For better battery life and a more lightweight and portable option, the XPG Xenia 14 is a solid choice. It's also praised for higher build quality and screen colors. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop is more budget-friendly with a larger screen, but it compromises on battery life and performance. If general usage and value are priorities, consider the HP 15". If you need better performance for engineering tasks, better screen quality, and a more travel-friendly laptop, and are willing to spend more, the XPG Xenia 14 is recommended. Both are not suitable for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" 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 for content creation
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 15" Laptop has a fair assessment for general use because it has a basic Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM which are adequate for routine tasks, a decent but less vibrant screen, and average battery life, but it is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight. The XPG Xenia 14, on the other hand, is considered good for general use as it offers a more powerful Intel i5 processor, double the RAM at 16GB, a higher quality screen with better color accuracy and brightness, longer battery life, and greater portability owing to its smaller size and lighter weight.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
6.8/10
5.8/10
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 15" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design, though the XPG Xenia 14 is somewhat better.
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.
Software Development
6.7/10
7.2/10
5.8/10
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
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for software development, while the HP 15" 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.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 15" Laptop offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for typical activities such as web browsing and document editing but lacks the wider color gamut necessary for precise engineering and design work, and its modest refresh rate limits it for fast-paced gaming or 3D modeling. The XPG Xenia 14, with its superior resolution and brightness, caters to those who prioritize sharp text and clear visuals across various applications, including engineering where accurate color representation is essential, yet it may not satisfy gamers or 3D artists looking for smoother motion and quicker screen responses. Both laptops may fall short for gaming and 3D tasks because refresh rates, crucial for these applications, aren't as high as specialized gaming laptops that offer more fluid visuals for fast-moving images.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 has good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$378
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop and the XPG Xenia 14 are both considered fair for gaming and 3D primarily due to their integrated graphics units, which offer moderate performance for these tasks, and their screen refresh rates are standard at 60Hz, which is sufficient for casual gaming but may not be ideal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates. Although the Xenia has a slightly better CPU and screen resolution, both laptops have similar limitations in their GPUs and refresh rates, making them adequate but not exceptional for gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to be good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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.
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How the HP 15" Laptop and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
"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
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