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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers superior performance powers with a top-tier processor and dedicated graphics, ideal for engineering, 3D work, and gaming, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 is more affordable and lightweight, making it better for general use and portability, but has less storage and relies on integrated graphics, which are less suited for intensive tasks. Consider the Aero 16 if high performance and screen quality are crucial, or the Xenia 14 for day-to-day tasks and better battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is suited for general use because of its strong CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality OLED screen providing vivid colors and sharp images, but falls short on portability due to its weight and size, and it has moderate battery life. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 also meets general usage needs with sufficient CPU performance and RAM, boasts a portable design with a lighter weight and longer battery life, but it has a lower storage capacity and an IPS screen which, while still good, is not as color-rich as the Aero's OLED display.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.1
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is more suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card providing more rendering power, and its OLED screen offering greater visual clarity and color accuracy. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 has an Intel Iris Xe graphics card which is less powerful for gaming and a standard IPS display, indicating reduced graphic fidelity compared to the Aero 16.
Engineering and Design
8.6
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 stands out for engineering and design use with its powerful Intel i7 processor, high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, ample RAM, and superior OLED screen which together deliver exceptional performance and visual clarity for complex tasks. In comparison, the XPG Xenia 14 offers good performance with a capable Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, sufficient RAM, and a quality IPS screen, balancing the needs of engineering software with greater portability and a quieter operation.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
7.9
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 is somewhat better.
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
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers high resolution and brightness along with a panel type that delivers crisp and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks, making it well-suited for general use. Its wide color gamuts cater to the precision needed for engineering and design work, with accurate color representation crucial in those fields. However, its lower refresh rate limits the screen’s ability to display fast-moving images smoothly, which is a drawback for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.2
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,260
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 16 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 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 | 368 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 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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Gigabyte Aero 16
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Tom's Hardware
Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
XPG Xenia 14
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NotebookCheck
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 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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