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Updated January 10, 2024·
If value for money and battery life are your top priorities, and you primarily handle general computing tasks, then the XPG Xenia 14 is a solid choice as it tends to be less expensive and offers excellent battery longevity. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro is generally more expensive but provides substantially better performance for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. The Legion also features a more recent processor and advanced graphics, but it's heavier and less portable than the Xenia, with a shorter battery life – factors you should consider if you often carry your laptop around or rely on it away from power outlets. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.1
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU combined with a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, both of which are critical for fluid and immersive gameplay. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 is equipped with the considerably less powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it suitable for less demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4
6.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro has a high-performance CPU and GPU suitable for engineering and design tasks, along with a quality screen that boasts a high refresh rate and good color coverage, which makes it very good for these uses, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 offers portability thanks to its lighter weight and longer battery life, with a capable CPU and good screen quality for engineering and design, but it lacks the advanced GPU of the Lenovo, making it less suited for the most intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
8.1
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i boasts a vibrant display with high resolution, making it excellent for precise engineering tasks and general use due to its sharp image quality and color accuracy; however, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals. The XPG Xenia 14 offers a balance of good resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and professional design work, where color representation matters, but it too falls short in gaming where fluid motion provided by high refresh rates is key. Both laptops' screens prioritize clarity and color over the quick motion crucial for a premium gaming experience.
Battery
3.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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
Fair
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a price of $1,000 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, with a superior CPU and dedicated GPU, is suitable for demanding general-use scenarios and offers a high-quality screen with a high refresh rate, though it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, compromising its portability. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, while less powerful in terms of CPU and integrated graphics, provides a balance with its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it highly portable and efficient for everyday tasks with adequate screen quality. Both laptops are complemented by sufficient RAM and storage for general use, with good-to-very-good scores in keyboard quality, but vary in their approach to portability versus power.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
9.6/10
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 Legion Pro 5i 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
7.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
7.4
7.2
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.31" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 4 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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Allen Ngo | July 2021
"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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