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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 generally comes at a somewhat lower price and offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU. It's less portable than the XPG Xenia 14, with shorter battery life but has a larger 16-inch display which is better for productivity and entertainment. The XPG Xenia 14, while often slightly more expensive, is lighter and has a higher battery life, which makes it very portable. Its Intel i5 and integrated Iris Xe graphics are suitable for general use and less intensive tasks. Both laptops have the same storage and RAM, excellent screen color representation, and are equipped with backlit keyboards and fingerprint readers. If portability and battery life are your top priorities, the Xenia 14 is preferable, whereas if you need better performance for demanding applications and a larger screen, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.8
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is well-suited for engineering and design tasks due to its robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, providing a powerful combination for intensive tasks, and its 16-inch high-resolution display offers a large and clear visual workspace.
Screen Quality
8.3
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize screen quality in your laptop for everyday tasks like browsing or office work, you'll appreciate the Lenovo Slim 7 16's superior panel, high resolution, and brighter screen, which make it stand out against the XPG Xenia 14. When it comes to more specialized work such as engineering or design, the Lenovo's advanced color coverage with its broad color gamuts ensures more accurate and consistent color reproduction, a step above the XPG Xenia 14. However, if gaming or working with 3D applications is your focus, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates; in this case, you might want to consider other models specifically tailored for these purposes.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,440
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 boasts a powerful AMD processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, making it well-suited for tasks that require more computing power, paired with a high-quality, larger screen; however, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life than the XPG Xenia 14, which, while offering excellent portability and longer battery life due to its more energy-efficient Intel processor and integrated graphics, has a smaller, less vivid display.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.1
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16's gaming and 3D performance are limited despite a higher screen refresh rate and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics because the GPU is not top-tier for demanding games and VR applications. The XPG Xenia 14 also offers fair performance in these areas yet is further constrained by its lower refresh rate display and reliance on integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which are less capable than discrete GPUs for graphic-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 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
7.6
7.2
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
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How the Lenovo Slim 7 16 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim 7 16 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,440 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.6 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 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 | 500 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | 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 | 7.5/10 | 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 | 2 | 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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Lenovo Slim 7 16
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PCMag
Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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