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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell Precision 5470 and the XPG Xenia 14 depends on your needs. The Dell has a powerful processor and specialized graphics good for intensive engineering tasks, and is considered a premium business laptop, but it's also more expensive and heavier. It offers a bright and color-accurate display, and has a solid build with a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and facial recognition. However, if you prioritize something more affordable and portable, the XPG Xenia has a commendable battery life, a lighter weight, and still suitable for general use and engineering with satisfactory performance and display quality, though it lacks the advanced professional graphics of the Dell. Both have a similar screen size, resolution, and lack of a numerical keyboard, with ample storage and RAM for typical use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.1
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Dell Precision 5470 is somewhat better.
The Dell Precision 5470 is better for gaming and 3D applications due to its stronger Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU which outperforms the Intel Iris Xe graphics in the XPG Xenia 14, providing superior graphical processing capabilities essential for such intense visual tasks. Although both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, the superior GPU in the Dell Precision 5470 renders it more capable of taking advantage of high refresh rates in demanding scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.8
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Precision 5470 is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Dell Precision 5470 is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, with a high-quality screen and build, although it is heavier and less portable than the XPG Xenia 14, which also has robust engineering capabilities with an Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, alongside excellent portability and slightly higher battery life. The tradeoff with the Xenia 14 is in raw power and screen brightness compared to the Precision 5470, but it compensates with better portability and less weight.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Dell Precision 5470 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When used for general duties like browsing the web, writing documents, or watching videos, both the Dell Precision 5470 and the XPG Xenia 14 offer displays that are sharp, bright, and use panels that produce vivid colors and crisp text. For engineering and design tasks that demand accurate color representation, such as photo editing or CAD software, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring that the colors you see on screen are precise and cover a broad spectrum. However, for gaming and 3D applications which benefit from smoother motion and less blur, these laptops are less ideal due to their lower refresh rates, even though they still maintain good resolution and panel quality.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality, while the XPG Xenia 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,669
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Dell Precision 5470 offers robust performance for general use with an advanced CPU suitable for more demanding tasks, a high-quality screen, and better build quality, making it a reliable work laptop; however, its bulkier build and slightly shorter battery life make it less portable than the XPG Xenia 14, which boasts a lighter design and longer battery life, making it advantageous for users who prioritize mobility and long usage times away from power outlets. Both laptops feature quality keyboards and similar amounts of RAM and display properties, ensuring comfortable use and clear visuals for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
7.8
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Precision 5470 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
7.7
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 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 Precision 5470 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.
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How the Dell Precision 5470 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Precision 5470 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,669 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.26 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.27" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | 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 | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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PCMag
Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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
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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