ASUS ProArt PX13

A 13-inch 2-in-1 with a desktop-class CPU and a gorgeous OLED screen. The 60Hz display and mid-tier GPU hold it back from true gaming glory, but for creators on the move, this is the one to beat.

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is a 12-core Zen 5 chip that boosts to 5.1GHz, and it lands in the 89th percentile for CPU performance. That's genuinely impressive for a 13-inch laptop. The RTX 4050 with 6GB VRAM is solid but not spectacular, sitting around the 79th percentile. It'll handle creative work and light gaming fine, but don't expect to crank Cyberpunk at native 2.8K resolution. The 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM is a standout, putting it in the 91st percentile. Storage is a 1TB NVMe SSD, which is about average for this class. The weakest link is AI and LLM performance at 43.2 out of 100, which is ironic given the 'AI' branding on the processor.

The obvious rival is the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max, which absolutely destroys the PX13 in raw performance but costs significantly more and weighs more too. The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is the closest Windows alternative, offering similar specs with a higher refresh rate display. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro has a better screen and lighter build but lacks the discrete GPU. If you need the 2-in-1 form factor with a real GPU, the PX13 is nearly alone in this size class. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 will crush it in gaming but it's a 16-inch desktop replacement, not a portable.

Pricing is all over the place. US listings range from USD 1,800 to USD 2,300, which is a USD 500 spread for what appears to be the same core config. The best deal we found is at the lower end of that range, and at USD 1,800 this is a compelling creator machine. At USD 2,300, you're dangerously close to MacBook Pro territory and that's a much harder sell. Shop around before you commit.

The ASUS ProArt PX13 is a rare beast: a 13.3-inch 2-in-1 that packs a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and an RTX 4050 into a 1.36kg chassis. That's a lot of muscle for something you can fold into a tablet. The OLED screen is the real star here, sitting in the 95th percentile for display quality. But the 60Hz refresh rate feels like a missed opportunity for a machine with gaming DNA.

If you're a serious gamer, this isn't your machine. The 60Hz screen and RTX 4050 will frustrate you. Go get a Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 instead. If you're a Mac user who doesn't need Windows or a touchscreen, the MacBook Pro M4 Max is the better performance buy. And if you just want a thin and light for web browsing and office work, you're overpaying for specs you'll never use. Get a Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro and save some cash.

The ProArt PX13 is the best 13-inch 2-in-1 for creators who need real CPU power and a discrete GPU without carrying a brick. The OLED display is stunning, the Ryzen chip is a workhorse, and 32GB of RAM means it'll stay relevant for years. Just know what you're getting: this is a creator laptop that can game, not a gaming laptop that can create. If you can find it at the USD 1,800 end of the price range, buy it without hesitation.