The HP Spectre x360 offers better performance for intensive engineering tasks, with a more powerful main processor and higher battery capacity, but it is more expensive and less portable than the XPG Xenia 14. The Spectre also comes with a larger, higher-resolution touchscreen, which is advantageous for productivity and multimedia use. Conversely, the XPG Xenia 14 is lighter and offers greater portability with a higher portability score, making it a better choice for users who prioritize a lightweight laptop for everyday use. Both laptops have similar levels of RAM and storage, suitable for general use and multitasking. If you require a machine for general usage with an emphasis on easy carrying, the XPG Xenia could be better, but if you need higher performance for demanding applications and value screen quality, the Spectre x360 would be the more suitable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
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
8.2/10
7.3/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 stands out for general use with a more powerful CPU, a high-resolution touchscreen that doubles as a tablet, and longer battery life, all of which contribute to an excellent overall experience. Conversely, the XPG Xenia 14, while offering a lighter frame for better portability, has a less powerful processor and screen quality, and shorter battery life, yet still provides a solid user experience for everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.8/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 offers powerful performance for engineering and design thanks to a high-resolution screen, fast CPU, and ample RAM, but it is less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, while also suitable for engineering and design due to its quality screen and sufficient CPU and RAM, trades off some performance for better portability and lower operating noise.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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.
Software Development
8.3/10
7.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for software development, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
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
7.6/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Spectre x360 boasts a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for tasks like browsing, office work, and video streaming which are typical in general use. For engineering and design, its expansive color coverage ensures accurate color representation critical for detailed design work, though for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate means it won't be as smooth or responsive as displays designed for those purposes. The XPG Xenia 14, while also providing a good quality display for general use and satisfactory color gamuts for professional design tasks, falls in the same category as the HP for gaming, as it does not support the high refresh rates avid gamers seek.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The HP Spectre x360 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
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$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
The HP Spectre x360 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its higher-end Intel i7 processor and superior graphics capabilities with Iris Xe, while the XPG Xenia 14, although still fair for gaming and 3D, is limited by its lower-tier Intel i5 processor and the same level of Iris Xe graphics. Despite both having a 60Hz screen refresh rate, the Spectre's better CPU and GPU combination makes it more capable of handling demanding tasks.
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How the HP Spectre x360 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
"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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