yoga c930 vs yoga 920. Here's whats new

The heir to one of our favorite ultra books has arrived. Lenovo's new Yoga C930 introduces a new design to the Yoga series, and debuts some compelling features not found on competing laptops.

We're hoping the Yoga C930 continues on the path set by its predecessor: the Yoga 920. The Yoga 920 impressed us with long battery life, a gorgeous aluminum design and a bright, colorful display. Here's how the new Yoga C930 compares with the Yoga 920.  

Design

The Lenovo Yoga C930 isn't a huge departure from its predecessor, though that's not necessarily a bad thing. The C930 retains the captivating bezel-less display and 2-in-1 flexibility offered by the Yoga 920. A closer look reveals the new Yoga even has virtually the same dimensions (12.7 x 8.9 x 0.6 inches) and weight (3 pounds) as last year's model.

You can distinguish between these laptops by their color options. The Yoga C930 will be offered in Mica (light gold) and Iron Gray, while the Yoga 920 comes in Bronze and Platinum Silver.

Then there's the Yoga C930's standout feature: the rotating sound bar hinge. The hinge doubles as a 360-degree sound bar that pumps out unobstructed audio no matter what orientation the laptop is in. The new hinge certainly adds function, but you could argue that it's not as eye-catching as the Yoga 920's chic watchband hinge.

Specs

	Lenovo Yoga 920	Lenovo Yoga C930
Price (4GB)	$1,349	$1,399
Weight, Dimensions	3 pounds, 12.7 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches	3 pounds,12.7 x 8.9 x 0.6 inches
Colors	Platinum Silver, Bronze	Mica, Iron Gray
Display	14-inch, 3840 x 2160, touch screen 14-inch, 1920 x 1080, touch screen	14-inch, 3840 x 2160, touch screen 14-inch, 1920 x 1080, touch screen
Ports	USB 3.0, 2 Thunderbolt 3, Headphone/mic jack	USB 3.1 Type-A, 2 Thunderbolt 3, Headphone/mic jack
CPU	8th Gen Intel Core i7	8th Gen Intel Core i5, i7
GPU	Intel HD 620	Intel HD 620
Storage	Up to 1TB SSD	Up to 2TB SSD
RAM	Up to 16GB	Up to 16GB

When it comes to specs, the Yoga C930 and Yoga 920 (pictured below)  are practically identical. Starting with their design, both laptops weigh 3 pounds and are 0.6 inches thick. The C930 is a fraction longer, but you wouldn't notice it in person. The color options are where these two laptops differ the most, at least on paper.

As expected, the optional 4K display on the Lenovo Yoga 920 makes a return on the C930. This time, however, the pixel-packed display features Dolby Vision HDR for what should be a more dynamic and brighter viewing experience. Other minor changes include a maximum SSD capacity of 2TB (up from 1TB), an optional i5 CPU and an upgraded USB 3.1 Type-A port.