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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP 14" Laptop is more budget-friendly and offers solid everyday performance, making it suitable for general use with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor, integrated Vega graphics, and moderate storage. However, for a somewhat higher price, the XPG Xenia 14 provides a more portable design, longer battery life, and significantly better overall performance due to its Intel i5 processor and higher RAM, making it better for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning and engineering tasks. Neither are ideal for intensive gaming. The Xenia 14 also has a higher resolution display and additional features such as a fingerprint reader and backlit keyboard. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop, with lesser RAM and a less capable processor compared to the XPG Xenia 14, is adequate for general use and offers reasonable battery life, screen quality, and portability but falls short in providing a standout experience in these areas. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 not only has double the RAM and a more powerful processor, which contributes to better overall performance but also boasts a higher resolution and screen quality, longer battery life, and a lighter build, making it a better option for more demanding general use applications.
Engineering and Design
6.0
6.8
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 and HP 14" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design, though the XPG Xenia 14 is somewhat better.
The HP 14" Laptop, with a mid-range CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a lower quality screen, is fair for engineering and design tasks, while the XPG Xenia 14 boasts a better CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a significantly higher quality screen, making it good for these tasks. Additionally, while both laptops are portable, XPG Xenia 14 is lighter and has better battery life, which enhances its portability and usability for longer periods away from power sources.
Screen Quality
6.3
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering a laptop for general use, a display with vibrant colors, higher resolution, and adequate brightness, as found in the XPG Xenia 14, enhances daily activities like browsing and watching videos, while the HP 14" provides a satisfactory experience but may not be as sharp or vivid. The XPG Xenia 14's display, which covers a wider color gamut, is a boon for engineering and design professionals who require precise color accuracy for their work, an area where the HP 14" falls short. However, both laptops are not ideal for 3D gaming, as high refresh rates are crucial for smooth visuals during fast-paced games, and although both have acceptable resolutions and panel types, they lack the rapid refresh rates gamers often seek.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the HP 14" Laptop has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
7.2
The XPG Xenia 14 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$414
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $414 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop has an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U with Vega 7 graphics, which offers modest gaming capabilities and the XPG Xenia 14 comes equipped with an Intel i5-1135G7 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, also known for fair gaming performance; both laptops have similar 60Hz refresh rates which are adequate for some gaming but not optimal for fast-paced action games that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Content Creation
7.0
7.4
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 and HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8
7.2
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to be good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 14" Laptop | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$414 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.22 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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