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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Ultra 16 offers more battery life and has a larger screen size, which is beneficial for multitasking and productivity at the expense of some portability, whereas the XPG Xenia 14, being lighter and smaller, is more portable but with shorter battery life. The LG is newer, which generally means more up-to-date hardware, whereas the XPG might have slightly lesser performance but compensates with a better keyboard and more display output options. Both have similar storage, RAM, and screen resolution, but the LG provides a quieter experience without a fan. Choose the LG for longer unplugged usage and bigger display or the XPG for better portability and connectivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
270.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The LG Ultra 16 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for software development, and content creation, while the XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The LG Ultra 16's screen may not be as sharp or vivid as higher-end models, with a resolution and brightness level that are adequate for everyday tasks but may lack the crisp detail desired for intricate design work. Although the XPG Xenia 14 offers better sharpness and vibrancy which benefits engineering and design software that rely on precise color representation, it still doesn't cater to the high refresh rates preferred for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. Neither laptop provides the ideal screen refresh rate crucial for gaming, where fluid motion and quick response times are key.
Battery
17.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.2
The XPG Xenia 14 has good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG Ultra 16 has a price of $1,000 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
270.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The LG Ultra 16 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The LG Ultra 16, with its AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and superior battery life, is suited for general use, ensuring that tasks are handled smoothly while allowing for longer periods between charges. The XPG Xenia 14, despite its older Intel i5 CPU, also boasts ample RAM and quality screen, but its lighter weight and smaller size make it more portable for on-the-go use, albeit with shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
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
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The LG Ultra 16 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Ultra 16's gaming and 3D capabilities are limited by using integrated AMD graphics, while the XPG Xenia 14 also utilizes integrated Intel graphics, both of which are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs and not as suited for high frame rate or graphically intense games. Additionally, both have 60Hz refresh rates which can't deliver the smoother visuals desired in gaming, compared to models with higher refresh rates, even though their screen quality is decent given their resolutions and screen panels.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 16 to be good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 16 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Vega 8 GPU, making it well-suited for engineering and design due to its balance between solid processing power and graphics capabilities; its 16-inch IPS screen offers good screen quality for detailed work. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, with an Intel i5 CPU and Iris Xe GPU, promises robust performance for engineering applications, and its smaller 14-inch screen provides high portability without sacrificing the sharpness needed for design tasks. Both laptops feature 16GB of RAM, essential for heavy multitasking and complex projects, while their IPS panels ensure precise color representation and wide viewing angles necessary for design accuracy.
Content Creation
7.7
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 and XPG Xenia 14 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
7.5
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The LG Ultra 16 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.
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How the LG Ultra 16 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 16 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.63 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 270 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 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 | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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LG Ultra 16
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Sebastian Jentsch | October 2022
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
XPG Xenia 14
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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