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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo LOQ 16 with a dedicated Nvidia graphics card will suit you better than the XPG Xenia 14, which has integrated Intel graphics. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 is lighter and more portable, making it a better choice if you frequently travel and need a compact laptop for general use. In terms of battery life, consider your daily usage to decide whether a longer battery is a necessity, as these two may differ. Lastly, consider whether you're comfortable with Windows 10 on the XPG Xenia 14 versus Windows 11 on the Lenovo LOQ 16, as the operating system can affect your user experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.1
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is superior for gaming and 3D tasks, primarily due to its Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which ensure smoother visuals and better performance in graphic-intensive scenarios. Conversely, the XPG Xenia 14, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, offers less graphical power and lower frame rates, making it suitable for less demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.9
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 excels in engineering and design tasks due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, providing high performance necessary for demanding applications, whereas the XPG Xenia 14, with its Intel i5 CPU and integrated Iris Xe GPU, offers adequate performance for less intensive engineering and design work. While both have quality IPS displays and similar RAM, the Lenovo has a higher refresh rate and dedicated GPU, which benefits graphic-intensive tasks; however, the XPG offers better portability and longer battery life, making it a more mobile-friendly option.
Screen Quality
7.2
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Lenovo LOQ 16 and XPG Xenia 14 have displays that deliver sharp images and vibrant colors due to their high resolution and quality panels, ensuring that web browsing, document editing, and video streaming are visually pleasing experiences. When it comes to engineering and design, the importance of accurately representing colors shifts to the forefront, and both laptops meet this need with screens that cover a wide range of color gamuts, making them suitable for tasks that require precision in color-work. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion and less motion blur, the lower refresh rates of these laptops' screens may not deliver the fluid visuals that more gaming-centered laptops with higher refresh rates would offer.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 has a price of $1,000 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is equipped with a strong CPU and dedicated GPU, making it suitable for more demanding tasks, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which offers great portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use, though with less powerful integrated graphics suitable for lighter tasks. Both laptops have similar RAM and storage capacity, high-quality screens, and are well-suited for general use; the choice between the two largely depends on the balance of performance needs versus mobility.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo LOQ 16 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.92" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | 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 | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 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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Christian Hintze | September 2023
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
XPG Xenia 14
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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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