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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the Razer Blade 14 is a better choice as it has a more powerful main processor and GPU. However, it is significantly more expensive, heavier, and has a little bit lower battery life. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 is lighter, typically less expensive, and offers superior battery life, making it a better option for portability and general use. The tradeoff is that it has a weaker processor and lacks a dedicated GPU, which limits its performance for intensive tasks. Both laptops have a 14-inch display, but the Razer Blade 14 has a higher resolution and refresh rate, which is better for gaming and visual work, whereas the XPG Xenia 14 has a lower resolution and refresh rate, which may suffice for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
328.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 offers higher CPU and RAM performance, better screen quality, and superior portability which makes it very good for general use; it also has a longer battery life as a significant advantage. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 also delivers good performance for general use but falls short mainly on screen quality and portability, although it still manages to handle general applications satisfactorily.
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.1
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, offering superior graphics performance and smoother visuals compared to the XPG Xenia 14, which has an Intel Iris Xe Graphics and a 60Hz screen refresh rate. While both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the GPU and screen refresh rate of the Razer Blade are more aligned with the demands of high-end gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4
6.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14, with its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, is excellent for demanding engineering and design applications and offers a high-resolution display, which justifies its suitability for very good performance in these areas.
Content Creation
8.1
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 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
7.9
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 is somewhat better.
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
8.0
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
328.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Razer Blade 14 offers a high resolution and brightness, coupled with a panel type that delivers clear and vibrant images, making it excellent for general use and engineering tasks which require accurate color representation. However, its screen falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for the fast-paced visuals those tasks demand. The XPG Xenia 14 also has a good resolution and panel for everyday tasks and provides an adequate color range for professional design work but, just like the Razer, its refresh rate isn't high enough for the smoothest gaming or 3D rendering experience.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Razer Blade 14 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
$1,965
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Razer Blade 14 has a price of $1,965 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Battery
9.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
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How the Razer Blade 14 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Blade 14 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,965 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.92 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.59" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.66" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 9.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 62 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 328 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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