BEST Device? Asus ROG Flow Z13 Vs ProArt PX13?

Tech comparison summary: Asus ROG Flow Z13 vs ProArt PX13

The video compares Asus’s ROG Flow Z13 against the ProArt PX13, focusing on whether the newer AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Plus chip in the Z13 is worth the extra cost versus the typically more affordable PX13. The creator argues the PX13 remains very competitive, but the Z13 is the stronger performer, especially for creative workloads.

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1) Form factor & build/usability

PX13 preference

• The speaker personally prefers the PX13 because it’s a more traditional clamshell laptop, which fits an “on-the-go” workflow better.

Z13 form factor drawback (per creator)

• The Z13’s tablet-style setup doesn’t match the creator’s preferred way of working.

Tablet-mode behavior / keyboard limitations (important)

• Both devices support pen input, but the workflow differs:
  • PX13: the keyboard stops working when detached (no keyboard in tablet mode).
  • For pen + keyboard “creative setups,” the creator notes you can’t reposition the keyboard independently; if you want the keyboard, the laptop must remain connected.
• If flexibility is important, the creator suggests using a separate Bluetooth keyboard.

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2) Pen compatibility & input feel

• Both devices support pen workflows with:
  • Similar pen stroke behavior
  • Palm rejection that’s not perfect (some palm contact sensitivity is possible), but it’s described as good
• The video implies both are easy for pen-based use.

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3) ASUS Dial / trackpad features

• The ASUS dial on the trackpad isn’t treated as a major selling point by the speaker.
• Both trackpads are praised:
  • Very quiet
  • Nearly identical size
• The creator includes audio/B-roll samples of typing and trackpad sounds.

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4) Display & refresh-rate decision

A key complaint about older ProArt models was lower refresh rate. The video provides specifics:

• PX13: 60 Hz, 3K display
• Z13: 180 Hz, 2.5K display

Takeaway:

• If you want a higher refresh rate, the creator says the Z13 is the easy choice.
• It costs hundreds of dollars more, making the performance/value trade-off central.

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5) Ports, chargers, webcam/audio samples

The creator says both devices have essentially the same port connectivity, including:

• Shared charging solution (“new square charger”)
• HDMI
• USB-C / USB-A
• microSD card reader (noted to be on different sides)
• Headphone jack

Also:

• Webcams are located on the top bezel.
• The video shows webcam and audio samples for both.

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6) Speakers and battery life

Speakers

• The video includes audio samples of both devices’ built-in speakers.

Battery life

• Z13 is better for low-power tasks (streaming, general productivity).
• For heavier creative work (Photoshop / video editing):
  • Battery life is described as nearly the same during demanding exports/editing.
• Reason given: GPU power draw affects efficiency, with Z13 being more power efficient for lighter productivity scenarios.

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7) Upgrade path & maintenance

• Both offer M.2 storage access, but they differ in difficulty:
  • PX13: requires removing the entire bottom cover to reach M.2
  • Z13: has a quick-access panel, making upgrades easier
• RAM is not upgradeable on either device, so configuration choice matters.

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8) Thermals & fan noise

• Z13 is quieter: slightly lower fan noise in both performance and silent modes.
  • Silent mode: cited around 37–41 dB for both
  • Performance mode: Z13 is described as about 4–5 dB quieter
• Thermals: both manage well; about 75–81°C referenced for 4K export on the chipset.

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Real-world performance benchmarks (creative workloads)

Both machines are tested with these configurations:

• Z13: Ryzen AI Max+ Plus 395, Radeon 8060S, 32GB RAM
• PX13: Ryzen AI 9 HX370, RTX 4060, 32GB RAM

Photoshop & AI tasks

• Photoshop: Z13 faster by roughly ~2,000 points (32GB configuration).
• AI Denoise: Z13 slightly faster by a few seconds.

3D/CAD (3DS Max / Maya / Creo)

• Results are described as fairly even across those apps.
• Strong claim: SolidWorks favors Radeon significantly
  • The speaker says Radeon “holds the crown” in SolidWorks by a large margin.
  • Recommendation: for SolidWorks, choose the Z13 and get 64GB+ RAM.

Video editing/export performance

• 4K export:
  • Z13: 2:25
  • PX13: 2:46
• 6K export:
  • Z13: 14:03
  • PX13: 18:42
  • Claimed improvement: about 4 minutes faster on Z13
• Smooth playback / dropped frames:
  • 6K V-Raw drop frames reported as ~8 (Z13) vs ~265 (PX13)
  • The creator notes these differences are likely minor/unnoticeable in real use.

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Main buying conclusion (as presented)

• Z13: Better for performance, higher refresh rate, quieter performance, and faster creative benchmarks—especially for SolidWorks, Photoshop, and video exports.

• PX13: Better value if you prefer clamshell ergonomics and want to save money, while still delivering strong performance.

Price matching caveat

• The creator emphasizes comparing like-for-like configurations (e.g., RAM size and GPU tier).
• Benchmarks are largely framed as RTX 4060 + 32GB PX13 versus 32GB Z13.

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Guides/tutorials referenced

• The video references the creator’s separate live stream for deeper video editing benchmarking across multiple codecs and frame rates for both models.
• It mentions using Armory Crate Center on the Z13 to swap/system settings related to RAM/GPU allocation (feature not available on PX13):
  • Z13 can share RAM allocation between CPU and GPU
  • Especially beneficial on 64GB or 128GB configurations

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Mentioned source / speakers

• Main speaker: the video’s reviewer/host (no name provided in the subtitles)
• Production/source references: comparisons and benchmark results presented by the same host; no other named external sources.