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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers stronger performance with a more robust graphics card, making it suitable for intensive engineering tasks and gaming. However, its higher price and heftier build may make it less attractive if you prioritize savings and portability. The XPG Xenia 14 is significantly less expensive and lighter, which can be advantageous if you are seeking a machine for general use and are sensitive to both price and carrying comfort. It still delivers adequate performance for everyday tasks but may fall short for demanding applications that require substantial graphics processing or computing power. Both laptops have a premium build and offer high-resolution displays, but bear in mind that battery capacity is greater on the Lenovo, which could translate to longer usage time away from an outlet. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
334.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a more powerful CPU and GPU combination, which, coupled with a higher resolution screen, contributes to it being very good for general use, although it is heavier and has a slightly lower portability compared to the XPG Xenia 14.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.1
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.7
6.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is well-suited for engineering and design tasks with its robust AMD Ryzen CPU, dedicated Nvidia GPU, and a high-resolution screen, though it’s heavier and offers less portability than the XPG Xenia 14, which also has ample RAM and a decent Intel CPU with integrated graphics suitable for less demanding engineering tasks, and it benefits from a lighter design enhancing its portability.
Content Creation
8.0
7.4
7.9/10
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 Pro 7 14 is very good for content creation, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
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
7.8
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.4
6.9
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
334.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing between the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, both have high-resolution displays and bright panels that make viewing text and images clear and vibrant, suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, both laptops offer displays with wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals who require accurate color reproduction for tasks like photo editing or CAD work will find them adequate. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which means that while playing fast-paced games or working with 3D modeling, the visuals won't be as smooth as on displays designed specifically for these uses.
Battery
12.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a price of $1,200 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.91" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | 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 | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 334 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 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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Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
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PCWorld
Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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