Does the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 9 (13IMU9, 2024) work with Linux?

Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. Two identical built-in touchscreens are not modelled correctly by libwacom yet, so pen and rotation on the second panel are unreliable.

What does the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 9 (13IMU9, 2024) cost?

RRP is about 1980 USD; street price is often lower.

Is the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 9 (13IMU9, 2024) good for creative work?

For creative work we score it 4/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.

How heavy is the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 9 (13IMU9, 2024)?

1.34 kg (2.95 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.

What's the battery life like?

A 80 Wh pack, around 6 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?

RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.

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Lenovo · 2024

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 9

Name: Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 9
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: Yoga Book 9i Gen 9 (13IMU9, 2024)
Price: 1980 USD
Availability: InStock

13IMU9, 2024

Two 13.3-inch 2.8K OLED panels in one chassis with a detachable keyboard and stand, very distinctive on Windows, but Linux misses the gestures and pen handling that make the second screen actually usable.

from $1,980 RRP

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Best for creative work office and web work study
Linux: gaps

Compiled & edited by Dennis de Kruijf · updated 2026-05-20 · how we rate

Scorecard

6.0 / 10

Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.

Strongest on display, weakest on value.

Battery 5/10
Display 9/10
Build 7/10
Keyboard 5/10
Speed 6/10
Value 4/10

Worth knowing

Stands out

Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
Light at 1.34 kg

Watch for

Linux needs significant work on this hardware
RAM is soldered, no upgrade later

Compare with other laptops

Linux: significant gaps, expand for details

Linux readiness5.8

Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score

Specs

Specifications for Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 9
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
GPU	Intel Graphics (integrated)
RAM	16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable)
Storage	1 TB
Screen	13.3" 2880x1800 @ 60Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight
Weight	1.34 kglight for daily carry
Battery	80 Wh, around 6 h real-world

Common questions

Does the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 9 (13IMU9, 2024) work with Linux?: Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. Two identical built-in touchscreens are not modelled correctly by libwacom yet, so pen and rotation on the second panel are unreliable.
What does the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 9 (13IMU9, 2024) cost?: RRP is about 1980 USD; street price is often lower.
Is the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 9 (13IMU9, 2024) good for creative work?: For creative work we score it 4/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
How heavy is the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 9 (13IMU9, 2024)?: 1.34 kg (2.95 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
What's the battery life like?: A 80 Wh pack, around 6 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?: RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.