The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and XPG Xenia 14 are similarly priced with comparable performance, suitable for general use. The IdeaPad has a higher resolution touch screen, making it better for tasks that benefit from a crisper display, but it weighs more than the Xenia, which might be more convenient for carrying around. The Xenia has a longer battery life for extended use without charging and is lighter, enhancing its portability. However, the IdeaPad offers a slightly better overall build and general use experience. If portability and battery are priorities, choose the Xenia; for a better screen and sturdy build, go with the IdeaPad. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.7/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with its higher resolution and brighter display, offers clearer and more vivid images that enhance both everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design, but it lags in gaming due to its standard refresh rate. The XPG Xenia 14 has a display well-suited for general tasks and can handle design work decently due to satisfactory color accuracy, but like the Lenovo, it falls short for gaming without a high refresh rate. Both laptops lack the optimal screen features for gaming, namely rapid refresh rates that allow smoother and more responsive gameplay.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is a good choice for general use because it features a high-resolution screen along with a touch feature, a solid CPU and RAM setup, offering a balance between performance and portability with a decent battery life and satisfactory keyboard and speaker quality.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the XPG Xenia 14 both have capable GPUs that can handle moderate gaming and 3D applications, but they lack the high refresh rates preferred for competitive gaming scenarios. Although both laptops offer decent CPUs and screen quality, they don't match the performance levels of dedicated gaming laptops with superior graphics and faster displays.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
6.8/10
5.0/10
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 IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro to be good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro features a high-resolution touchscreen with a fast refresh rate, better for intricate design work, yet is slightly heavier, impacting portability. The XPG Xenia 14, while lighter and offering longer battery life, has a lower resolution and lacks a touchscreen, which might be less ideal for detailed engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
Cost
$799
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
"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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