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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 15 is a bit more expensive and offers stronger performance in engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks due to its dedicated Nvidia GPU compared to the integrated graphics of the XPG Xenia 14. However, the XPG is more portable with a higher battery life and larger storage. Both have similar RAM, but the larger screen and higher weight of the MSI Prestige 15 might be less convenient for travel. The MSI's build quality, keyboard, and speaker ratings are slightly better. If portability and battery are top priorities, go for the XPG; if better performance and build are more important, choose the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
298.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 15 and the XPG Xenia 14 have similar screen quality.
For general use, both the MSI Prestige 15 and the XPG Xenia 14 offer displays that provide clear visuals and vivid colors due to their high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, these laptops excel with displays that cover a wide range of colors, ensuring that professionals can see accurate and consistent colors when working on projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops' screens fall short because they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals that gamers and 3D designers typically need.
Battery
7.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
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 MSI Prestige 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,044
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The MSI Prestige 15 has a price of $1,044 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
298.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 15 and XPG Xenia 14 are well-suited for general use due to their capable CPUs, sufficient RAM, and quality IPS screens. The Prestige 15 offers a larger screen size and dedicated GPU for potentially better multimedia performance, while the Xenia 14 is lighter with longer battery life, making it highly portable.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.1
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Prestige 15 has a dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, which is better suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the XPG Xenia 14's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics; however, both laptops have the same 60Hz screen refresh rate, which limits their gaming performance. While the MSI's dedicated GPU is a significant advantage for visually intensive tasks, neither are top-tier gaming machines due to the modest refresh rates and CPUs that are not the most powerful on the market.
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.8
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 15 to be good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 15 is well-suited for engineering and design work due to its dedicated Nvidia GPU, which can handle graphics-intensive tasks, and a comfortable screen size and resolution for detailed work. Meanwhile, the XPG Xenia 14, although lacking a dedicated GPU, offers a higher resolution and contrast screen for sharp visuals, along with superior portability due to its lighter weight and smaller screen size..
Content Creation
7.5
7.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 15 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.2
7.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 and MSI Prestige 15 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
7.2
The MSI Prestige 15 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 MSI Prestige 15 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 15 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,044 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.73 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.2" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 82 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 298 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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