The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, while being more expensive, offers significantly better performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering work due to its higher-end processor, double the RAM, and larger storage capacity. It also has a higher-quality OLED touchscreen with a higher resolution and refresh rate that will provide better visual experience but results in shorter battery life compared to the XPG Xenia 14. If portability and longer battery life are more important, the lighter and less expensive XPG Xenia 14 is a good choice, although it sacrifices performance and screen quality compared to the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo outperforms in general use due to its superior CPU, larger RAM, and higher screen quality, which together enhance multitasking and media viewing experiences, though these perks come with a tradeoff in portability and potentially shorter battery life. Conversely, the XPG Xenia 14 offers commendable general use capabilities with decent performance suited for less demanding tasks and benefits from greater portability and likely longer battery life, but with sacrifices in processing power and multitasking ease due to less RAM and a less powerful CPU.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.1/10
3.8/10
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo provides a more suitable experience for gaming and 3D applications due to its higher screen refresh rate which can render fast-moving images more smoothly, and a more powerful GPU that can handle complex graphics better than the XPG Xenia 14, which has a standard refresh rate and a less capable GPU for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels in engineering and design tasks due to its higher RAM capacity, advanced OLED screen quality with superior color coverage, and a more powerful CPU and integrated GPU, which are very important for these activities. In comparison, the XPG Xenia 14 offers lighter weight and compactness for portability, but its lesser CPU performance, RAM, and IPS screen with lower color accuracy make it less suited for intense engineering and design demands.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
8.2/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
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
8.6/10
6.9/10
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When selecting a laptop, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's superior panel offers heightened clarity and brightness, making it a great fit for general tasks like web browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design professionals, its broader color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, essential for precise work. However, for gamers and 3D designers, the lack of a high refresh rate on both the ASUS and XPG Xenia 14 means less fluid motion and slower response times, which isn't ideal for fast-paced gaming or smooth 3D rendering.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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
Good
Excellent
14.5in
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 ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,299
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
"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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