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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 may suit you better if you require high performance for engineering or intensive 3D tasks and prioritize a more color-accurate and high-resolution display, despite being heavier and pricier. Conversely, the XPG Xenia 14 is more affordable and significantly lighter, making it highly portable and well-suited for general use, with good battery life and satisfactory performance for everyday tasks. If portability and cost are your main concerns and your usage doesn't include demanding software or intensive graphics tasks, the Xenia 14 would be a good fit. However, if best-in-class performance and a superior display for engineering applications are critical for you, and you don't mind the additional weight and cost, the ThinkPad P16 is the more appropriate choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 packs a higher-end CPU and a dedicated GPU, which coupled with an exceptional screen, makes it suitable for demanding tasks and crisp visuals, though it is heavier and less portable. Meanwhile, the XPG Xenia 14 offers a decent balance of performance with an efficient CPU suited to general tasks, a good screen, and a much lighter and more portable design, along with the same amount of RAM and storage, making it a strong choice for users prioritizing portability and battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.1
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is better for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU that outperforms the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in the XPG Xenia 14. Additionally, both laptops have similar screen refresh rates but the ThinkPad's higher-end GPU and more powerful CPU make it more suitable for those intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3
6.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is highly regarded for engineering and design largely due to its powerful CPU and GPU, extensive RAM, and high-resolution, color-accurate screen, which are essential for demanding tasks like 3D rendering and detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4
7.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
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
8.2
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and color accuracy, making text sharp and multimedia vibrant, while the XPG Xenia 14 provides sufficient clarity and illumination for everyday tasks but with less precision than the P16. In engineering and design, the ThinkPad P16's wider color gamuts ensure more precise color representation essential for professional work, whereas the Xenia 14's good but narrower color coverage might not meet the highest standards of color-sensitive work. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the importance of a high refresh rate, which neither the ThinkPad P16 nor the Xenia 14 emphasize, results in both having poor screen quality as they likely prioritize resolution and color accuracy over smooth motion.
Portability
Poor
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the XPG Xenia 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,449
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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 ThinkPad P16 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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