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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the XPG Xenia 14, consider the following tradeoffs. The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks thanks to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX GPU; it's also well suited for intensive gaming. However, it comes at a premium price and is heavier, which affects portability. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 is more affordable, lighter, and boasts longer battery life, making it highly portable. It utilizes an Intel i5 processor with integrated graphics, making it adequate for general use and light engineering tasks, but not for heavy gaming or demanding applications. Both laptops have 16GB of RAM, with the ASUS offering a higher-resolution touchscreen and a display that performs exceptionally well in color accuracy and contrast. If cost and portability are your main concerns, then the XPG Xenia 14 is the more practical choice, but if you need top-tier performance for demanding tasks and gaming, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
- 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
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.1
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is superior for gaming and 3D due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen with a rapid 165Hz refresh rate, enhancing smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 has a more modest Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, which are sufficient for lighter gaming but may struggle with the demands of intensive 3D gaming or content creation.
Engineering and Design
8.5
6.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 surpasses the XPG Xenia 14 in engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU and GPU, which vastly improve computational performance and graphics rendering; additionally, its screen provides higher resolution and brightness, which enhances visual clarity and color accuracy. While the XPG Xenia 14 offers greater portability and longer battery life, these advantages are outweighed in engineering contexts by the need for robust performance and superior screen quality that the ASUS ROG Flow X13 provides.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.0
7.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.4
6.9
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize vibrant colors and sharp images for tasks like browsing and document editing, the ASUS with its high resolution and brightness offers an excellent experience. For engineering and design work where color precision matters, the ASUS stands out with its wider color gamut. However, if gaming or working with 3D applications is your focus, the lower refresh rate on both laptops may hinder the smoothness and responsiveness you'd expect.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 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
8.5
7.2
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good 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
$2,500
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to have excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Flow X13 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | 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 | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Sebastian Bade | February 2021
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
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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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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