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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is more expensive but offers superior performance for intensive engineering tasks, a higher quality screen with better color accuracy and brightness, a more robust build, and a longer battery life. Its Mini LED display is better for color-sensitive work, and it has a better port selection including Thunderbolt 4 ports. However, it's heavier and has a bigger power brick, making it less portable than the XPG Xenia 14. The Xenia 14 is significantly lighter and less expensive, with a decent battery life and performance for general use and moderate engineering tasks, but its screen and build quality are not as premium, and it has fewer advanced ports. It's more suitable for users who prioritize portability and affordability over top-tier performance and display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
- 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
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.3
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is considered very good for general use because it has a high-performance CPU and better screen quality, which includes higher resolution, brightness, and color coverage, making it suitable for tasks requiring detailed visuals, along with excellent portability and battery life, ensuring it can be used on the go for extended periods. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, while still suitable for general use with a competent CPU and sufficient RAM, has a less impressive display in terms of resolution and color accuracy, but it compensates with a lighter form factor and good portability, though its battery life is shorter compared to the MacBook Pro.
Gaming and AI
7.0
6.1
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is considered good for 3D tasks primarily due to its superior GPU, which can better handle graphic-intensive applications, and its high screen refresh rate that offers smoother visuals. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, while fair for gaming and 3D, has a less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, which means it can't match the MacBook's performance in these areas, and additionally, it runs Windows, which supports a wider range of popular games than macOS.
Engineering and Design
8.4
6.8
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) stands out for engineering and design due to its powerful Apple M2 Pro CPU and GPU which excel in handling complex tasks, paired with a Mini LED screen that offers brilliant colors and high brightness, ensuring detailed and vibrant display quality. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, while offering respectable performance with its Intel i5 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, falls behind in screen quality with a standard IPS panel and less brightness, making it less suited for high-fidelity visual tasks despite being lighter and possibly more portable.
Content Creation
8.5
7.4
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) 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
8.4
7.2
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) 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
9.2
6.9
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 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 14 has an outstanding display with high resolution, brightness, and excellent color accuracy that covers a wide color gamut, which is why it excels for general use and engineering tasks, where such traits are critical. However, its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications, where a higher rate is preferred for smoother motion. The XPG Xenia 14 also offers good resolution and color rendition making it suitable for general use and engineering, but, like the MacBook, the typical refresh rate doesn't cater well to the high frame rates desired for gaming and 3D tasks.
Battery
13.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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
Very Good
Excellent
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.2
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) 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
$1,700
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,700 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 Pro (10C) | 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 | 13.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
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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 Apple
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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