If you prioritize high performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 may be the better option due to its superior graphics card and processor. It also has a higher refresh rate screen for smoother visuals but is heavier and has shorter battery life, which makes it less portable. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, while less powerful, boasts a longer battery life and a much lighter design, making it more suitable for general use and travel. It's also more affordable but won't handle intensive engineering tasks as well as the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
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
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
8.0 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 G18 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is considered very good for general use because, while being heavier and less portable, it offers a powerful Intel i9 processor and high screen quality with great color accuracy, making it suitable for both performance-demanding tasks and media consumption. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, though good for general use with a lightweight design for better portability and long battery life, has a less powerful Intel i5 processor and a screen with lower color accuracy, making it less suitable for intensive tasks but great for everyday use and travel.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.1/10
8.9/10
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 G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, making it ideal for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the XPG Xenia 14 has a less capable Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz which makes it less suited for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
6.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in engineering and design tasks thanks to its high-end Intel i9 processor, substantial RAM, advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-quality screen with excellent color accuracy and brightness. In comparison, the XPG Xenia 14 is suitable due to its capable Intel i5 processor and sufficient RAM for less demanding tasks, but it falls behind the ASUS in GPU power and screen quality, although it offers better portability and comparable keyboard quality.
Content Creation
8.6/10
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 G18 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
8.1/10
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
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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
8.7/10
6.9/10
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
Consider that the ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its impressive resolution and brightness, provides a vibrant and clear display ideal for both general use and detailed engineering work, due to its wide color gamut coverage. The XPG Xenia 14, while offering lower brightness and a slightly less extensive color range, still delivers a satisfactory visual experience for everyday tasks and professional design applications. However, both laptops fall short for serious gaming and 3D applications, as their screens lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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
Poor
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,299
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"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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