Lenovo Yoga 720 13 Higher-End 13.3″ 2-in-1 Touch Laptop (FHD / UHD, Intel Core i5 / i7)

The Lenovo Yoga 720 13 is a higher-end convertible 2-in-1 laptop with a 13.3″ touch display. As the centerpiece of the 2.9 pound 0.6″ thin notebook with silver or grey aluminum finish, the screen sports sharp resolution of either 1920×1080 FHD or 3840×2160 UHD pixels. It also provides IPS technology for wide viewing angles. The panel is mounted on a pair of 360-degree hinges, allowing the popular band back design with multi-mode laptop / tablet use.

The screen and computing are powered by the 7th Generation Intel Core i5-7200U or i7-7500U processor and their Intel HD 620 integrated graphics. These dual-core chips are quite powerful for most PC tasks. They can easily crunch routine day-to-day home and office chores. Additionally, you can use them for more intensive duties like multimedia production, but for that much better options are the quad-core Intel Core chips. Such as the quad-core i5 and i7 used in the larger Yoga 720 15. The big brother of the Yoga 720 13 also has a dedicated Nvidia video card option, so it is better at gaming. With the Yoga 720 13 you can play only basic games. System memory and data storage choices are generous. You can get the Yoga 720 13 with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1-Terabyte solid state drive-based storage.

Here are some Lenovo Yoga 720 13 configuration examples you can find on Lenovo.com:

Lenovo Yoga 720 13 Model	Display	CPU	RAM	SSD	Windows	Color	Price*
80X60068US	FHD	i5-7200U	8GB	256GB	Home	Silver	$849
80X6002KUS	FHD	i5-7200U	8GB	256GB	Home	Grey	$949
80X600AJUS	FHD	i7-7500U	8GB	256GB	Home	Silver	$1,099
80X600AQUS	FHD	i7-7500U	8GB	512GB	Pro	Silver	$1,279
80X600F9US	UHD	i7-7500U	16GB	1TB	Pro	Silver	$1,799

*Prices as of 08/10/2017.

Keyboard of this 2-in-1 has backlight. It’s accompanied by a roomy touchpad. The laptop has stereo speakers, a 720p web camera, 802.11AC Wi-Fi wireless, Bluetooth, two USB-C 3.1 ports with Thunderbolt technology, a single standard USB 3.0 port, and a combo audio jack. A media card reader has been omitted, but the Yoga 720 13 has a fingerprint reader as a nice perk.

As for battery life, Lenovo claims it’s up to 10.5 hours. You should keep in mind that UHD displays have a greater power consumption than the lower-res FHD.

Specifications of the Lenovo Yoga 720 13

Here are the specs of the Lenovo Yoga 720 13 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand	Lenovo
Laptop Type	2-in-1 convertible laptop PC 2-in-1 means the laptop can convert itself into a tablet PC. Ultraportable (small laptop) The light weight and small dimensions make this ultraportable laptop easy to carry around or travel with.
Screen Size	13.3-inch This is a small display size, typical for ultraportable laptops. There are however laptops with even smaller screens.
Screen Resolution	1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD. 3840x2160 pixels Ultra HD, 4K The popular top-level Ultra HD 4K resolution is extremely sharp and delivers a lot of space for displaying content on the screen.
Touchscreen	Finger multi-touch input The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures.
Other Display Specs	IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens.
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i5-7200U 7th Gen (enables smooth everyday computing) Intel Core i7-7500U 7th Gen (older mid-range processor for home and office use)
Graphics (GPU)	Intel HD 620 integrated graphics of 7th Gen Core i3, i5, i7 (for light gaming)
System Memory (RAM) Size	8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. 16GB RAM 16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM.
Data Storage	256GB SSD 256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice. 512GB SSD 512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs. 1000GB (1TB) SSD 1TB is an excellent storage capacity. The sizes above 512GB, including 1TB, are recommended for those who store a lot of large files.
DVD Optical Drive	None
Keyboard & Input	Backlit keyboard without dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys for easier typing in the dark. There's no separate numeric pad you can typically find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. Touchscreen
Speakers & Audio	Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.
Camera	Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.
Wi-Fi Wireless	802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements.
Ethernet Network Port	No This laptop has no Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE)	No
Bluetooth	Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.0 A standard full-size USB port. 2 x USB-C A pair of compact Type-C USB ports.
Video Output Ports	Video out via USB-C The laptop can deliver digital video output via USB-C.
Media Card Reader	None The laptop has no SD card slots. For reading from and writing to SD and microSD memory cards, you'll have to use a separately sold memory card reader via a USB cable.
Other Features	Fingerprint reader This laptop has a built-in fingerprint reader. It improves security and enables easier system log-ins, without password typing. Thunderbolt 3.0 Thunderbolt 3 is a high-speed peripheral connectivity technology for compatible devices. The Thunderbolt connection goes via USB-C interface. Today, a faster Thunderbolt 4 version is available.
Battery	"Up to 10.5 hours" of battery life 4-cell 48 WHr
Weight	2.9 pounds
Height	0.6"
Width	12.2"
Depth	8.3"
Windows Version	Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home.
Warranty	1-year A typical laptop warranty.