Lenovo has unveiled a compelling challenger to the Apple Mac Studio: the Yoga Portal. This high-performance mini PC boasts impressive desktop-grade components packed into a surprisingly small form factor, making it ideal for content creators, professionals, and gamers who value power without sacrificing space.
Mighty Specs in a Tiny Footprint
The Yoga Portal defies expectations by fitting powerful hardware into a compact design measuring just 19.5 x 19.1 x 10.8 cm and weighing 3.5 kg. Don’t be fooled by its size; the Yoga Portal packs a serious punch when it comes to performance.
Under the hood, the Yoga Portal features a desktop-class Intel Core i7-14700 processor, boasting 20 cores and 28 threads. This powerhouse CPU should pack enough performance for demanding tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and high-end gaming. The 5.4 GHz single-core boost clock promises smooth performance even under heavy workloads.
Complementing the processor is a powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card, a significant upgrade compared to the ThinkCentre Neo Ultra’s integrated graphics. This discrete GPU delivers exceptional graphics capabilities, allowing you to tackle demanding creative tasks and enjoy smooth gameplay at high resolutions.
Designed for Expansion and Upgradability
The Yoga Portal comes standard with 32GB of DDR5 memory, offering excellent multitasking capabilities and seamless application switching. Additionally, the memory is user-upgradeable, allowing you to further enhance performance as your needs evolve.
Storage is handled by a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, providing ample space for your files and applications. Similar to the memory, the SSD is also user-upgradeable, allowing you to expand storage capacity for larger projects and extensive media libraries. The Yoga Portal even offers a dedicated M.2 slot for adding an independent NPU card, potentially boosting AI performance for specific applications.
Comprehensive Connectivity
Despite its small size, the Yoga Portal comes with a comprehensive selection of ports to connect all your peripherals. The front panel features a 3.5mm headphone jack, two USB-A 3.2 Gen2 ports, and a USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port for versatile connectivity.
The rear panel provides even more options, including two additional USB-A ports (one USB 10Gbps and one USB 3.2 Gen 1), an HDMI 1.4 TMDS port, an HDMI 2.1a FRL port, and four DisplayPort 1.4a ports. This extensive array of ports ensures compatibility with various displays, external storage solutions, and other peripherals. Additionally, the Yoga Portal comes equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port for reliable wired network connectivity.
Pricing & Availability
The Lenovo Yoga Portal is currently available for pre-order in China, with a starting price of ¥17,999 (approximately USD $2,480). For Malaysian consumers, the converted price translates to roughly RM11,140, though official Malaysian pricing and availability haven’t been confirmed yet.