XPG Xenia Xe
The Xenia offers long battery life and solid performance in a light package, but an uncomfortable keyboard and ultra-reflective screen hold it back.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- Display: IPS 14” 16:10 FHD-60Hz, 1920 x 1200, 92% Screen ratio, 400nits, sRGB 100%
- Intel 11 Gen CPU & Intel Iris Xe GPU, XPG PCIe 4x4 NVMe 512GB SSD, DDR4 3200MHz 16GB RAM
- Versatile IO ports, Thunderbolt 4 (USB 4.0) *1 ,USB 3.0 Gen 2 Type-C (with DP1.4)*1, USB 3 Gen1 Type-A *2, HDMI 2.0b, Card Reader (UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC), Audio 3.5mm Combo Jack, Power connector.
- Magnesium alloy chassis and 970g (2.13lbs) super lightweight
- Supports up to 3x external 4K monitors
- OS: Windows 10 Home. (Free upgrade to Windows 11, upgrade will be delivered to qualifying devices late 2021 into 2022. Timing will vary by device. Certain features require specific hardware)
PROS
+ + Fast SSD
+ + Long battery life
+ + Decent Audio
+ + Strong performance among Intel ultrabooks
CONS
- Expensive
- Glare-heavy display
- Uncomfortable keyboard
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on May 25, 2021
The Xenia offers long battery life and solid performance in a light package, but an uncomfortable keyboard and ultra-reflective screen hold it back.
60
By PCMag on June 03, 2021
XPG’s Xenia Xe, based on an Intel NUC laptop design, is a punchy, capable break from the mainstream among ultraportable laptops, but it could use a styling makeover to match its lofty price.
70