For a 32-inch all-in-one, the Yoga AIO 32i has a surprisingly modest footprint. It’s light without feeling flimsy, and while a touch-screen or matte, anti-glare panel option would’ve been welcome, the 4K display dazzles. The large, bright, and colorful screen makes the whole system a joy to work on or play with. The 20-degree tilt helps a bit with ergonomics, but it has no height adjustment. However, the 15-watt wireless charger built right into the base helps the setup feel purpose-built for modern workflows.
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This round base is about the size of a dinner plate. Distinctive venting and ports are tucked underneath to keep your desk setup clean and clutter-free. The sleek, minimalist design gives off serious “PC of the future” energy—equal parts sleek and practical.
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The desktop’s wired and wireless connectivity are potent and broad, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, one Thunderbolt 4 port, one 10Gbps USB-C connection, two USB-A 2.0 ports, and an HDMI 2.1 output supporting another 4K/60Hz display. However, it blows my mind that Lenovo didn’t include any front-facing ports. Plugging in a thumb drive or wired headphones means reaching around back and blindly fumbling until something clicks. It’s a pain point in an otherwise polished setup.
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Two more items that don’t match the premium feel are Lenovo’s included wireless keyboard and mouse. These come off as a little too budget-y for the more-than-$2,000 price of our test unit. They’re not poor peripherals per se, but they’re simply boring and plain, like Lenovo forgot to dress the rest of the outfit.
At least the 5-megapixel webcam has a proper hardware privacy switch on the side of the base—not buried in the back where you’d never find it. The camera does a good job, as do the built-in Harman Kardon speakers, which pump out respectable audio for media playback or conference calls.
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One thing to note is the lack of component upgradability. An AIO’s CPU is never upgradable, mounted on the mainboard like in any laptop. Here, though, you don’t get the ability to upgrade the RAM or storage; the 32GB of memory and 1TB M.2 SSD that come in our test configuration are what you live with for the life of the machine, unless you’re willing to crack the case and change out, as opposed to augment, the M.2 boot drive. Realistically, any storage expansion will be via an external drive for most folks.
