The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has an OLED screen which offers vibrant colors and high contrast, making it good for image and video editing, but its battery life is shorter, which might be a drawback for all-day use without charging. It's also slightly heavier and thicker, potentially impacting portability. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 boasts longer battery life and is lighter, enhancing its portability for on-the-go use. It has more RAM, which can improve multitasking and performance in demanding applications. However, its IPS screen might not be as color-rich as the OLED in the ASUS. Both have similar CPUs and integrated graphics, adequate for general usage and light gaming, but not ideal for intensive 3D tasks or heavy machine learning workloads. If color-sensitive work is less critical, and you prioritize battery life and portability, the XPG Xenia 14 could be more suitable. If display quality is paramount and you don't mind charging more often, the ASUS may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
6.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its high-quality display, would be ideal for design tasks where color accuracy and visual detail are crucial, while its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU support demanding engineering applications. Although the XPG Xenia 14 also offers a strong CPU and sufficient RAM for engineering tasks, it sacrifices some screen quality but could be favored for its more portable design and quieter operation.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 Zenbook 14X OLED boasts an OLED panel that offers vibrant colors and deep blacks, with high resolution and brightness making it ideal for general use and engineering applications where color accuracy is crucial. However, its lower refresh rate detracts from the gaming experience where fluid motion is key. The XPG Xenia 14, while having a good quality display for general tasks and sufficient color coverage for design work, also falls short for gaming due to a standard refresh rate, despite having a satisfactory resolution and panel type.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$999
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $999 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED delivers a vibrant display with its OLED technology, higher screen resolution, and color accuracy, complemented by a powerful CPU and sufficient RAM for smooth general use, but has lesser battery life. The XPG Xenia 14, while lighter and offering longer battery life, which enhances its portability, also provides a solid CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS, alongside a quality IPS screen, making it highly efficient for general tasks. Both laptops boast good keyboard and speaker quality, but the ASUS has a slight edge in screen quality, whereas the XPG leads in battery performance and RAM capacity.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a high screen refresh rate, which is excellent for smooth gameplay, but both laptops are equipped with integrated graphics, limiting their performance in demanding gaming and 3D applications. While the XPG Xenia 14 has advantages such as a lighter build for better portability and longer battery life, its lower screen refresh rate isn't as conducive to fast-paced games compared to the ASUS Zenbook.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.4/10
8.5/10
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 ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5/10
7.2/10
8.5/10
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 ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
"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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