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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a superior display, more storage, and more RAM compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which can enhance performance for engineering tasks and provide a richer visual experience for general use. It also has a marginally better battery life and a sleeker form factor, making it highly portable and suitable for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 comes at a lower price, but with less storage and RAM, which may affect intensive workloads. However, it still offers a competent display and good build quality for general use and less demanding engineering work. If budget is a concern and your tasks aren't heavily resource-intensive, the Xenia 14 is a capable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- 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
- Best in class portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- The XPG Xenia 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 stands out for general use with a higher-end CPU, more RAM, a higher resolution OLED screen, providing better screen quality, color coverage, and contrast for an enhanced visual experience, along with increased storage capacity, while still offering a remarkably thin and lightweight design conducive to portability. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, while also light and highly portable, has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and a standard IPS screen with lower resolution, which may affect multitasking and the richness of the visual experience, but might offer a more affordable option for general use.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, which contributes to better performance for demanding engineering tasks, and it also features a superior OLED screen which provides exceptional color accuracy and brightness for design work. While both laptops are comparable in weight and thus portability, the XPG Xenia 14, though having less CPU power and less RAM, may appeal for its good build and quieter operating noise, making it a less disruptive choice in quieter environments.
Content Creation
8.5
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 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
8.3
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 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
8.1
6.9
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 likely offers higher resolution and brightness, enhancing visual clarity and detail for everyday tasks and professional design work, while its color gamut coverage ensures accurate color representation crucial for engineering and design. The XPG Xenia 14 provides respectable resolution and brightness for general and design use, but its color coverage might not match the ASUS, making it slightly less ideal for color-critical work. Both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals, although they might still handle less demanding graphics well.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 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.
Cost
$1,400
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is better for gaming and 3D because it has a higher-quality OLED screen which provides better color depth and contrast, enhancing the visual experience, whereas the XPG Xenia 14, while competent, has an IPS screen with lower resolution that doesn't deliver as rich visuals. Additionally, both laptops have similar integrated graphics, but the ASUS's newer GPU may offer slightly better performance in graphical tasks.
Portability
Best in Class
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook S 13 to have best in class portability, while the XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and XPG Xenia 14 both have good 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 ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook S 13 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.2 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.66" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.52" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | 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 | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 365 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.5/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | May 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
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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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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