The ASUS Vivobook 15 offers a lower price, larger screen size, and a comfortable keyboard with a number pad, making it a solid choice for general use and everyday tasks. However, it may lag in performance compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which comes at a higher price but brings better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, along with superior battery life, a higher portability score, and a better display for color sensitive work. The Xenia is also lighter, making it easier to carry. Both lack hardware ray tracing and DLSS, limiting their suitability for intensive gaming despite having gaming laptop appearances. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 offers decent general use capabilities with its modest CPU, ample RAM for basic tasks, a good-sized screen, and acceptable battery life, but it falls short in portability and screen quality compared to the XPG Xenia 14. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 excels in general use with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, better screen resolution and quality, longer battery life, and higher portability, making it a superior choice for those who require more robust performance and mobility.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
6.8/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the XPG Xenia 14 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a lower-tier CPU and integrated graphics, making it less suitable for demanding engineering tasks that benefit from more powerful processors and graphics, while its larger screen is favorable for design work but adds to its weight, affecting portability. Meanwhile, the XPG Xenia 14 offers a higher-tier CPU and better integrated graphics, more RAM for multitasking, and its higher-resolution and brighter screen enhances visual clarity for design, all in a lighter and more portable build.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
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
6.5/10
7.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 15's screen may not be as sharp, bright, or vibrant as desired, while the XPG Xenia 14 provides a crisper, brighter display, enhancing readability and multimedia viewing. In engineering and design, although the Vivobook 15 provides adequate visuals, the Xenia 14 offers more accurate colors which are essential for precision work that relies on true-to-life color representation. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, despite both having limitations in refresh rate, which affects motion smoothness, their resolutions and panel types are only moderately suited for such demanding visual tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$530
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and XPG Xenia 14 are both limited in gaming and 3D performance because they feature integrated graphics and standard 60Hz screens. While the XPG has better CPU performance and screen quality, neither has a dedicated GPU or a high refresh rate display which are very important for advanced gaming and 3D tasks.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15 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 Vivobook 15 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
"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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