If price is a significant factor for you, the XPG Xenia 14 offers good value for everyday tasks and some light gaming or graphic work. However, if you prioritize durability, better keyboard comfort, and potentially longer battery life for business or heavier workloads, investing more in the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 could be worth it, despite the higher cost. The ThinkPad is also generally favored for its build quality and enterprise features, which may be important if you need a laptop for professional environments or demanding engineering software. If you're often on the move, the lighter Xenia 14 provides easier portability at the expense of some robustness and performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, ensures efficient multitasking and fast performance for everyday tasks, while its high-quality screen and responsive keyboard enhance usability, making it ideal for general use. Meanwhile, the XPG Xenia 14 offers a balance between performance and portability, thanks to its lightweight design and long battery life, though it may not match the ThinkPad in screen quality and keyboard comfort.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.1/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a decent CPU and high-quality screen, providing a satisfactory experience for casual gaming and basic 3D tasks, but its GPU and screen refresh rate hold it back from excelling in high-demand scenarios. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, while also offering a satisfactory visual experience with its screen quality, is more adept for gaming and 3D applications due to a more powerful GPU and a superior screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers robust processing power and ample memory, which is crucial for running complex engineering and design software, and its high-quality screen provides clarity for detailed work. The XPG Xenia 14 also has strong CPU and GPU capabilities for demanding tasks, and its advantage in portability and a comfortable keyboard makes it a strong choice for engineers and designers on the go.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
8.3/10
7.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
6.9/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
321.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and the XPG Xenia 14 offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness, providing clear images and comfortable viewing for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops have displays that cover a broad range of colors, fulfilling the needs of professionals who require accurate color representation for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both models fall short as they have lower refresh rates, preventing them from delivering the smooth visuals that are critical for fast-paced and graphically intensive activities.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
$1,241
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a price of $1,241 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
"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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