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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and a higher quality screen, the ASUS Zenbook 13 with its OLED display might be the preferred option. Alternatively, if you require more processing power and memory for engineering or more demanding tasks, the XPG Xenia 14, which has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, would be more suitable. The Zenbook 13 offers an AMD processor with integrated graphics, while the Xenia 14 provides an Intel CPU with Iris Xe graphics, so the choice may also depend on your brand preference. Both laptops are similarly priced and offer great portability, but the Zenbook has a slightly better portability score due to its lighter weight. The Xenbook's OLED screen excels in color reproduction, which can be especially beneficial for tasks that require accurate color representation. However, if you do a lot of typing, the Xenia 14 has a slightly better keyboard quality. Both are capable of gaming, but neither is specifically designed for it, so for intensive gaming, you may want to look at other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
6.9
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 offers impressive visuals suitable for tasks like document editing and web browsing due to its high resolution and bright display, making it a great fit for general use. For engineering and design, it provides accurate color representation with its wide color gamuts, which are essential for this type of work. However, its lower refresh rate hinders its ability to smoothly render fast-paced action, which is crucial for an optimal gaming and 3D experience.
Cost
$890
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is prized for its high-quality OLED screen which offers excellent visual clarity and color accuracy, especially desirable for activities where display quality is paramount, and it also comes with a solid processor and adequate RAM for general tasks, but with slightly more weight compared to the XPG Xenia 14. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, while providing a less vibrant IPS screen, compensates with a more portable design and additional RAM which could be more beneficial for multitasking and productivity, alongside enjoying a marginal edge in battery life for extended usage away from power outlets.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
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
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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
7.1
6.8
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is deemed fair for engineering and design due to its adequate CPU, lower RAM capacity, and integrated GPU making it less suited for high-performance tasks, yet its OLED screen offers excellent color and contrast which is beneficial for design work. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 is rated good in this area because it has a more capable CPU, double the RAM for multitasking and complex projects, and its Iris Xe graphics provide better performance than integrated Vega graphics, though it has a slightly inferior IPS screen.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3
7.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and XPG Xenia 14 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 13 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$890 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.55 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.99" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 378 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 13
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
XPG Xenia 14
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Allen Ngo | July 2021
"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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