The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a larger and higher resolution OLED display, which is excellent for vivid colors and contrast, more built-in storage, and a powerful processor suited for intensive tasks but is less portable due to higher weight and slightly lower battery life. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 has a more portable design with a lighter weight and longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go use, though with less storage and a processor not as well-suited for highly demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.3/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a high-performance CPU, more storage capacity, and superior screen quality with OLED display, making it suitable for tasks that demand great visuals and processing power, albeit with shorter battery life and a bit more weight.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is better for gaming and 3D applications because it features a higher screen refresh rate and a superior GPU compared to the XPG Xenia 14. While both laptops have the same integrated graphics, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED provides a smoother visual experience with a 120 Hz refresh rate, compared to the 60 Hz found on the XPG Xenia 14, which is crucial for fast-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 CPU, high RAM capacity, superior integrated graphics, and exceptional OLED screen quality that boasts high resolution, brightness, and color coverage.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
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
7.9/10
7.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
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
8.9/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts a high-resolution OLED screen, providing vivid colors and contrasts ideal for both general use and work in engineering and design due to its wide color gamut coverage. However, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial. The XPG Xenia 14, while offering a decent visual experience for everyday tasks and professional design with adequate color representation, also falls short for gaming and 3D tasks because of a refresh rate that does not cater to the high-speed visuals required by those applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$990
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"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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