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Lenovo Yoga AiO 27: One-minute review
The Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 might make me a convert to the all-in-one PC, thanks to its sleek and ergonomic build, vibrant screen, and solid performance. The fact that it can be used as an external monitor is not only the cherry on top, but a point in favor of it being considered among the best all-in-one computers out there.
That said, even outside of its form factor, there are a few issues, such as the ‘just okay’ sound quality and a confusing array of configurations.
I will admit that if you go on the Lenovo website or Best Buy in the US (where my review unit can be purchased), you won’t be quite as confused as me. But UK and Australia shoppers will have some very different configurations available to you.
Whatever configuration you go with though, they’re all more than enough to satisfy your general computing and productivity needs, so if you’re in the market for an all-in-one PC, the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 is a very easy recommendation.
Lenovo Yoga AiO 27: Price & availability
- How much does it cost? Starting at $979.99 / £1,020.00 / AU$1,149.00
- When is it available? Available now
- Where can you get it? Available in the US, UK, and Australia
Thanks in part to the continuing relevance of the Apple iMac and its current iteration, the Apple iMac 24-inch M4, every brand has some kind of sleek, attractive all-in-One computer on offer. And like the iMac, the hardware seems eerily similar to what you would get from a powerful Ultrabook or Macbook.
As such, AiO models like the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 are generally reasonably priced. The Yoga AiO 27 starts at $979.99 / £1,020.00 / AU$1,149.00, while the iMac M4 has a more expensive starting price of $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$1,999, plus it has a smaller 24-inch screen. On top of that, Apple’s upgrades, whether for RAM or hard drive space, come at a premium.
Another good benchmark as far as price goes is the HP OmniStudio X 31.5. Its lowest configuration is actually cheaper at $830.99 (about £620 / AU$1,270) for an Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD, as well as a 1080p 27-inch screen.
It’s worth noting that there are some serious variations between what’s available in the US, UK, and Australia. The UK and Australia both have customizations (more on that below) unlike the US with Australia actually offering discrete graphics.
So, Australians, at least, can probably game with this AiO, though everyone else will need to temper their expectations.
Lenovo Yoga AiO 27: Specs
- Soldered RAM
- Configurations can vary widely by region
The offerings from Lenovo on the Yoga AiO 27 (specifically the 27IAH10 model) is pretty straightforward, however, there’s a lot of variance between territories.
In the US, you have two models available directly through Lenovo. The base configuration comes with a Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD.
The more expensive model is the same, but with a more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 255H CPU and 1GB SSD. Best Buy offers a different model that’s similar to the more robust one, but without the touchscreen, which is what was reviewed here.
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Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 base configuration |
Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 review configuration |
Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 max configuration |
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Price: |
$979.99 / £1,020.00 / AU$1,149.00 |
$1,319.99 (about £990 / AU$2020) |
AU$4,559.00 (about $2990 / £2230) |
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CPU: |
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
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Graphics: |
Integrated Intel Arc Graphics |
Integrated Intel Arc 140T GPU |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6 |
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RAM: |
16 GB LPDDR5X-7467MT/s (Soldered) |
16 GB LPDDR5X-7467MT/s (Soldered) |
32 GB LPDDR5X-7467MT/s (Soldered) |
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Storage: |
512 GB SSD M.2 |
1 TB SSD M.2 |
1 TB SSD M.2 |
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Display: |
27″ QHD (2560 x 1440), IPS, Anti-Glare, Touch, 99%sRGB, 400 nits, 120Hz, 4 Side Narrow Bezel |
