The HP Omen 17, while pricier, offers a larger screen and superior gaming performance due to its high-end graphics card, suitable for 3D rendering and engineering tasks. The drawback is reduced portability because of its size and weight. The XPG Xenia 14 is more affordable and notably more portable with a smaller screen, but lacks the high performance for intensive tasks. It's more suited for general use given its adequate processing power for everyday tasks and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 17
Very good for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The HP Omen 17 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 17 is somewhat better.
The HP Omen 17, with a high-performance CPU and ample RAM, suits general use and tasks that demand significant processing power, complemented by a quality screen, although it's less portable and has shorter battery life. Meanwhile, the XPG Xenia 14, while offering sufficient CPU power and RAM for everyday tasks, excels in portability with its lightweight design and extended battery life, paired with a high-quality, smaller screen which enhances its overall convenience for general use.
Gaming and AI
9.0/10
6.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its superior GPU and high screen refresh rate, delivering smoother visuals and better performance in graphic-intensive tasks. While the XPG Xenia 14 offers decent gaming capabilities, its GPU and lower refresh rate might not keep up with the demanding nature of modern games and 3D programs as effectively as the Omen 17.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.8/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 stands out for engineering and design due to its superior CPU (Intel i7-13700HX) and GPU (Nvidia RTX 4080), which offer powerful performance for intensive tasks, and a high-quality screen that enhances detailed work. In contrast, the smaller and lighter XPG Xenia 14, albeit having a good screen and sufficient RAM for multitasking, might lag in performance compared to the HP Omen 17 due to a less powerful CPU (Intel i5-1135G7) and integrated GPU, which may not handle complex 3D tasks as effectively.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you're focused on everyday tasks such as web browsing and document editing, both the HP Omen 17 and XPG Xenia 14 offer displays that are sharp, bright, and clear. However, for engineering and design work, where accurate color reproduction is critical, the screens might not cover the wider color gamuts as extensively as specialized monitors, affecting color precision in your projects. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short, as they lack high refresh rates that provide smoother motion and a competitive edge in fast-paced games.
Battery
3.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,700
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Omen 17 has a price of $1,700 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The HP Omen 17 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
7.4/10
7.2/10
The HP Omen 17 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 HP Omen 17 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
"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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