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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has stronger performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, but it's less portable and has a lower battery life compared to the XPG Xenia 14. If gaming or intensive tasks are your primary concern, the Lenovo is a better fit, despite being heavier and pricier. However, for everyday use and if you prioritize a lighter device and longer battery life, the XPG Xenia 14, with integrated Intel graphics, would be more suitable and cost-effective. Both have similar storage and RAM capabilities, but the XPG Xenia 14 also offers a higher resolution and a different screen aspect ratio. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.1
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which are very important for smooth and detailed gameplay. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, despite having a decent CPU and screen quality, comes with a lower-tier Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for intense gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.8
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, delivers strong performance and superior screen quality for engineering and design tasks, although it's less portable and has a louder operating noise compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which offers good CPU and integrated GPU performance for lighter tasks, excellent portability, and a high-quality keyboard, but falls behind in GPU power for more demanding graphics-intensive applications. Both laptops come with sufficient RAM and high-quality IPS displays, ensuring smooth multitasking and clear visuals, though the Lenovo's larger screen and higher refresh rate may appeal to those prioritizing visual work while the Xenia's better battery life and lighter build lend to users favoring mobility.
Screen Quality
7.7
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 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 Slim 7 and XPG Xenia 14 both boast panels with high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general use and ensuring that details are crisp and content is easy to view. Their broad color coverage is beneficial for engineering and design tasks, ensuring that colors are accurately reproduced when working on projects that demand color precision. However, their screens have lower refresh rates that are less optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion and quick screen updates are critical to the user experience.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has a price of $1,200 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers a larger screen and higher refresh rate, making it suitable for both general use and gaming, but with a heavier build affecting portability compared to the lighter and more compact XPG Xenia 14, which also boasts longer battery life and a higher resolution screen that's better for productivity tasks.
Content Creation
7.7
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 Slim 7 15.6" and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.69'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 71 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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