The Lenovo V15 is a more budget-friendly choice, and if you’re looking to save money, it might be the right pick. It will get basic tasks done, but its lower price reflects more modest hardware and performance capabilities. The display quality and build might also be less impressive compared to pricier options. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 costs more but offers better performance, which could be essential for more demanding applications such as video editing or gaming. It's also lighter and more portable with a higher quality display, which might be a significant factor if you're often on the go or need superior visuals. The better battery life on the XPG Xenia makes it more suitable for long sessions away from a power source. Choose the Lenovo V15 for general use and to save money, or invest in the XPG Xenia for higher performance, better portability, and an overall superior build and screen quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
6.8/10
4.6/10
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 V15 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the XPG Xenia 14 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo V15 has lower screen quality and weaker graphics performance than the XPG Xenia 14, explaining why it's only fair for engineering and design use, where a high-quality display and strong GPU are very important. The XPG Xenia 14 with its better screen, more powerful GPU, and lighter, thinner design also offers enhanced portability and a higher-quality build, making it good for such demanding tasks.
Screen Quality
5.4/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo V15 may have a lower resolution and dimmer display, making it less suitable for tasks that require clarity and vibrancy, such as browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, the screen might not cover a wide range of colors, rendering it less precise for color-critical work. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 offers higher resolution and brightness, enhancing general use and design tasks, but its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for smooth 3D gaming and content creation.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo V15 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$579
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo V15 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
6.1/10
6.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo V15 is fair for gaming and 3D owing to its AMD Ryzen 5 5500U integrated Vega 7 GPU, which is adequate but not top of the line for demanding tasks, and its standard 60Hz screen refresh rate on a TN panel which doesn't offer the best color or viewing angles.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.4/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo V15 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
7.1/10
7.2/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and Lenovo V15 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.
Build Quality
6.7/10
7.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo V15 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
"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
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