If you need a laptop with more RAM and better display quality, the XPG Xenia 14 is suitable, as it also offers longer battery life and higher portability due to its lighter weight. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 15X is a good option if you're looking for a larger screen and a separate numeric keypad, and it typically costs a bit less. However, for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or other engineering applications, both models may not be the most powerful available, but the XPG Xenia 14 may perform slightly better due to its higher RAM. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Good for software development
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2/10
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 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has fair screen quality for general use due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but lacks the superior panel type that would provide wider viewing angles and more vibrant colors. For engineering and design, although the Vivobook has fair color accuracy for most work, professionals may find it lacking in coverage of broader color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. The XPG Xenia 14, offering good screen quality with its higher resolution and brightness, performs well for general use and engineering, but for gaming and 3D, both laptops fall short with refresh rates not high enough for the smooth visuals that fast-paced gaming or high-end 3D rendering demand.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
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 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The XPG Xenia 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has less RAM and a slightly less color-accurate screen compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which can affect multitasking capabilities and the quality of the visual experience for general use. Additionally, the Xenia 14 offers a better battery life and is lighter, making it more portable and convenient for extended use away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and the XPG Xenia 14 are both fair choices for gaming and 3D applications primarily because they feature integrated GPUs, with the ASUS utilizing an AMD Ryzen with Vega graphics and the XPG leveraging an Intel Iris Xe GPU, both of which are suitable for light gaming but may struggle with more demanding titles. Additionally, while they have quality IPS displays, their refresh rates are capped at 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but not ideal for high-frame-rate experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
6.8/10
5.6/10
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 15X are both only fair for engineering and design.
The XPG Xenia 14 is better suited for engineering and design due to its higher RAM, which allows for more efficient multitasking and handling of complex tasks, as well as a screen with higher brightness and color space coverage, leading to better visual accuracy. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15X, while fair for engineering tasks with a capable processor and GPU, falls behind due to less RAM and lower screen color accuracy, which may affect the performance and precision needed for engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.4/10
5.6/10
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 and ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
6.9/10
7.2/10
5.6/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15X 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 15X and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
"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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