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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher-end display with better colors for creative work, the Dell XPS 13 Plus delivers with an OLED screen and excellent color coverage, but it comes at a higher price. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 offers a more budget-friendly IPS screen, which is adequate for general use. The XPS 13 Plus has more RAM, which is better for multitasking and more intensive engineering or creative tasks, whereas the Xenia 14's lower RAM makes it more suitable for lighter work and general use. If portability is crucial, both are highly portable, with the Xenia 14 being slightly lighter. The XPS 13 Plus uses more premium materials and has better heat and noise management, which might matter if you use your laptop in quiet environments. Both laptops have similar battery life, suitable for a full day's work without needing to recharge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very 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 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus outshines the XPG Xenia 14 in general use thanks to its superior CPU and double the RAM, ensuring smoother multitasking and performance, while its OLED screen offers better image quality with higher brightness and color coverage for a more vibrant visual experience. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 is lighter and more compact, enhancing portability, and while its IPS screen has lower color fidelity and brightness, it comes with additional RAM and storage slots, giving users the flexibility to upgrade. Both laptops exhibit commendable battery life, but the XPS 13 Plus has a slight edge in keyboard and speaker quality, which is important for overall user experience.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design use because it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher quality OLED screen with better resolution and color coverage compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which has a capable yet less powerful CPU, half the RAM, and an IPS screen with lower resolution and color accuracy. Both are portable and have similar battery capacities and screen sizes, but engineering and design tasks benefit significantly from the Dell's better performance and screen quality.
Content Creation
8.3
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for content creation, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
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
8.3
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.4
6.9
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a combination of sharp resolution and high brightness, making it a great choice for crisp text and vibrant images. In engineering and design, its superior color coverage ensures that colors are accurate and consistent, which is crucial for detailed work. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate, meaning it's not as smooth for fast-paced visuals that are typical in gaming scenarios.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
$1,849
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.1
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
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 Plus and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is considered better for gaming and 3D because it has a higher resolution OLED screen that typically offers better color reproduction and contrast, suiting visually intensive tasks better than the XPG Xenia 14's lower-resolution IPS display. Both laptops have similar integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, but the XPS 13 Plus's more powerful processor can handle gaming and 3D applications more efficiently than the Xenia 14's less powerful CPU.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 and Dell XPS 13 Plus both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 55 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 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 | 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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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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