The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is more expensive but offers better performance, making it suitable for intensive tasks like engineering and machine learning, as well as gaming due to its powerful processor and dedicated GPU. Its touchscreen, high refresh rate, and good screen colors make it versatile for various uses, but it has a shorter battery life and is a bit heavier, affecting portability. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 is less expensive with decent general use performance, a longer battery life, and is lighter, making it more portable. However, its integrated graphics and processor are less powerful, not ideal for high-end gaming or engineering. The Xenia 14 is a good choice for general use and productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
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
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers higher performance with its more advanced CPU and dedicated GPU, making it suitable for demanding applications, while its high-resolution touchscreen and quality speakers add to an excellent multimedia experience; however, it has shorter battery life and is slightly heavier, impacting portability. Conversely, the XPG Xenia 14 provides ample performance for everyday tasks with its efficient processor, longer battery life for extended use away from power outlets, and lighter weight for easier transport, but has lower display resolution and no touchscreen, which may affect the visual experience.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.1/10
6.2/10
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 Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers stronger performance for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which is crucial for demanding software applications, and it has a higher-resolution touchscreen with superior color accuracy, beneficial for detailed design work. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, while still providing sufficient performance for engineering tasks and exhibiting good portability and keyboard quality, lacks the higher-end graphics capabilities and screen features of the ASUS, making it less ideal for intensive graphics work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.5/10
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 Z13 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
8.0/10
7.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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
8.4/10
6.9/10
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 Z13 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, the high resolution and brightness of the Flow Z13 give it an edge, resulting in clearer and more vibrant display. For engineering and design, the Flow Z13's superior color accuracy, encompassing a wider range of color gamuts, is crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of both laptops might result in less fluid motion and slower response times, which are more pronounced on the ASUS despite its other high-quality screen attributes.
Battery
6.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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
$1,575
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
"The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with powerful Alder Lake i9 CPU. The ROG Flow Z13 impresses with its good cooling. After our review, the impression is predominantly positive. Besides a very fast Alder Lake CPU and stable gaming performance, especially the cooling system is surprisingly effective and quiet. You can use the integrated speakers without any issues while gaming. The 1200p display in the 16:10 format also impresses with good color reproduction and high brightness. Since the battery runtimes aren't particularly long as it is, we wouldn't recommend the optional 4K panel."
"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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