When choosing between the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the XPG Xenia 14, consider the following: The Lenovo is pricier and excels in build quality and business features like a touchscreen and higher resolution, making it more suitable for professional use and tasks that benefit from a high-quality display. The XPG Xenia is more affordable, offers longer battery life, and is slightly lighter, which may appeal to those prioritizing budget and portability. Both have similar performance capabilities for general use and are not ideal for intensive gaming or heavy 3D/engineering tasks, but are equipped with ample storage and memory for everyday activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.9/10
13.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
Considering general use, both the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the XPG Xenia 14 offer screens with pleasing resolution and brightness, making them suitable for a variety of everyday tasks. With regards to engineering and design, these laptops provide good color accuracy and range, imperative for detailed work that requires precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving visuals are crucial, both laptops fall short due to the low refresh rates of their screens, which can lead to motion blur and a less smooth experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the XPG Xenia 14 are both equipped with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which provide moderate gaming capabilities but are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs, and they each have a max screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but might not be as smooth as higher refresh rates preferred by enthusiasts. Additionally, while both have quality IPS displays, they don't offer the higher refresh rates found on specialized gaming laptops which can enhance fast-paced visuals.
Engineering and Design
6.7/10
6.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a higher resolution screen with touch capabilities, optimally suited for precision in design tasks, and is highly portable due to its 2-in-1 convertible form, while the XPG Xenia 14 delivers a slightly larger screen and longer battery life, ideal for extended engineering work; both share similar CPU, RAM, and integrated GPU, ensuring robust performance for computational tasks. While portability and screen quality slightly favor the Lenovo, the XPG Xenia stands out in operational endurance and also provides additional connectivity options, which might be significant for peripheral-intensive engineering setups.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
7.2/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and XPG Xenia 14 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
"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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