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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, being a premium laptop with a higher price, offers top-of-the-line specs including a more powerful processor, significantly larger storage, and more RAM compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which is more affordable and lightweight. The ThinkPad Z16 has a high-resolution OLED touchscreen which excels in color accuracy, making it suitable for professionals who require precision in visuals. On the other hand, the lighter Xenia 14 has a more portable design and is praised for its extended battery life. Choose the ThinkPad Z16 if performance and display are a priority and the Xenia 14 if portability and battery life take precedence. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
393.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16's powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality OLED screen make it very good for general use, alongside its decent portability and battery life. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, while also suitable for general use due to its capable CPU and good screen, offers better portability and battery life but at a tradeoff of lower performance and screen resolution compared to the ThinkPad Z16.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.1
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its more powerful dedicated AMD RX 6500M GPU and higher screen quality with OLED technology compared to the XPG Xenia 14's Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics and IPS screen. While both have the same screen refresh rate, the ThinkPad's better GPU and screen enhance gaming visuals significantly, though it may come at a higher price and with increased weight, affecting portability.
Engineering and Design
8.4
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 stands out for engineering and design with its higher RAM capacity, more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, and superior OLED screen quality with high resolution, making it very good for tasks that demand visual detail and multitasking. Conversely, the XPG Xenia 14, while still good for such tasks due to a decent Intel CPU and IPS display, offers less RAM, a less powerful integrated GPU, and a lower screen resolution, but it is more portable with a lighter build and longer battery life.
Content Creation
8.5
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
8.2
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
8.5
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
393.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering laptops for general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16's higher resolution and brighter display make it superior, offering crisp visuals for daily tasks. For engineering and design, the ThinkPad Z16's wider color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color reproduction, which is crucial for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the XPG Xenia 14's screen, while having lower resolution and color gamut, might fall short compared to other gaming laptops that usually offer higher refresh rates for smooth motion.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 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
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.2
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
$1,120
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a price of $1,120 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,120 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.27 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.95" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 393 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
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Matthew S. Smith | September 2022
"Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z16 tries has some success in its effort to tweak the ThinkPad formula. The laptop is attractive, yet still tame, and material quality is on par with the best Windows competition. I also like the smooth, responsive haptic touchpad and the wide range of modern connectivity. Yet the Z16 doesn’t fix ThinkPad’s typical weakness: value. Starting around $1,550, and more typically near $1,700, the Z16 finds itself facing alternatives that have better performance or an improved display for the same price, or less."
XPG Xenia 14
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NotebookCheck
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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