The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a vibrant OLED display with higher resolution and better color coverage, making it ideal for those who prioritize screen quality for entertainment or creative work. It also has a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics, which is beneficial for more demanding tasks like engineering software or light gaming. However, it's pricier, less portable due to its larger size and weight, and has a limited number of USB-C ports.
On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it a better choice for general use and portability. Its IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio is also suitable for productivity tasks. While it may not excel in performance-intensive applications like the ASUS, it still offers a solid experience for everyday computing and even light gaming or creative work, thanks to its ample RAM and decent integrated graphics. It also provides more USB-C connectivity options and has a number pad, which could be a deciding factor for some users.
Ultimately, if you value a superior display and performance for specialized tasks and don't mind a heavier, less portable device, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is the way to go. However, if you're looking for a more affordable, portable laptop with a good balance of performance and battery life for general use, the XPG Xenia 14 would be the better choice. 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
Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.1/10
4.2/10
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
8.0/10
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.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 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.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 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
7.8/10
7.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
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
8.8/10
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.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,249
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $1,249 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and XPG Xenia 14 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 S 15 OLED and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"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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