The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers better performance for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning or gaming due to its stronger processor and graphics card, but it's heavier and less portable with shorter battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 is more affordable, lightweight, and has longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and for carrying around, though with less power for demanding activities. The Strix G17 has a larger, higher refresh rate screen which is great for gaming, while the Xenia 14's smaller screen and lower graphics capabilities limit its performance in high-end games and resource-intensive applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers robust performance with a high-end CPU and ample RAM, which is beneficial for multitasking and demanding applications, while its large high-refresh screen caters to an immersive visual experience but at the cost of portability and shorter battery life. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 features a competent CPU and the same amount of RAM for everyday tasks, in a more compact and lightweight design with a smaller screen, providing better portability and longer battery life, but it may not handle intense workloads as smoothly as the ASUS model.
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 G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX graphics unit and a higher screen refresh rate, which allows for smoother visuals and gameplay. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 has a less powerful integrated Intel graphics unit and a lower screen refresh rate, which means it will not perform as well in visually intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.8/10
9.8/10
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 G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is superior for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, which offer robust performance for demanding software, and a high-quality larger screen with better color coverage and higher refresh rate, making it ideal for detailed visual work; however, it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 has a lower-tier Intel processor and integrated graphics, adequate for less intensive tasks, with a smaller, yet high-resolution screen for sharp images, and it boasts greater portability with its lighter weight and smaller form factor.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.4/10
9.8/10
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 G17 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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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 Strix G17 and the XPG Xenia 14, consider the importance of screen characteristics for your needs. The ASUS offers superior resolution and brightness, making it an excellent choice for general use and detailed engineering work due to its wide color gamut coverage. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its poor refresh rate can hinder performance, while the XPG, despite its good resolution and decent brightness for everyday tasks, falls short for high-speed gaming or 3D work due to a similarly low refresh rate.
Battery
3.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,391
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
"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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