The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i offers superior performance for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning with its powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, making it an excellent choice for engineering work. It also boasts a high-resolution Mini LED display with vibrant colors and a fast refresh rate, ideal for creative professionals and enthusiasts. However, this performance comes with a higher price tag and a bulkier design, which may impact its portability.
In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 is more budget-friendly and portable, making it suitable for general use and light gaming with its Intel i5-1135G7 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics. Its battery life is impressive, and the laptop is lighter and thinner, making it easier to carry around. The display, while not as advanced as the Lenovo's, is still good for everyday tasks. However, it may not handle intensive gaming or engineering tasks as efficiently as the Lenovo.
Ultimately, if you prioritize top-tier performance and a premium display for specialized work, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is the way to go, despite its higher cost and weight. If you're looking for a more affordable and portable option for general use with some light gaming capabilities, the XPG Xenia 14 would be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.3/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
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
7.7/10
6.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
6.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 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
8.1/10
7.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 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
9.8/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,450
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a price of $1,450 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
"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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