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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers high performance suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, along with a high-quality display for color-sensitive work, but it is less portable and has a lower battery life. Alternatively, the XPG Xenia 14 is more affordable, significantly lighter, and has longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and portability, but it doesn't perform as well in demanding tasks and the screen isn't as advanced. Consider the Gigabyte Aero 17 if performance and screen quality are priorities, or the XPG Xenia 14 for cost savings and greater mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers strong performance for general use with its high-end CPU and plenty of RAM, a sharp display with great color coverage making visuals vibrant, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life which may not suit those frequently on the move. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, while having a modest CPU and same amount of RAM, boasts superior portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, and a high-quality display, making it a good fit for users prioritizing mobility and all-day use without compromising on screen quality and general performance.
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.1
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, essential for smooth visuals in fast-paced games. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 offers fair performance for gaming and 3D with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate, which is sufficient for less demanding gaming and provides better battery life and portability.
Engineering and Design
8.8
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a stronger CPU and GPU combination, more RAM, and a superior Mini LED display with higher resolution, which provides an excellent screen quality for detailed engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 is lighter and more portable with a solid screen aspect ratio and good display quality, but it has a less powerful GPU and CPU, making it suitable for less demanding engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.4
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 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
9.2
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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 17 boasts a high resolution and brightness, coupled with a robust range of colors, making it adept for detailed engineering work and general tasks, yet its refresh rate may not be suited for the fast-paced visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications. The XPG Xenia 14 offers good resolution and adequate brightness for day-to-day activities and sufficient color range for engineering and design, but like the Aero 17, it falls short in refresh rate for gaming and 3D content. In both cases, while the color performance and display clarity serve well for productivity and creative tasks, gaming and 3D enthusiasts may find the screens' refresh capabilities lacking for a smooth, immersive experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.2
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
$2,071
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a price of $2,071 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 17 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.6" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 17
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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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 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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