If you prioritize high performance for tasks like gaming and 3D modeling, and you don't mind spending more and dealing with less portability due to its larger size and weight, choose the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15. However, if you need a laptop that's easier to carry around, has better battery life, and is more affordable, while offering sufficient performance for general use and light engineering work, the XPG Xenia 14 would be the better option. Keep in mind that the ASUS also has superior screen refresh rates for fast-paced action, while the XPG offers a higher resolution for sharper images. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
6.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is better for gaming and 3D applications because it has a more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and a higher screen refresh rate of up to 300 Hz, which can deliver smoother visuals. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 utilizes a less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and offers a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which may not provide as immersive a gaming experience or as smooth graphics in 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is rated higher for engineering and design use due to its superior CPU, an Intel i9 which is more powerful than the XPG Xenia 14's Intel i5, and its high-performance GPU, an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, contrasting with the Xenia's integrated graphics. Additionally, the Scar 15's larger screen and higher refresh rate bolster it for design tasks despite being less portable and louder in operation than the Xenia 14, which offers greater mobility and quieter use.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.9/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the XPG Xenia 14 offer displays with sufficient resolution and brightness, making them suitable for activities like web browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design work, these laptops provide good coverage of color gamuts, ensuring that professionals can see accurate colors and gradients for their projects. However, their screens have lower refresh rates, which are less optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion and faster screen updates are crucial for the best experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 Scar 15 and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers a robust CPU and high-refresh-rate screen suitable for gaming and heavy tasks, however, its larger size and lower battery life impact its portability compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which, while having a less powerful CPU and less gaming-oriented features, boasts a longer battery life and greater portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, alongside a higher-resolution screen better suited for productivity tasks with more vertical space. Both laptops come with sufficient RAM for general use, and screen quality that stands out in color and brightness, but the XPG Xenia 14 might be more appealing for on-the-go users valuing battery longevity and ease of carrying.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 Scar 15 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
"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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