The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a larger screen and better graphics performance due to its dedicated AMD graphics card, making it suitable for demanding tasks like video editing, 3D modeling or gaming. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 is lighter and more portable, ideal for users frequently on the go. It uses integrated graphics which are sufficient for general use and light gaming. While the MacBook Pro may offer a superior display and sound system, the Xenia includes additional connectivity options such as more USB-C ports. Operating system preference is important: the MacBook runs MacOS while the Xenia runs Windows. Overall, the Xenia may have a better battery life and be more recent, but the MacBook Pro is more powerful for intensive tasks despite being older. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
6.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) with its Intel i7 CPU, AMD GPU, and high screen color coverage is well-suited for demanding engineering and design applications that require powerful processing and precise color representation. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, although lighter and more portable, has a less powerful Intel i5 integrated GPU and slightly lower screen color coverage, which may not perform as well for intense graphical tasks despite its ample RAM and solid screen quality.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.4/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.9/10
7.2/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.8/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the MacBook Pro 16's Retina display offers exceptional resolution and brightness, making text and images crisp and vibrant. In engineering and design, the MacBook Pro excels with wide color gamuts, offering accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, for 3D tasks, the MacBook's standard refresh rate limits the smoothness of motion, while the XPG Xenia 14's screen, despite having good resolution and quality for everyday tasks and professional design, similarly falls short in refresh rate for gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
12.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
$540
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a more powerful CPU and a dedicated graphics unit, which may handle demanding tasks more efficiently, and it has a larger and higher-quality screen, but it is heavier and has a slightly longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
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 16 (Late 2019) and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"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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