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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a larger screen and superior gaming performance thanks to its dedicated graphics card, making it well-suited for gaming and engineering tasks. However, this comes with reduced portability and shorter battery life. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 is more portable with a longer battery life, making it a good choice for everyday use and work on the go, but it has less powerful integrated graphics which aren't ideal for intensive gaming or engineering tasks. Consider what's more important for your needs: high-performance and larger screen size or portability and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.1
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it well suited for gaming and 3D applications where quick, smooth visuals are crucial. While the XPG Xenia 14 offers decent performance with a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, it wouldn't be as capable in handling intensive graphics tasks as efficiently.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.3
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering a laptop for general use, the panel type, resolution, and brightness determine the quality of the display; the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and XPG Xenia 14 both offer displays that satisfy these requirements with clear, sharp images and ample brightness, making them good choices. For engineering and design work, accurate color reproduction is vital, and while both laptops provide a decent range of colors, they might lack the full spectrum found in displays emphasizing wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is crucial to render smooth motion, and in this regard, both models fall short, offering less fluid visuals which would be noticeable in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 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
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,190
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a larger screen with a high refresh rate and a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it suitable for tasks that benefit from these features such as gaming; however, its larger size and shorter battery life make it less portable compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which has a more compact form, longer battery life, and a higher resolution screen that favors everyday mobility and media consumption.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
8.5/10
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 Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.4
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 7 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,190 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 351 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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