The HP Dragonfly Pro is typically more expensive than the XPG Xenia, offering a more premium business experience and robust build quality. The Dragonfly has more modern features, like a higher capacity battery and touch screen, but is slightly heavier, indicating it might be less portable than the lighter and more compact Xenia. The Xenia may be more cost-effective for those who prioritize a portable and lightweight machine that can handle general use adequately. If you prefer a laptop for more intensive tasks like engineering, the Dragonfly's better performance might be worth the extra expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is praised for its excellent keyboard, speaker quality, and heat management, which are all key factors for a smooth and comfortable general-use experience, while its battery life is also rated best and it offers a very good portability score, making it ideal for users on the go.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
6.8/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Radeon GPU, supporting demanding engineering and design applications, and features a high-quality IPS screen with superior brightness and color accuracy. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 offers an Intel i5 processor with Iris Xe graphics, which is competent for engineering and design tasks, and is more portable and lightweight, but its screen is not as bright and has slightly lower color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.4/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for content creation, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is somewhat better.
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
7.8/10
7.2/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for software development, though the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.1/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering the HP Dragonfly Pro and the XPG Xenia for general use, both offer displays with satisfactory resolution and brightness, which ensures that text is sharp and the screen is easy to see in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design tasks, both laptops have screens that cover a broad range of colors, meeting the necessary standards for color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they fall short as their screens do not have high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and a responsive gaming experience.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
$1,400
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 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.
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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
"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."
Get a great deal on the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" or the XPG Xenia 14
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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