Switchable to 4 modes with 360-degree rotating display
Handwriting possible with an active pen, enhanced security with fingerprint recognition

Lenovo announced the Yoga 720 and 520, new products in the convertible Yoga series, at MWC 2017.

The Yoga 720 (13-inch, 15-inch) and Yoga 520 (14-inch) feature a 360-degree rotating display that allows switching between four modes—laptop, stand, tent, and tablet—enabling users to select the appropriate mode for various activities such as document creation, presentations, watching movies, and internet surfing. Additionally, the optional "Active Pen," a stylus that supports "Windows Ink," enables handwriting and sketching.


▲ Yoga 720 and 520 (from left)

Lenovo's 13-inch Yoga 720 is 14.3mm thick and weighs 1.3kg, and the 14-inch Yoga 520 is 19.9mm thick and weighs 1.74kg, making them thinner and lighter than their predecessors. Both models have enhanced portability and strengthened battery life, and the Yoga 720, equipped with a 15-inch Full HD display, is said to offer a battery life that lasts for 9 hours.

It is equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor, up to 16GB of DDR4 memory, and Windows 10. In particular, the Yoga 720 supports the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 and Thunderbolt 3. It also features enhanced security with a fingerprint recognition function and allows access to the device via Windows Hello.

The Yoga 720 features a maximum 4K IPS display (3840 x 2160) and JBL speakers with Dolby Audio Premium technology.

The Yoga 720 is available in Platinum Silver, Iron Grey, and Brass (13-inch), while the Yoga 520 comes in Grey and Black.