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| The Yoga 7a trades Intel Panther Lake for AMD Gorgon Point. |
Almost two months after refreshing its convertible lineup with Intel's "Panther Lake" processors, Lenovo is now rolling out the highly anticipated AMD versions of its popular 2-in-1 laptops. The new Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 Gen 11 is now available in multiple regions, offering consumers a choice between 14-inch and 16-inch models powered by the latest AMD Ryzen AI 400 series chips .
A Powerful Alternative to Intel
The Yoga 7a Gen 11 serves as the direct AMD counterpart to the Yoga 7i Gen 11 Aura Edition, which launched earlier this year with Intel's Core Ultra 7 355 processor. While the Intel version focused on Lenovo's "Aura Edition" features, the new AMD variants prioritize raw performance with their next-gen Ryzen AI processors .
Display and Battery Highlights
Both sizes feature premium display options, allowing buyers to choose between IPS or vibrant OLED panels. The OLED screens deliver deep blacks and rich colors, making them ideal for content creators and media consumers. Under the hood, Lenovo has equipped these convertibles with fast LPDDR5X-8000 RAM and substantial 70 Wh batteries, ensuring all-day productivity .
Design Quirks and Features
The 16-inch models come with a dedicated number pad, a welcome addition for number crunchers and data entry professionals. However, Lenovo has maintained the half-size up and down arrow keys on both variants—a compromise that frequent document editors may find frustrating .
Regional Pricing and Availability
The availability and pricing structure for the Yoga 7a 2-in-1 Gen 11 varies significantly by region, with different processor SKUs appearing in various markets.
16-Inch Models
In the UK and Eurozone, the 16-inch convertible starts at £1,000 and €1,150 respectively, featuring the Ryzen AI 5 435 APU, 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and an OLED display. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, Canadian and American consumers receive a slightly different configuration. The Ryzen AI 5 430 powers the base models in North America, paired with 16 GB RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and an IPS display, priced at CAD 1,569 and $1,129 .
14-Inch Variants
The smaller 14-inch version presents an interesting pricing puzzle. In Canada and the US, it starts at CAD 1,799 and $1,229.99 for a configuration featuring the Ryzen AI 5 430, 16 GB RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a sharp 1200p OLED display .
For some reason, European and British customers get the more powerful Ryzen AI 5 435 in their 14-inch base models, priced at €1,080 and £930 respectively—making it both more powerful and more affordable than the North American equivalent in some cases .
Down Under, Australian customers can currently only purchase the 14-inch version, which starts at AUD 2,279 . You can check out the specific configurations for your region here:
- Australia (14-inch): View on Lenovo AU
- Canada (14-inch): View on Lenovo CA
- Canada (16-inch): View on Lenovo CA
- UK (14-inch): View on Lenovo GB
- UK (16-inch): View on Lenovo GB
- Ireland (16-inch): View on Lenovo IE
- US (14-inch): View on Lenovo US
- US (16-inch): View on Lenovo US
For those considering their options, the previous generation (Gen 10) models are still available at discounted prices, starting at $788 on Amazon . You can find those deals here: View on Amazon
For more detailed hardware specifications and a deeper dive into the features announced at CES 2026, readers can refer to our comprehensive launch coverage . The Yoga 7a 2-in-1 Gen 11 positions itself as a compelling choice for users seeking the flexibility of a convertible laptop with the latest processing power from AMD.
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| The Yoga 7a 2-in-1 14-inch. |
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| The Yoga 7a 2-in-1 16-inch. |