The Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers a larger 16-inch touchscreen and generally costs less than the XPG Xenia 14, which may be more appealing if you prefer bigger screens for multitasking or media consumption. However, the XPG Xenia 14 is lighter, lending to better portability, and it has a longer battery life, which could be beneficial if you're frequently on the move. Both laptops are equipped with similar storage and RAM, making them capable for general use, but the Flex's processor is a bit more powerful, potentially offering a slight edge in performance for tasks like engineering and 3D work. Neither are optimal for intensive gaming or heavy machine learning tasks. If your priority is portability and battery life, the XPG Xenia 14 is appropriate, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is suitable for those valuing screen size and a small cost saving. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the XPG Xenia 14 likely have adequate resolution and panel type with sufficient brightness, which makes them suitable for daily tasks and clarity in resolution needed for general use. For engineering and design, both laptops must have decent color accuracy covering a wider range of the color spectrum, enabling precise visual work. However, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may not provide the smooth visuals critical for immersive gaming and fluid motion in 3D applications, where high refresh rates are essential.
Battery
11.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers a large, high-resolution touch screen and a powerful i7 processor, making it versatile for general use and entertainment, but at the expense of being heavier and having slightly shorter battery life. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, while more portable due to its lighter weight and solid performance with an i5 processor, has a smaller, non-touch screen, but offers a slightly longer battery life and very good portability, which is beneficial for users who need to work on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16's higher-end main processor provides better performance for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the XPG Xenia 14's processor, while both have similar integrated GPUs which are suitable for moderate gaming but may struggle with demanding titles. Both laptops have screens with standard refresh rates and good screen quality which is fine for casual gaming, however, serious gamers might prefer a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
6.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Flex 5 16 to be good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is equipped with an Intel i7 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, making it powerful enough for engineering tasks and offers a high-resolution, 16-inch touchscreen display with quality colors, which is beneficial for design work. In comparison, the XPG Xenia 14 also has integrated Iris Xe graphics but comes with a slightly lesser Intel i5 processor; however, it stands out for its exceptional portability due to its lighter weight and compact size, alongside a very good keyboard and lower operating noise which could be a deciding factor for those valuing mobility and a quieter working environment.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$779
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a price of $779 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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About Lenovo
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