The ASUS Zenbook 14, being less expensive, offers good value with its OLED display and efficient processor, making it suitable for general use and multitasking. It's also quite portable. However, the XPG Xenia 14, while more costly, includes a larger storage capacity and more RAM, which can be crucial for more intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming. It's lightweight but has a standard IPS display compared to the superior OLED on the ASUS. If budget is a primary concern and general use is your focus, the ASUS is a strong choice; for better performance in demanding applications, consider investing in the XPG. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 boasts a higher resolution and superior panel type, ensuring crisp, clear images for general tasks and detailed designs, as well as excellent brightness that enhances visibility in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design, its wider color coverage caters to professionals needing accurate color representation. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where fast, smooth transitions are crucial.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The XPG Xenia 14 and ASUS Zenbook 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.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities with its higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visual transitions, and it also has a better GPU for rendering graphics. However, the XPG Xenia 14 isn't far behind with its decent GPU, but it’s held back by a lower screen refresh rate, which may lead to less fluid gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
6.8/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's high-resolution OLED screen, modern CPU, and ample RAM make it suitable for design tasks that benefit from accurate color reproduction and multitasking ability, though it's slightly heavier and has less storage than the XPG Xenia 14 which offers more RAM for complex engineering software, but its screen has a lower resolution and color coverage, making it less ideal for color-sensitive work. Both laptops have capable integrated graphics, and while the Zenbook provides a quieter operating noise, the Xenia is more portable due to its lower weight and longer battery life.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.4/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 and ASUS Zenbook 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
7.2/10
7.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and ASUS Zenbook 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"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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