to compete directly with the Apple MacBook Pro and will support features such as CUDA, RTX, DLSS, TensorRT, Reflex, and G-SYNC.

Official specifications, display details, memory configurations, storage options, and a launch date for the Yoga Pro 9n remain undisclosed. NVIDIA has confirmed that RTX Spark laptops will debut later this year, with Lenovo as a launch partner. Stay tuned for further updates as more details emerge.