If you need a laptop for heavy tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers higher performance but comes with a higher price tag and less portability. For everyday use such as browsing, office tasks, and media consumption, the XPG Xenia 14 provides a balance between performance and portability at a lower cost, but with reduced performance for demanding applications. The larger, more powerful ASUS ROG will likely have shorter battery life, while the XPG Xenia 14 will be easier to carry around and offer longer use between charges. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
459.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers superior CPU and RAM which translates to faster performance and better multitasking capabilities, along with an excellent screen quality for vivid images, but it's less portable with a heavier build and usually has shorter battery life. The XPG Xenia 14, while providing adequate performance for general use, emphasizes portability with its lighter design and longer battery life, making it easier to carry around for day-to-day tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
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 Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a superior GPU and high screen refresh rate, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications where smooth visuals are critical. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, while sufficiently equipped for casual gaming, has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, which may not deliver the same level of performance and fluidity in graphic-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 typically offers a more powerful CPU, GPU, and higher RAM, which makes it excel in demanding engineering tasks and running complex design software, while its high-quality screen ensures crisp visuals for detailed work. Conversely, the XPG Xenia 14, while still capable for engineering and design, offers greater portability and a quieter operation, making it a more balanced choice for those who value mobility and a less noisy environment alongside sufficient performance for less intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.4/10
9.9/10
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 Strix G16 (2024) 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
9.9/10
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 Strix G16 (2024) 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
8.8/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a sharper image and brighter display, making text clearer and colors more vibrant, whereas the XPG Xenia has a somewhat less crisp display but still holds up well for daily tasks. In engineering and design, the ASUS flaunts wider color gamut coverage, ensuring more accurate color reproduction, essential for detail-oriented work, while the XPG, though sufficient, falls behind in color precision. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, the G16's lower refresh rate limits smooth motion, reducing the gaming experience, whereas the Xenia, despite sharing this limitation, isn't marketed as a gaming-specific model, so expectations for refresh rate are different.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,599
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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