This Laptop has a CRAZY Battery Life

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Summary based on the YouTube transcript and episode description.

Dave2D reviews the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (11th gen) with Snapdragon X2 Elite, claiming nearly 25 hours real-world battery life.

  • Real-world battery test on pre-production unit hit ~25 hours video playback; Lenovo targets 31 hours.
  • Snapdragon X2 Elite delivers consistent performance plugged in or on battery — a known weakness of most Windows laptops.
  • Physically large battery lets the Slim 7x outlast MacBook Air despite similar thin-and-light form factor.
  • Windows on ARM app compatibility is now essentially a non-issue; native apps include full Adobe suite, Blender, Resolve, Unreal Engine, and major browsers.
  • Gaming still requires Prism emulation; BattleEye and Easy AntiCheat now supported, but no Vanguard — Valorant and League remain blocked.
  • Screen upgraded to 14-inch 2.8K 120Hz OLED at 1100 nits HDR, down from 14.5-inch IPS; key travel increased to 1.5mm ThinkPad-style.
  • Entry price targets $900, but Dave2D flags RAM tariff uncertainty may push retail pricing higher.

2026-03-31 · Watch on YouTube