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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Vector GP76 offers high-end performance suitable for intensive engineering tasks, gaming, and 3D/machine learning, with a powerful processor, dedicated graphics card, and larger screen. However, it is more expensive, heavier, and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 is more affordable and lightweight with a longer battery life, emphasizing portability. It has a slightly higher resolution and aspect ratio screen for better content viewing, but with integrated graphics and a less potent processor, it's less suited for demanding tasks and gaming. Choose the MSI for performance-intensive applications or the XPG for general use and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 offers higher RAM and a more powerful CPU suitable for demanding tasks, making it very good for general use, but its larger screen and lower battery life impact its portability. Meanwhile, the XPG Xenia 14, with lower RAM and a CPU geared towards less intensive use, provides good screen quality and better battery life, packed in a more portable form factor, thus being good for general use.
Gaming and AI
8.4
6.1
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Vector GP76 boasts a high-performance GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and a very high screen refresh rate, which makes it very good for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the XPG Xenia 14 utilizes a lower-tier integrated GPU and has a lower refresh rate, making it only fair for these tasks. Additionally, the MSI's screen quality is enhanced by a larger screen size, though both laptops have similar screen resolutions and quality metrics.
Engineering and Design
8.7
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Vector GP76 is favored for engineering and design work due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, 32GB of RAM, and high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, but its larger size and weight may limit portability. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, with its Intel i5 processor and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, offers good performance for design and less intensive engineering tasks, and its lighter weight and smaller size make it more portable, although it sacrifices some power compared to the MSI.
Content Creation
8.0
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 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
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the MSI Vector GP76 and the XPG Xenia 14 offer pleasing visuals with their resolution and brightness, ensuring that texts and images are clear and vibrant. In engineering and design, these laptops provide broad color gamuts, which allow for more precise color work and better detail in visual projects. However, their screens fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which result in less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced activities.
Battery
4.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Vector GP76 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.2
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,760
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Vector GP76 has a price of $1,760 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.6
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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.
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How the MSI Vector GP76 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Vector GP76 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,760 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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MSI Vector GP76
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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