27″ QHD (2560 x 1440), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 99%sRGB, 400 nits, 120Hz, 4 Side Narrow Bezel |
27″ QHD (2560 x 1440), IPS, Anti-Glare, Touch, 99%sRGB, 400 nits, 120Hz, 4 Side Narrow Bezel |
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Ports: |
Ethernet (RJ45), USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI-in, HDMI-out / Side: USB-C (USB 10Gbps), USB-A (USB 10Gbps), Headphone / mic combo |
Ethernet (RJ45), USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI-in, HDMI-out / Side: USB-C (USB 10Gbps), USB-A (USB 10Gbps), Headphone / mic combo |
Ethernet (RJ45), USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI-in, HDMI-out / Side: USB-C (USB 10Gbps), USB-A (USB 10Gbps), Headphone / mic combo |
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Wireless: |
Wi-Fi 7 2×2 BE 160MHz & Bluetooth® 5.4 |
Wi-Fi 7 2×2 BE 160MHz & Bluetooth® 5.4 |
Wi-Fi 7 2×2 BE 160MHz & Bluetooth® 5.4 |
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Camera: |
5MP IR/RGB with Dual Array Microphone |
5MP IR/RGB with Dual Array Microphone |
5MP IR/RGB with Dual Array Microphone |
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Weight: |
Starting at 18.51 lbs | 8.4 kg |
Starting at 18.51 lbs | 8.4 kg |
Starting at 18.51 lbs | 8.4 kg |
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Dimensions (H x W x D): |
22.26 x 24.13 x 9.25 ins | 565.5 x 613 x 235 mm |
565.5mm x 613mm x 235mm / 22.26″ x 24.13″ x 9.25″ |
565.5mm x 613mm x 235mm / 22.26″ x 24.13″ x 9.25″ |
In the UK, you can choose CPUs including an even more powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, between 512GB and a 1TB SSD, and you can choose between touch and non-touch screens. You are locked into 32GB of RAM.
Australia only allows you to choose the size of the hard drive, but is more powerful since it has that Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB of RAM, and actual discrete graphics in the form of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU.
Regardless of what you choose (or have available to you), the RAM is soldered in, unfortunately.
As mentioned earlier, you are able to choose between a touch and non-touch screen, though the resolution (1440p), refresh rate (120Hz), and basically everything else about it is the same.
You can also choose whether you get an IR-enabled webcam or not for a nominal upgrade. Otherwise, everything on the exterior including the color called Luna Grey is the same regardless of model.
Lenovo Yoga AiO 27: design
- Sleek, attractive look with good ergonomics
- Good ergonomics
- Great looking screen that can be used with other computers
I remember when I first started seeing Windows all-in-one computers start to pop (long before I was a writer) and they were not pretty. The word I would probably use is egalitarian. So it was a bit of a surprise when I got the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 in all its Ultrabook glory.
Yes, in my opinion, this AiO is basically what you get when you take a Lenovo Yoga laptop and turn it into an all-in-one. It’s sleek, comes in a very attractive colorway called Luna Grey, and has a gorgeous screen (more on that later).
In fact, it’s so nice looking, I had to double check that it didn’t have an aluminum case. Instead, it’s made of 30% ocean-bound plastic – pretty cool for those worried about the environment. The box it comes in is also fairly sustainable as it’s all paper or cardboard.
Back to the computer, it has some good ergonomics. First, it has a round base that can pivot in either direction 90 degrees, while the screen itself can pivot and additional 45 degrees to each side. Its tilt is up 10 degrees and down 5, which I do wish was a little more. And it has a lift of 70mm. It’s pretty easy to adjust the screen to your liking.
Speaking of the 27-inch screen, its resolution is decent at 1440p, much higher than I’m used to seeing on AiOs. But what’s more impressive are its other aspects. It has a solid refresh rate of 120Hz, supports HDR (though Lenovo doesn’t specify to what degree), and has quite wide color coverage and accuracy.
In our benchmarks, it had a sRGB rating of 116.5% and DCI-P3 of 82.6%, meaning it’s great for colors but not as good for contrast. It does have an accuracy of Delta>0.21.
Other design details include two three watt tweeters and two five watt tweeters to support Dolby Atmos, dual microphones, and a five megapixel camera.
