The Gigabyte A5 offers strong performance for intensive tasks like gaming, at the cost of less portability due to its size and weight, while the XPG Xenia 14 is more portable and also provides good performance, but has a higher price tag. Consider the Gigabyte A5 if you're looking for maximum gaming performance and don't mind carrying a heavier laptop, or the XPG Xenia 14 if you need a balance between performance and mobility, and are willing to invest more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
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
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
6.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 is better for gaming and 3D applications because it includes a Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU which is superior to the XPG Xenia 14's integrated Iris Xe graphics, and it also offers a higher screen refresh rate which is crucial for a smoother gaming experience. While the XPG Xenia 14 has qualities such as a better screen quality and is lighter, its lower-powered GPU and screen refresh rate make it less ideal for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
6.8/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 stands out for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, delivering robust performance and graphics handling for demanding tasks, though at the expense of less portability given its larger screen and heavier build compared to the XPG Xenia 14. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, with its Intel i5 processor and Iris Xe graphics, offers a balance of performance suitable for less graphic-intensive engineering tasks, and excels in portability, making it a more travel-friendly option with a quality keyboard and higher screen resolution in a more compact form factor.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen for content creation.
The Gigabyte A5 and XPG Xenia 14 both offer screens with resolutions and panel types that provide clear and sharp images for everyday tasks and detailed work required in engineering and design, along with sufficient brightness for comfortable viewing. They showcase a wide range of colors covering various spectrums, which is essential for accurately reproducing colors in professional design work. However, their lower refresh rates, while adequate for general use and static imagery in engineering, fall short for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications where higher refresh rates are crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The XPG Xenia 14 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A5 boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics making it suitable for general use that could include gaming or graphics, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which features an Intel i5 processor and Iris Xe graphics which are less powerful yet offer longer usage on a single charge and greater portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.4/10
6.0/10
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 XPG Xenia 14 and Gigabyte A5 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
7.0/10
7.2/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and Gigabyte A5 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
7.2/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte A5 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.
Cost
$830
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the Gigabyte A5 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
"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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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