Choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and the XPG Xenia 14 involves considering price, performance, and features. The IdeaPad 3 is less expensive and suitable for budget-conscious buyers, but it has less storage, RAM, and a lower battery capacity compared to the Xenia 14. If everyday tasks are your priority and price is a major concern, the IdeaPad 3 may serve you well. On the other hand, the Xenia 14, while more expensive, provides better performance with more storage, RAM, and a better battery, making it suitable for more demanding applications and multitasking. The Xenia 14 is also lighter, potentially making it a better choice for portability. Both have similar screen sizes and types, but the IdeaPad 3 has a lower screen resolution, which might be less ideal for tasks requiring clarity, such as detailed design work or video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Good for general use
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
6.8/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for engineering and design, though the XPG Xenia 14 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is considered fair for engineering and design due to its modest CPU and GPU, which are less suited for high-demand tasks, and its lower RAM, which might slow down demanding applications like 3D modeling; however, it remains portable due to its size and weight. The XPG Xenia 14 is rated better for these uses because it offers a stronger CPU and GPU, and comes with more RAM to handle intensive tasks more smoothly, though this comes with a slightly higher weight, which could affect portability slightly.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" likely has a lower resolution and less brightness making it adequate for basic tasks but not ideal for vivid images needed in engineering or the fast-paced visuals in gaming. The XPG Xenia 14 provides a clearer and brighter display which benefits detailed engineering work and everyday use, but it still lacks a high refresh rate for smooth rendering in fast-action 3D games. Both laptops may not cover the wider color gamuts required for professional design work, with the IdeaPad 3 further limited by its general-purpose screen, while the Xenia's better screen still falls short for gaming needs.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$390
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a price of $390 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to be good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" provides a fair experience for general use, largely due to lower screen color coverage and contrast ratio combined with lesser portability compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which delivers better performance thanks to its higher RAM and a more powerful CPU, superior screen resolution and quality, lighter weight, and extended battery life, contributing to a good general use experience.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
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 3 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" with an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU and a standard refresh rate is considered fair for gaming and 3D tasks, much like the XPG Xenia 14 which comes equipped with Intel i5-1135G7 Iris Xe graphics and also a standard refresh rate. While both have integrated GPUs that are adequate for lighter gaming and 3D work, their screens don't exceed the standard refresh rate, limiting their ability to display very smooth motion which can be important in fast-paced games.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.4/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
7.1/10
7.2/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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 3 14" 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 3 14" and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
"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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