If portability and better battery life are priorities alongside a strong preference for consuming media with a higher resolution and color accurate screen, the XPG Xenia 14's lighter frame and 16:10 aspect ratio display may be more appealing, especially if intensive gaming and 3D work isn't a necessity. For users requiring higher performance for tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, and more demanding engineering applications, the ASUS TUF Dash 15, with its more powerful main processor and dedicated graphics card, would be the preferred option despite being slightly heavier and having a lower resolution screen compared to the XPG Xenia 14. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.1/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a more powerful GPU with Nvidia RTX 3060 and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the XPG Xenia 14 is equipped with an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which do not favor intensive gaming and 3D tasks to the same extent.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
6.8/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the XPG Xenia 14 offer clear and vivid displays with sufficient resolution and brightness, making documents and media consumption a pleasant experience. In engineering and design, their ability to accurately represent colors across broad color gamuts ensures that professionals can work with a high level of detail and color fidelity. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can hinder the smoothness of fast-paced visuals, which is less ideal for those specific activities.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a balance of good CPU performance and RAM for multitasking with a large screen that's suited for a variety of tasks, but it's heavier which might affect portability, although it has a sturdy build and fair battery life. In comparison, the XPG Xenia 14, while it also features ample RAM and a good quality screen with a higher pixel density suited for sharp visuals, boasts a lighter and thinner design for enhanced portability and boasts a longer battery life, making it an ideal choice for on-the-go productivity. Both laptops have sufficient storage and quality keyboards, but the XPG might have an edge in speaker quality and overall portability.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.4/10
8.7/10
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 TUF Dash 15 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4/10
7.2/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 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
7.4/10
7.2/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
"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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