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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a high-end device with better performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D modeling, and machine learning due to its powerful processor and graphics card. Suitable for gaming, it has a higher resolution and refresh rate touchscreen that is more responsive for fast motion but is heavier and less portable. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 is a more affordable, lightweight laptop with longer battery life and very high portability, perfect for general use and document-oriented engineering work. However, its performance for graphic-intensive tasks and engineering simulations will be limited by its less powerful graphics and processor. Both have good build quality, but if premium features for intensive applications are a must, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 is the better choice, at the expense of portability and price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.3
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
503.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for general use because it offers a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, high-resolution touchscreen, and a sizeable solid-state drive, although it is heavier and has less battery life compared to some competitors. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 also supports general use with a capable though less powerful CPU, less RAM, a high-quality non-touchscreen, and excellent portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, but it compromises on storage and graphical power.
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.1
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience with a higher refresh rate display and a more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, both of which are very important for gaming performance and visual fluidity. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 has a standard refresh rate and relies on integrated graphics, making it less capable for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.7
6.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is considered very good for engineering and design because it boasts a high-performance CPU, abundant RAM, a powerful GPU, and a high-resolution touchscreen with flexible hinge for drawing and design tasks.
Content Creation
8.4
7.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
8.2
7.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
7.9
6.9
14.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
503.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers a higher resolution and brighter display, which enhances the visibility and clarity needed for general use, while its wide color gamut supports accurate color representation essential for engineering and design applications. The XPG Xenia 14, while still providing a decent resolution and adequate brightness, may not match the visual fidelity of the Surface for daily tasks and professional design work. However, both laptops are not optimal for 3D gaming purposes, as they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals and gameplay.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has 8 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
14.4in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
$3,300
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a price of $3,300 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,300 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9.1'' x 0.86'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.72" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.06" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 64 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.4" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 503 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The new Surface Laptop Studio with its foldable display is supposed to replace the old Surface Book and the overall impression is good after our review. The build quality and the materials are top-notch, the performance utilization of the two components is solid and the device does not show any major flaws in terms of display or speakers, either. The folding mechanism leaves a sold impression as well, but it remains to be seen how it will hold up over the years. The so-called presentation mode is also not ideal since it covers the whole keyboard."
XPG Xenia 14
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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 Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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