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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) offers better performance for engineering and creative work, due to its high-quality display and efficient M2 processor. However, it comes at a higher price and is less portable. Meanwhile, the XPG Xenia 14 is less expensive, has double the storage and RAM, and is lighter which makes it more portable. Its performance is sufficient for general use and lighter engineering tasks. Despite its lower cost, it has a shorter battery life and less powerful graphics capabilities, making the MacBook Pro a better fit for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning. Choose the MacBook Pro for top-notch performance and display quality, or the Xenia 14 for cost savings and portability with adequate performance for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
- 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
7.5
6.8
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is equipped with a high-performing M2 chip and a superior screen resolution, making it ideal for tasks demanding intense CPU and GPU usage, plus it offers high-quality visuals necessary for design work; however, its higher price and lower portability compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which has double the RAM and a larger screen, could be a deciding factor for users who prioritize multitasking capabilities and a balance between performance and mobility.
Software Development
7.8
7.2
6.7/10
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 (2022) and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) 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
497.0 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 MacBook Pro typically features high-resolution displays with bright panels, making it excellent for general use where text clarity and image crispness are key. With its support for wide color gamuts, the MacBook Pro's screen renders colors accurately, which is essential for professional engineering and design work. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, while still offering good quality screens for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work, may fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate which is crucial for smooth motion rendering.
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 (2022) 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
$1,219
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 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
497.0 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 (2022) and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) excels in screen quality with a higher pixel density and brightness, as well as a more color-accurate display that benefits general users who prioritize visual clarity and color representation; its larger battery and efficient CPU contribute to a longer battery life, adding to its portability and making it suitable for those on the move. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 provides double the storage and RAM, potentially offering smoother multitasking for general-use applications, and also boasts a good portability score due to its lighter weight, though it may require more frequent charging due to a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.1
4.3/10
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 (2022) and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is equipped with an integrated GPU designed to support moderate 3D graphics workloads, but it's hampered for gaming due to limited compatibility with popular games since many do not run on macOS. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 has an integrated GPU that can handle fair gaming and 3D graphics, although it shares the same screen refresh limitation as the MacBook, both having standard 60Hz displays, which are less than ideal for high-framerate gaming.
Content Creation
7.9
7.4
6.7/10
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 (2022) 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 (2022) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,219 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | 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 M2 | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 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 | 497 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 | Yes | 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 (2022)
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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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