I went hands-on with Lenovo’s RTX Spark-powered Yoga 9n 2-in-1 laptop — and it’s a creative powerhouse

The Lenovo Yoga 9n 2-in-1, unveiled at IFA 2026, is positioned as a convertible laptop tailored for creative professionals. The device, which is set to be released without pricing details yet, boasts a 16-inch OLED display with a 2.8K resolution, delivering sharp and vivid visuals. This screen supports a 30-120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth operation for tasks ranging from writing and drawing to gaming.

Featuring an Nvidia RTX Spark chip, the Yoga 9n harnesses the power of an Nvidia Grace CPU with up to 20 cores and an Nvidia Blackwell GPU boasting up to 6144 cores. This unified processor promises efficient performance and potentially all-day battery life thanks to its 64GB of unified memory. This advanced hardware is geared towards handling demanding creative workloads and AI tasks locally, positioning the laptop as a powerful tool for artists and professionals alike.

Design-wise, the Yoga 9n is a 14.17 by 9.57 by 0.69-inch machine weighing 4.28 pounds, offering a convertible design with a 360-degree hinge. The hinge allows the device to transition seamlessly between various modes such as laptop, tablet, tent, stand, and canvas, with the latter mode being particularly conducive to writing and drawing.

The display accommodates this versatility, and the aluminum frame suggests durability. The keyboard, complete with a number pad, features responsive membrane keys, while the Force Pad, a large touchpad, supports drawing directly with the Yoga Pen Gen 2. Connectivity options include HDMI 2.1, USB-A, USB-C, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an SD card slot, with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity rounding out the features.

While specific performance benchmarks await formal testing, the RTX Spark chip's design, combining a CPU, GPU, and RAM on a single chip, hints at enhanced efficiency and speed for creative applications. Lenovo's emphasis on AI-driven tools and local processing capabilities suggests this could be a compelling option for those seeking a high-performance, creative-focused device.