The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers better performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering or gaming due to its stronger main processor and dedicated graphics card, but it is heavier, which makes it less portable. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 is very lightweight, has a longer battery life, and is suitable for general use and less intensive engineering tasks, boasting a higher resolution screen with better color representation. The ASUS is typically more expensive, and may not be necessary unless you require its enhanced performance capabilities. Choose the XPG for portability, battery life, and day-to-day tasks, or the ASUS if gaming, 3D or machine learning work is a priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.1/10
8.9/10
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
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very 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
6.9/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and XPG Xenia 14 offer screens with clear resolution and adequate brightness which make them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. However, in the realm of engineering and design, where accurate color representation is key, the XPG Xenia 14 stands out with better coverage of color gamuts, ensuring that designers see true-to-life colors. When it comes to 3D applications and gaming, the lower refresh rates on both laptops mean that neither is ideal for fast-paced scenes, but the ASUS may lag even more, possibly affecting the smoothness of visuals in action-packed games or 3D rendering.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 boasts a high-performance CPU and GPU suitable for demanding tasks, with a larger screen and a decent battery life, but it's less portable and has just good speaker and keyboard quality. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 offers great portability, an excellent battery life, and very good keyboard quality, along with a higher resolution screen in a more compact form factor, but its CPU and GPU are less powerful, making it more suited for everyday tasks rather than intensive ones.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
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 Gaming F15 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
7.3/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
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 Gaming F15 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.2/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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 Gaming F15 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
"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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