The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a larger display which is helpful for multitasking and using multiple windows side by side, and it comes with a number keypad and touchscreen. However, due to its size and weight, it's less portable than the XPG Xenia 14, which is lighter and therefore easier to carry around. The XPG Xenia 14 has a better build quality and screen with a higher pixel density, making it preferable for applications where color accuracy and sharp details are important; its keyboard quality is also superior. Both laptops are similarly priced and neither is designed for intensive gaming; they're more suitable for general use and moderate work tasks. If battery life is a priority, both offer about the same amount of typical usage. Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for a bigger screen and number pad, and the XPG Xenia 14 for better portability and a higher quality display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a screen fine for everyday tasks with adequate resolution and brightness, but it isn't ideal for color-sensitive work due to limited color gamuts, making it less suitable for engineering and design. The XPG Xenia 14 offers a higher quality display, ensuring both general users and professionals in engineering and design enjoy sharper visuals and more accurate colors. However, both laptops fall short for 3D applications, as neither has a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth rendering and an immersive gaming experience.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$741
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a price of $741 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is fair for gaming and 3D due to its integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU, suitable for light gaming but not for high-end games, and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which doesn't lend itself to fast-paced gaming that benefits from higher rates.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
6.8/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Vega 8 GPU offers moderate performance for engineering tasks, but its 12GB RAM and screen quality are not as advanced as the XPG Xenia 14, which boasts an Intel i5 CPU and Iris Xe GPU, alongside higher RAM and better color coverage, making it more suitable for design work. However, the IdeaPad has a larger screen and is equipped with a number pad, possibly a bonus for some engineering applications, while the Xenia 14's lighter weight and smaller form factor enhance portability and it’s reported to have a higher-quality keyboard.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
7.3/10
7.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
"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
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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