Lenovo has officially completed the global rollout of its ultra-compact Yoga Mini i Gen 11 mini-PC, bringing Intel Panther Lake processing power to North American buyers. Packing a 16-core Core Ultra X7 358H processor, integrated Arc B390 graphics, 32 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD into a tiny 0.65-liter chassis, the flagship mini-PC is now available directly from Lenovo for $2,086 in the US and CAD 2,899 in Canada.
The official store launch marks the final chapter in a drawn-out global release schedule. After being showcased early in the year at CES, the Yoga Mini i Gen 11 first hit shelves in China before landing across the UK and Europe with starting prices ranging from $1,155 (€1,050) to $1,418 (€1,289), alongside a $1,215 (£900) UK price point. However, its official North American direct pricing represents a sharp climb from original expectations.
Heavyweight Hardware in a 0.65-Liter Chassis
Measuring a mere 130 x 130 x 48.6 mm, the Yoga Mini i Gen 11 occupies a footprint barely larger than a stack of coaster tiles. Despite its diminutive frame, Lenovo engineered the 0.65-liter chassis to handle demanding everyday computing tasks without thermal compromises. At the heart of the top-tier configuration listed on Lenovo's direct storefront is Intel's Panther Lake architecture, represented by the Core Ultra X7 358H processor.
Featuring 16 physical CPU cores paired with integrated Intel Arc B390 graphics, the chip delivers notable multi-threaded performance and hardware-accelerated media encoding. The inclusion of Arc B390 graphics gives the mini-PC enough GPU muscle to tackle creative workflows, photo batch processing, and light 1080p gaming without requiring a bulky dedicated graphics card. Complementing the Panther Lake processor is 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 2280 SSD, ensuring rapid application load times and smooth multitasking across dense desktop environments.
Sticker Shock and Market Alternatives
While the engineering feat of cramming 16 cores and modern Arc graphics into a 0.65-liter shell is clear, the current retail pricing strategy has caused significant discussion among hardware enthusiasts. When Lenovo first showcased the Yoga Mini i Gen 11 at CES, initial guidance hinted at an accessible starting MSRP around $699. Instead, North American buyers visiting Lenovo's direct store face a steep $2,086 asking price for the Core Ultra X7 version.
This positioning puts the Yoga Mini i Gen 11 in a challenging competitive bracket. By comparison, Apple's base M6 Mac mini retails around $879, making Lenovo's offering more than double the price of mainstream compact alternatives. Furthermore, pricing inconsistencies exist within North America itself. Third-party retail listings at Best Buy previously offered the exact same Core Ultra X7 358H configuration for $217 less than Lenovo's direct storefront price, while also stocking a lower-tier Core Ultra 5 325 variant that has yet to appear on Lenovo's official site.
For power users committed to Windows in a minimalist desk setup, the Yoga Mini i Gen 11 delivers impressive computing density. However, given the price differential between direct and retail channels, buyers may want to compare retailer listings or wait for lower-tier configurations to arrive before purchasing.
