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Updated January 10, 2024·
For better performance in engineering tasks or intensive gaming, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is a superior choice thanks to its dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card. However, it is heavier and has a lower portability score compared to the XPG Xenia 14, making it less ideal for frequent travel. The Zenbook also costs more, but offers a higher quality OLED screen with better color reproduction, which is beneficial for tasks that require color accuracy. The XPG Xenia 14, on the other hand, is more affordable, lighter, and has a higher portability score, which favors those who need a laptop on the go. It features integrated graphics, making it less suitable for demanding 3D work or gaming but still capable for general use and less intensive engineering applications. Both have similar storage, RAM, and screen resolution, but the Zenbook's larger screen may be preferable for multitasking and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.1
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card which offers better gaming and 3D performance compared to the XPG Xenia 14's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, but both laptops have the same screen refresh rate which is a limiting factor for gaming performance. Additionally, while the ASUS model has a higher-quality OLED display, both have adequate screen quality and CPUs for gaming and 3D tasks, although the ASUS's AMD Ryzen 7 will typically outperform the XPG's Intel i5 in more demanding scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is favored in engineering and design for its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, making it suitable for demanding tasks, while its OLED screen ensures high-quality visuals; the XPG Xenia 14, though less powerful with an Intel CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, offers better portability and a higher-resolution IPS screen for sharp images, which could be advantageously lightweight for on-the-go use in engineering and design.
Screen Quality
7.6
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Pro 15's superior screen resolution and brightness deliver sharper and more vivid visuals, making it an excellent choice for general use where clarity and image quality are key. For professionals in engineering and design, its wide color gamut ensures more accurate color representation, which is essential for tasks that demand color precision. However, its lower refresh rate means it's not optimized for gaming or 3D applications, which require smooth motion and rapid frame changes to enhance the user experience.
Battery
12.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,109
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, making it suitable for various tasks beyond general use, while its OLED screen offers high-quality visuals, but with a weight that's less portable and shorter battery life compared to lighter laptops. The XPG Xenia 14, on the other hand, offers decent performance with its Intel CPU and integrated graphics and boasts a high portability score and longer battery life, suitable for general use with a focus on carrying it around easily, although the screen, while good, is not as superior as the ASUS's OLED display.
Content Creation
7.7
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Pro 15 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 12.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 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 | 346 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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