Some models have IR capabilities like the one reviewed and some do not, a feature useful for Windows Hello that unlocks the computer when you log in instead of having to type in a password or use a fingerprint reader.
If that’s worrisome, don’t worry. Among the buttons on the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 is an e-privacy shutter.
There’s also a power button, an OSD button for controlling screen settings, and a switch button as you can actually use the screen as a standalone screen for another computer or use just the computer part with an external screen.
That means that there are two HDMI ports, one out and one in. The port selection in general is pretty robust and also includes three USB-A and two USB-C ports along with an ethernet and aux jack. Some of them are on the back of the stand while some of them are on the side.
Lastly, the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 comes with its own matching keyboard and mouse. They’re both wireless and work fine, but if you’re particular about your accessories, you might want to upgrade to one of the best keyboards and best mice, especially the mouse as it doesn’t have any side buttons.
That said, I didn’t have any issues with them during general use or even spending a bit of time working on them.
Lenovo Yoga AiO 27: Performance
- Good performance for most work
- Using it as a monitor for another PC is seamless
- Sound quality is OK
Here’s how the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 performed in our suite of benchmark tests:
GeekBench 6.4 (single-core) 2889; (multi-core): 15,500
3DMark Fire Strike: 8,072; Time Spy: 4,396; Night Raid: 34,260
CrossMark Overall: 1,865; Productivity: 1,756; Responsiveness: 1,430; Creativity: 2,164
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Gathering Storm (1080p, High): 56 fps; (1440p, High) 47 fps
I threw around the Ultrabook label earlier for the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27, and I mean it. The PC comes with the same CPU, integrated graphics, and RAM configurations that you would find on one of the best laptops that wasn’t specifically for gaming.
In terms of day-to-day use, that means you can easily have a bunch of tabs open and do just about any productivity work you could think of. It can handle some creative work, such as photo editing, but is a bit underpowered for editing video or 3D design. That is unless you like long rendering times.
It can do light gaming, but won’t be able to handle the latest AAA titles unless you can get your hands on a model with a discrete Nvidia GPU, which is currently limited to Australia.
Really, I find this best for having a large, pretty screen to do regular productivity work and maybe some streaming.
I’m more impressed by the fact I can use the screen as a monitor for another computer. That 1440p resolution can be limiting if you have a souped up gaming laptop, but it does allow some device consolidation if you like to have one computer for productivity and one for gaming. Regardless, using it as an external monitor is pretty seamless.
While it’s nice that the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 can support Dolby Atmos, the sound quality is decent but not great. It’s a bit mid-heavy and doesn’t quite have the clarity that having the best computer speakers would.
Should you buy the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27?
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Attributes |
Notes |
Rating |
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Value |
Though the various configurations in different territories is a bit confusing, what you get for the price is pretty good. |
4.5 / 5 |
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Specs |
The specs on the Yoga AiO 27 are more akin to an ultrabook than a dedicated desktop PC, but its components are more than enough for general computing, streaming, and even light gaming in some cases. |
3.5 / 5 |
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Design |
It’s sleek and attractive. More importantly, it has a great screen and very flexible ergonomics. |
4.5 / 5 |
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Performance |
The performance is more than enough for most people. The only real let down is the sound quality, which is still fine. |
4.5 / 5 |
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Total score |
As a package, the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 punches above its weight considering the price, flexibility, and vibrant screen. |
4.25 / 5 |
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How I tested the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27
- Tested for a couple weeks
- Used it for productivity, streaming, gaming
- Tried out its various features
I used the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 for a couple weeks, mainly for productivity, and I also used it for some streaming and tried to do some light gaming as well, not to mention tested its various features.
I’ve spent the last few years reviewing tech gear for gaming and otherwise, where I’ve gotten a feel for what to look for and how to put a piece of kit through its paces to see whether it’s worth the recommendation.
- First reviewed November 2025
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