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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13, generally less expensive, is a compact, high-quality laptop with strong battery life, making it very suitable for general use and travel. If you prioritize lightweight design and value, it's the better choice. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, typically a bit pricier, is also a good pick for general use with similar battery life and slightly better screen size and quality. It's more appropriate if you require extra screen real estate and slightly higher general use performance. Neither laptop is ideal for heavy engineering tasks, 3D rendering, or intensive gaming due to their integrated graphics and processors. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13
- 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
- The XPG Xenia 14 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13.
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2
6.9
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
442.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Dell XPS 13 and XPG Xenia 14 offer high-resolution displays with bright panels, making text crisp and colors vivid, which is ideal for everyday activities like browsing and video streaming. Their screens also cover a wide range of color gamuts, crucial for accuracy in tasks like photo editing and graphic design, benefitting engineering and design professionals. However, for gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are key to smoother motion and less blur, both laptops fall short as they prioritize resolution and color quality over faster screen refresh capabilities.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Dell XPS 13 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
442.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Dell XPS 13 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13, with a higher-quality screen and excellent keyboard, offers a great experience for general tasks, alongside its powerful CPU ensuring smoother performance. The XPG Xenia 14 stands out with its lightweight design and similar RAM capacity, making it highly portable and equally capable for routine applications; both boast substantial battery life, furthering their suitability for everyday use.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 and the XPG Xenia 14 are both fair for gaming and 3D applications because they feature similar integrated graphics, the Intel Iris Xe, which is decent but not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs, and they both have a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz which is adequate for casual gaming but not ideal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.8
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13, with a more powerful CPU and higher screen brightness, offers stronger performance and a better display for engineering and design tasks compared to the XPG Xenia 14, though both laptops have similar RAM and integrated GPUs, making them competent for such uses. Portability and keyboard quality are highly rated for both, but the XPS 13 might have a slightly better build quality and a quieter operating noise, influencing a more premium user experience.
Content Creation
7.7
7.4
6.2/10
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 XPS 13 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
6.2/10
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 XPS 13 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
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 has 10 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
Excellent
Excellent
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Dell XPS 13 and XPG Xenia 14 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$850
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell XPS 13 has a price of $850 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the Dell XPS 13 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.59 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1250U | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 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 | 442 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 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 | No | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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The Verge
Monica Chen | April 2023
"In the past, the XPS 13 was a hands-down contender for the best laptop on the market. But the Apple-silicon MacBook has since barrelled onto the scene, and it wipes the floor with most of the ultraportable Windows laptops that cross my desk on a daily basis. This XPS is no exception. Compared to the M2 MacBook Air, battery life is worse."
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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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