Lenovo is entering the fast-growing mini PC market with the Yoga Mini i, a compact desktop designed to combine small-footprint computing with a bit of personality. The device embraces a circular design and features an integrated light bar, which Lenovo pitches as both functional and playful. According to the company, the Yoga Mini i will launch in June with an estimated starting price of $699.
Officially, Lenovo claims the Yoga Mini i occupies one liter of volume, though even Lenovo’s own representatives seem willing to debate that figure. A product manager at the show insisted the real number is closer to 0.85 liters. Either way, the Mini i is undeniably small, reflecting a broader trend as mini PCs surge in popularity thanks to their ability to deliver respectable performance without consuming much desk space. Until recently, this category has largely been driven by smaller Taiwanese and Chinese manufacturers, but Lenovo appears intent on establishing itself as a major player.
One of the Mini i’s most distinctive features is the LED light bar that wraps around its base. Controlled through a Windows application, the light can be customized in both color and behavior. Lenovo says it can be set to react to different scenarios, such as detecting user presence, signaling notifications like incoming email, or responding to other system events. It’s an unusual touch for a mini PC, but one that aligns with Lenovo’s Yoga branding.
The Yoga Mini i also highlights Lenovo’s close partnership with Intel. It uses Wi-Fi sensing technology introduced with Intel’s Core Ultra 200 “Lunar Lake” platform, allowing the system to detect motion in its vicinity and wake itself when someone approaches. While the technology can’t identify who is present, Lenovo pairs it with an integrated fingerprint sensor to handle user authentication. Powering the Mini i is the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, a “Panther Lake” variant expected to receive a more formal introduction during CES 2026.
Physically, the Yoga Mini i weighs just 1.32 pounds and measures 5.12 inches in diameter and just under 2 inches thick. Lenovo suggests it’s small enough to move between rooms or even toss into a backpack, though the number of connected cables may make that less convenient in practice. Connectivity includes a Thunderbolt 4 port, two 10Gbps USB-C ports (one supporting power input), HDMI 2.1, a 5Gbps USB-A port, and a 2.5Gbps Ethernet jack.
Lenovo says the Yoga Mini i can be configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR5x memory and up to a 2TB PCIe SSD. Minimum specifications haven’t been disclosed, but Lenovo claims it has secured enough memory and storage inventory to help keep prices stable despite ongoing component cost fluctuations. If the $699 starting price holds, the Yoga Mini i could become one of the more compelling premium-branded entries in the mini PC space.