If price is a major concern and you only need basic functionality, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly choice with decent portability but limited performance and storage. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, while more expensive, offers superior performance suitable for more intensive tasks, more storage, and better build quality; it is also lighter, making it easier to carry around. The XPG is a better choice for engineering work or more demanding applications, but the ASUS can handle general use adequately if you want to save money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
The ASUS Vivobook Go 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
5.6/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's Intel Celeron N4020 processor and basic screen quality contribute to its poor performance for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14, with its more capable Intel i5-1135G7 processor and better screen quality, performs well for general use. Although the ASUS has an advantage in battery life and good heat management, the XPG offers higher RAM for multitasking, a larger battery capacity, a superior keyboard, better portability due to lighter weight, and overall a more robust build quality, which enhances the user experience for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.1/10
3.5/10
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 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has an Intel Celeron processor and a basic Intel UHD Graphics GPU, which are less suitable for gaming and 3D applications compared to the more powerful Intel i5 processor and Iris Xe graphics in the XPG Xenia 14; additionally, the Vivobook's TN panel offers poorer screen quality than the Xenia 14's IPS display.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
6.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, lower RAM, and a basic TN screen, making it less suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 features a more capable Intel i5 processor, superior Iris Xe graphics, more RAM, and a higher quality IPS screen, resulting in better performance and screen clarity for such complex work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.9/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.0 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 Go 15 is poor.
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
5.2/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 may have a dim screen with lower resolution, making documents and webpages less crisp, while the XPG Xenia 14 likely offers a brighter display with higher resolution for sharper images and text. In terms of engineering and design, the Vivobook's poor color range can cause inaccuracies in visual work, whereas the Xenia 14 likely reproduces colors more faithfully, essential for precise editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Xenia 14's lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion, despite its good resolution and panel type, whereas gamers often prefer displays with higher refresh rates for smoother gameplay.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$240
$800
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$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
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The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
"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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