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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5431 is often slightly more expensive and less portable than the XPG Xenia 14, but it offers a longer battery life and a slightly better performance for engineering tasks due to its newer processor. The XPG Xenia 14 is typically less expensive, lighter, and has a more portable design with a higher portability score, along with double the storage capacity. Both laptops have similar screen sizes and types with nearly identical resolutions. If battery life and performance for engineering tasks are priorities, the Dell might suit your needs better. However, if you value portability, savings, and additional storage, the XPG is a strong choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5431
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
241.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5431's screen is adequate for general use due to its decent resolution and brightness but may not satisfy those looking for exceptional color quality or sharpness. Its fair performance for engineering and design stems from acceptable color reproduction but falls short for professionals needing precision in color-critical work. For gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rate limits the smoothness of motion, making it less ideal for fast-paced visuals or professional animation work, despite having a reasonable resolution and panel type.
Portability
Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 5431 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Latitude 5431 has a price of $950 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
241.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and XPG Xenia 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
6.2
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5431 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5431, while having a decent processor, tends to have weaker graphics performance and a standard screen refresh rate, making it less ideal for high-end gaming or 3D tasks. Alternatively, the XPG Xenia 14, usually equipped with better graphics and a higher screen refresh rate, offers smoother visuals and gameplay, though its overall performance still might not satisfy the demands of the most graphic-intensive games or professional 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.8
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Latitude 5431 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Latitude 5431, with an Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, is suited for engineering and design due to its adequate power for multitasking and moderate graphic workloads, while the XPG Xenia 14, although housed with a similar class of Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, offers a higher screen resolution and brightness, enhancing visual clarity which is essential for precision in design tasks. Despite both having the same amount of RAM, the Dell's slightly larger weight affects portability in comparison to the lighter and thus more portable XPG Xenia 14, but both offer good keyboards and manage operating noise well, making them practical for professional environments.
Content Creation
7.4
7.4
7.1/10
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 Latitude 5431 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
7.3
7.2
7.1/10
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 Dell Latitude 5431 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5431 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Dell Latitude 5431 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 Latitude 5431 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Latitude 5431 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.96'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.65" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1250P | 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 | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 241 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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