For a significantly lower price, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" offers basic functionality suitable for everyday tasks like browsing the web and office work; however, its performance is limited due to a basic processor and lower memory, and it has a lower quality TN display with a basic resolution. If you need more power for intensive engineering tasks, 3D work, or gaming, the XPG Xenia 14 provides a much stronger processor, higher memory, and a higher resolution IPS display, which means crisper visuals and better viewing angles, but at a notably higher cost. The XPG Xenia is also lighter and slimmer, making it more portable, but consider that portability against the higher price tag. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.1/10
7.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
239.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a basic CPU and low RAM, with a lower-quality TN screen, affecting performance and visual experience, making it less suitable for general use. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 boasts a superior CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality IPS display, providing better performance and screen clarity, thus making it more capable for a variety of tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
6.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is outfitted with a basic Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, which may struggle with engineering and design software due to its lower performance in CPU, GPU, and screen quality, with a lower resolution and color coverage. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 comes with a more powerful Intel i5 processor and Iris Xe Graphics, boasting a higher-resolution IPS display, better suited for engineering and design tasks with its superior processing capabilities and more accurate color representation.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
6.4/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
5.3/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
239.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a good screen on the XPG Xenia 14 means it likely has better resolution, higher brightness, and superior panel technology, offering sharper images and more comfortable viewing than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1, which has a poorer screen. The Xenia's quality screen benefits engineering and design users as well, as it probably offers wider color gamuts ensuring more accurate color representation, a feature less impressive on the Lenovo. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Lenovo's poor screen and the Xenia's only good screen indicate that neither may offer the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion, although the Xenia’s better resolution and panel might still provide a more detailed image.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very 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 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$153
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a price of $153 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" or the XPG Xenia 14
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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