The ASUS ProArt PZ13 caps a trifecta of new ProArt laptop releases for creative wild children ASUS in 2024. Never content with travelling the road more travelled, the Taiwanese tech company continues its experimental streak with this innovative 2-in-1, which aims to be a Surface Pro rival, iPad Pro killer, and the lightweight device of choice for the outdoorsy creative in your life, all at the same time.

And you know what? It sort of pulls it off. Yes, it’s not as powerful as its bigger siblings, the PX13 or the mighty P16, but it offers something unique instead: a compact tablet-laptop hybrid that – once Qualcomm’s ARM has achieved software compatibility on par with x86 processors – does everything you’ll need from a laptop (as long as you’re not running a 3D studio).

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CPU: Snapdragon X Plus (3.4GHz)
NPU: Qualcomm Hexagon, 45TOPS
Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU
Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X RAM
Screen size: 13.3in OLED touchscreen
Resolution: 2880 x 1800
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Colour gamut (stated): 100% P3
Storage: 1TB SSD
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2x USB-C 4.0, SD Express 7.0 card reader
Dimensions: 29.77 x 20.29 x 0.90 cm
Weight: 850g (without keyboard or sleeve)
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ASUS ProArt PZ13 benchmark scores
Cinebench 2024 Row 0 – Cell 1
CPU single-core 102
CPU multicore 601
Geekbench 6 Row 3 – Cell 1
CPU single-core 2404
CPU multicore 11369
Battery life: 20h 12m
Handbrake 6m00s @ 52.6fps
Apple iPad Pro (M4, 2024)

Apple iPad Pro (M4, 2024)

The most powerful iPad ever is a creative dream, so if you’re more enamoured with the Apple ecosystem, want lots of power in a tiny package, and don’t mind the extra cost of all the accessories, this is your choice.

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge

A slightly cheaper 2-in-1, this Samsung Galaxy Book is not quite as custom-made for creatives, but will cover all the basics for a little bit less.

ASUS ProArt PX13

ASUS ProArt PX13

Conversely, if you want more graphical prowess, simply move up a notch on the ProArt ladder to this pocket rocket of a creative laptop for the AI age.