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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the XPG Xenia 14 comes down to what is most important to you. If you prioritize a high-quality display, strong performance, and a longer battery life, and you don't mind spending more, the MacBook Pro could be the better option. It's also built with an Apple-specific processor and boasts a robust build quality, but it is heavier and has fewer ports than the Xenia 14. On the other hand, the Xenia 14 is more affordable, lighter, and includes more connectivity options. It has a lower-resolution screen and less battery capacity, suiting someone who needs a more budget-friendly, portable laptop with sufficient performance for everyday tasks and light productivity work. It runs on Windows, which might be preferred if you're used to that operating system or if specific software you need is not available for MacOS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- 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
8.2
7.3
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is excellent for general use due to its top-rated keyboard, speaker, and build quality, combined with a high-performance CPU and enough RAM to handle everyday tasks; its Mini LED screen offers exceptional color and contrast which is great for multimedia consumption. The XPG Xenia 14, on the other hand, offers very good portability thanks to its lighter weight and solid battery life while providing ample RAM and a good quality IPS display, making it a strong contender for everyday tasks and productivity on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.1
4.5/10
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 (Late 2023) and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14's dedicated 10-core GPU and higher screen refresh rate make it better suited for 3D tasks compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which has an integrated GPU and a lower refresh rate, though it's important to note that many games do not run on macOS. While the XPG Xenia 14 may offer fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks, the better GPU and screen of the MacBook Pro come with a higher cost and may be offset by the limited game availability on macOS.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) with its M3 processor and high-quality screen is particularly suited for engineering and design use, though it comes with less RAM than the XPG Xenia 14, which may impact multitasking and complex tasks. However, the Xenia 14, despite having more RAM and a solid Intel i5 processor, doesn't quite match the MacBook's screen quality, but it excels in portability and keyboard quality.
Content Creation
8.4
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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
8.2
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 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 (Late 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's display leads in quality for general use and engineering due to its high resolution, superior panel technology, and exceptional brightness, which enhance visual clarity and detail. Its color reproduction, covering broader color gamuts, makes it ideal for precision tasks in engineering and design, where color accuracy is critical. However, for 3D applications, its refresh rate is lower, which limits its ability to render fast-moving images smoothly, compared to displays with higher refresh rates that are better suited for such tasks.
Battery
17.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 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
Very Good
Excellent
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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 (Late 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
$1,499
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,499 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,499 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 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 | 3.4 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 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 | 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 14 (Late 2023)
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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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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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