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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell G15 5520, with a heftier build and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, is suited for intensive gaming, 3D, and engineering but has lower battery life and portability. Conversely, the XPG Xenia 14 offers better battery life and is more portable due to its lighter weight, but with its integrated Iris Xe graphics, it is less suitable for demanding tasks and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Dell G15 5520 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
The Dell G15 5520 offers strong performance with a higher-tier CPU and dedicated GPU, making it suitable for a range of tasks including more demanding applications, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life, affecting portability. The XPG Xenia 14 provides good performance for everyday tasks with adequate CPU and integrated graphics, boasts a higher resolution and brighter screen for crisp visuals, and is lighter with longer battery life, enhancing portability.
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.1
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520 offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D performance, while the XPG Xenia 14, although it has a competent CPU and good screen quality, lags behind in the graphics department, making it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520 with its powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU outperforms the XPG Xenia 14 in tasks that require more processing power and graphical performance, which is crucial for engineering and design software. However, the XPG Xenia 14, offering a higher screen pixel density and lighter design, provides better screen clarity and portability, making it a suitable option for those valuing ease of transport and detailed visuals over raw performance.
Content Creation
7.9
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for content creation, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.1
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Dell G15 5520 and XPG Xenia 14 offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, making text clear and images vivid, which is essential for daily tasks like browsing, watching videos, and document editing. In engineering and design, these laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for tasks like photo editing, CAD, and other design work. However, for 3D and gaming, despite having appropriate resolution, their screens lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion rendering, which is key for fast-paced games and fluid 3D animations.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 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
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.5
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 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
7.4
7.2
The Dell G15 5520 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 Dell G15 5520 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell G15 5520 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.55 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.06" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.74" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 251 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."
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 Dell
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