The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers higher performance suitable for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning with its better GPU and processor, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life. Meanwhile, the XPG Xenia 14 is more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a good choice for general use and carrying around, but it doesn't pack the same punch for demanding software due to its less powerful integrated graphics and older processor. Both have similar display qualities and are viable for casual gaming. Consider the Vivobook if performance is a priority and the Xenia if you value portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is better for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen that refreshes at 120 times per second, making it more suitable for fast-paced visuals than the XPG Xenia 14, which has an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60 refresh rate screen.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.8/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X outperforms the XPG Xenia 14 for engineering and design due to its stronger CPU (Intel i7 compared to Intel i5), superior GPU (Nvidia RTX 4060 versus integrated Intel Iris Xe), and higher screen refresh rate, all essential for demanding tasks like 3D modeling or simulations.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
In general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the XPG Xenia 14 offer sufficient resolution, panel quality, and brightness, providing a comfortable view for daily tasks like browsing, office work, and video streaming. For engineering and design purposes, these laptops deliver adequate color accuracy that helps in tasks requiring color precision, which is vital in professional design work. However, their screens fall short for gaming and 3D work due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and slower screen updates that can be a drawback during fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is well-regarded for general use due to its capable CPU, sufficient RAM, high screen quality, and substantial storage, making it a reliable choice for everyday tasks, although its larger size and heavier weight affect its portability. The XPG Xenia 14, on the other hand, offers similar CPU and RAM advantages with a better balance of portability owing to its lighter frame and more compact design, enhanced by a good keyboard and speakers, but its battery life falls short compared to the Vivobook, which may limit time spent away from a power source.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.0/10
7.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
"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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