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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks like gaming or 3D rendering and don't mind a heavier laptop with shorter battery life and a higher price, consider the MSI Titan. However, if portability, longer battery life, and a lower price are more important to you, and you're okay with less powerful capabilities that are still suitable for general use and some lighter creative tasks, the XPG Xenia might be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.8
7.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
401.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The MSI Titan 18 HX, with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, offers fast performance and a high-quality screen ideal for demanding tasks, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less suited for on-the-go use. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, while still providing sufficient power for everyday tasks and a commendable screen, excels in portability and longer battery life, although it might not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the MSI Titan.
Gaming and AI
9.4
6.1
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Titan 18 HX, with its high-end GPU and fast screen refresh rate, excels in delivering smooth and detailed gaming and 3D experiences. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 with a lower-tier GPU and more modest screen refresh rate provides a satisfactory but less impressive performance for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.9
6.8
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
128.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Titan 18 HX offers top-tier CPU, substantial RAM, and a powerful GPU, making it excellent for demanding engineering tasks, complemented by a high-quality screen that professionals need, but it's less portable and likely noisier under load. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 also provides good CPU and RAM specs with a capable GPU and nice screen, balancing performance with better portability and potentially quieter operation for less intensive engineering work.
Content Creation
9.0
7.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
128.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent 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
8.9
7.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
128.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
9.2
6.9
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
401.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Titan 18 HX offers superior screen quality for general use and engineering due to its higher resolution and brightness, along with wider color coverage which ensures more accurate colors crucial for detailed design work. Conversely, this laptop's lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion and quicker response times are priority. The XPG Xenia 14, while providing good resolution and adequate color accuracy for general use and design tasks, falls short for gaming and 3D purposes because of its lower refresh rate, which is less conducive to the fast-paced visuals required in those areas.
Battery
4.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
Poor
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
7.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
$4,949
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a price of $4,949 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the MSI Titan 18 HX and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Titan 18 HX | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,949 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.93 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.9" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 12.08" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-14900HX | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 128 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 4096 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 401 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | 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 | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 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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MSI Titan 18 HX
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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
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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