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Updated January 10, 2024·
In choosing between the Razer Blade 18 and the XPG Xenia 14, consider what's more important to you. If you're focused on intense gaming, 3D rendering, or heavy machine learning tasks, the Razer Blade 18 offers superior performance but at a higher price, is less portable due to its size and weight, and has less battery life. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 will save you money, is very portable, and has excellent battery life, but it's not as capable for demanding applications. The Razer is equipped with a high-end processor and graphics card, and it also has a significantly larger screen and higher refresh rate for fast-motion visuals. The XPG makes compromises in performance but is more suited for general use and on-the-go activities due to its lighter weight and compact design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
524.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 excels in general use due to its high-quality screen, a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and premium build, though it's heavier and has shorter battery life, impacting its portability. In comparison, the XPG Xenia 14 offers good general performance with a better battery life and lighter weight making it more portable, but it has less powerful hardware and a lower-quality screen.
Gaming and AI
8.9
6.1
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 240Hz, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the XPG Xenia 14 features a less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate but less optimal for such tasks. Additionally, the more powerful CPU and superior screen quality found in the Razer Blade 18 contribute to its higher suitability for intensive gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
9.3
6.8
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 CPU, high amount of RAM, advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, and superior screen quality, which facilitate intensive tasks and detailed visuals. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 has a less powerful Intel i5 CPU, less RAM, integrated graphics, and a screen with lower color accuracy and brightness, making it good for lighter engineering use, but it offers greater portability and longer battery life.
Content Creation
8.6
7.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.5
7.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.9
6.9
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
524.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 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 18 has a display with high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for tasks like browsing and video streaming which is ideal for general use. For engineering and design, it covers a wide range of colors, ensuring accurate color representation which is critical for those fields. However, its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smooth visuals desired for high-speed gaming and 3D modeling where quick screen updates are essential.
Battery
4.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Razer Blade 18 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
Fair
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Razer Blade 18 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
$10
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Razer Blade 18 has a price of $10 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the Razer Blade 18 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Blade 18 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$10 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.68 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13950HX | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 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 | 91.7 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 524 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 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 | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 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 | 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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Razer Blade 18
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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