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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is often more expensive and has lower storage and RAM compared to the XPG Xenia 14. The MacBook's Apple M1 processor is great for general use and provides a longer battery life alongside a higher-quality display and speakers. However, if you're seeking better value for money, more storage and RAM, and a device that runs Windows out of the box with a higher degree of expandability, the XPG Xenia 14 could be the right choice, though its battery life is shorter, and its display and speakers aren't as high quality as the MacBook's. Both models do not excel in intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.3
6.8
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is equipped with an Apple M1 CPU and GPU that excel in handling engineering and design software, complemented by a high-quality screen with 98.8% DCI-P3 color accuracy, but it has less RAM than the XPG Xenia 14.
Software Development
7.8
7.2
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is somewhat better.
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
7.6
6.9
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) boasts a high-resolution Retina display which, combined with its brightness and color accuracy, offers a crisp and vivid visual experience for both everyday activities and detail-oriented engineering work. However, its 60Hz refresh rate makes it less suitable for 3D applications that benefit from higher refresh rates for smoother visuals. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, while providing a good resolution and decent brightness for general and engineering use, also falls short in gaming and 3D performance due to similar limitations in its refresh rate.
Battery
20.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 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.
Build Quality
10.0
7.2
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has best in class 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
$1,249
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a price of $1,249 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
491.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is praised for its powerful M1 CPU, high-quality Retina display, and long battery life, making it ideal for general use with its silent, fanless operation and macOS ecosystem. The XPG Xenia 14, on the other hand, offers more storage, double the RAM for multitasking, and a lightweight design suited to Windows users, but with a shorter battery life compared to the MacBook Pro, which may be a trade-off for its additional portability and power.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.1
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
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 Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has an integrated Apple M1 GPU, which delivers decent performance for some 3D applications but its MacOS limits game compatibility, reducing its suitability for gaming. Conversely, the XPG Xenia 14 runs on Windows and has an Intel Iris Xe GPU, which is capable of handling fair gaming and 3D tasks, plus it offers a wider selection of compatible games.
Content Creation
7.8
7.4
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) 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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to have excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,249 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.36" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M1 | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 20 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 491 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
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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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Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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