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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Razer Book 13 is more expensive but provides better overall performance, with a higher quality build, superior keyboard, and slightly better battery life which is suitable for intensive tasks and engineering use. It has a touchscreen, which the XPG Xenia 14 lacks, and generally better heat management. The XPG Xenia 14 is lighter and cheaper with a more subtle design, making it better suited for portability and general everyday use. Both have similar general use and screen color performance, but the Razer might suit you better if you need a more robust option for demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- The XPG Xenia 14 has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
6.9
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
507.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 and XPG Xenia 14 both have panels with high resolutions and brightness levels, delivering clarity and visibility that are ideal for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design work, their screens display a wide range of colors accurately, which is crucial for precise visual work, but they may not cover the professional color gamuts entirely. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops can lead to less fluid motion compared to specialized gaming laptops, which may hinder fast-paced visuals and detailed 3D rendering.
Battery
14.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Razer Book 13 has 14 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.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Razer Book 13 has a price of $1,389 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
507.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
14.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Razer Book 13 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Razer Book 13 is geared towards general use with its higher-end CPU for swift performance, ample RAM for multitasking, vibrant and sharp screen quality, and a blend of portability with a compact build and adequate battery life. Both excel in their class while balancing key factors like performance, screen excellence, and the ability to be used on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Razer Book 13 and XPG Xenia 14 are both considered fair for gaming and 3D applications because they use the same integrated GPUs, which deliver moderate performance for these tasks. Their identical screen refresh rates and similar screen pixel densities also mean neither has a distinct advantage in terms of visual fluidity or sharpness, limiting their suitability for more demanding gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.8
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Book 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Razer Book 13 is equipped with a higher-tier CPU and a brighter screen, which makes it more suitable for demanding engineering tasks and design work where screen clarity is crucial. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, while still adequate for such tasks, has a slightly lower-tier CPU and a less bright screen, but it compensates with a lighter weight for better portability.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 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
7.5
7.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 and Razer Book 13 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Razer Book 13 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Book 13 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,389 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.64" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.81" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | 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 | 14 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 507 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 1 | 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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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