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ASUS ProArt PX13 vs. Zephyrus G14: Which is the best small laptop (for gaming)?
This video compares the ASUS ProArt PX13 (2026) with the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025), analyzing their design, specifications, performance in games and creative tasks, battery life, upgradeability, and price to determine which is the best option for different users.
1. 💻 Design, build quality, and key specifications: ProArt PX13 vs. Zephyrus G14
- ✅ Both laptops are robust, with the ProArt using magnesium and the Zephyrus aluminum.
- ✅ The ProArt is lighter due to its smaller size (13 inches vs. 14 for the Zephyrus).
- ✅ The Zephyrus has a dedicated RTX 570Ti, while the ProArt uses a powerful integrated GPU, sharing memory between CPU and GPU (up to 96GB for the GPU).
- ✅ The ProArt excels in creative tasks that use a lot of VRAM, such as local AI models.
| Feature | ProArt PX13 | Zephyrus G14 |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Magnesio | Aluminio |
| GPU | Integrada (compartida) | RTX 570Ti |
| VRAM | Hasta 96 GB (compartida) | 12 GB |
00:00 - 01:52
1. 💻 Design, build quality, and key specifications: ProArt PX13 vs. Zephyrus G14
- ✅ Both laptops are robust, with the ProArt using magnesium and the Zephyrus aluminum.
- ✅ The ProArt is lighter due to its smaller size (13 inches vs. 14 for the Zephyrus).
- ✅ The Zephyrus has a dedicated RTX 570Ti, while the ProArt uses a powerful integrated GPU, sharing memory between CPU and GPU (up to 96GB for the GPU).
- ✅ The ProArt excels in creative tasks that use a lot of VRAM, such as local AI models.
| Feature | ProArt PX13 | Zephyrus G14 |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Magnesio | Aluminio |
| GPU | Integrada (compartida) | RTX 570Ti |
| VRAM | Hasta 96 GB (compartida) | 12 GB |
01:53 - 02:24
2. 🔌 Ports and charger: Slight differences in connectivity and power
- ✅ The Zephyrus has a USB-A port on both sides, a slight advantage.
- ✅ Both laptops include a 200W charger, although the Zephyrus' is a bit larger.
- ✅ Both support USB-C charging up to 100W.
02:25 - 03:44
3. ⌨️ Keyboard and trackpad: Typing and navigation experience
- ✅ Both have backlighting, but the ProArt only in light blue, while the Zephyrus has single-zone RGB.
- ✅ The Zephyrus has additional macro keys and space for the top speakers.
- ✅ The ProArt's keyboard has a bit more travel and is slightly clicky.
- ✅ The trackpads are almost identical, made of metal, but the ProArt's clicks feel a bit better.
03:45 - 04:27
4. 🖱️ ProArt Dial: Optimizing the creative workflow
- ✅ The ProArt includes the ProArt Dial, a series of macro keys that are operated like a dial.
- ✅ It can be configured for specific functions in creative applications like Premiere Pro.
- ✅ If not used, it can function as a normal trackpad.
04:28 - 06:05
5. 🖥️ Screen: 120Hz OLED vs. 60Hz touch OLED
- ✅ The Zephyrus has a 3K 120Hz OLED screen, superior to the ProArt's 60Hz.
- ✅ Both are OLED, with vibrant colors and perfect blacks.
- ✅ The Zephyrus has an anti-reflective coating, ideal for outdoor use.
- ✅ The ProArt has a 360° hinge, touch screen, and stylus support, offering more versatility.
| Feature | ProArt PX13 | Zephyrus G14 |
|---|---|---|
| Tasa de Refresco | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Pantalla Táctil | Sí | No |
| Antireflectante | No | Sí |
| Bisagra | 360° | Regular |
06:06 - 06:58
6. 🔊 Speakers: The Zephyrus G14 leads with superior sound
- ✅ The Zephyrus G14 has the best speakers in a Windows laptop.
- ✅ The ProArt sounds good, but is limited by lower output speakers.
- ✅ The Zephyrus has top speakers and dedicated subwoofers, offering more bass and volume.
07:04 - 07:18
7. 📹 Webcam and microphone: Decent quality with a slight advantage for Zephyrus
- ✅ Both webcams are not exceptional, but the Zephyrus' is a bit sharper.
- ✅ Both microphones sound good, with a slight advantage for the Zephyrus.
07:19 - 08:54
8. 🎮 Benchmarks and performance: CPU vs. dedicated GPU and shared memory
- ✅ The ProArt has a fast APU with the fastest integrated GPU in a laptop.
- ✅ The Zephyrus has an RTX 570 Ti, a powerful graphics card.
- ✅ In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 395 of the ProArt outperforms the HX 370 of the Zephyrus in multi-core performance.
- ✅ In 3DMark Time Spy, the RTX 5070Ti of the Zephyrus is almost 50% faster than the 8060S of the ProArt.
- ✅ The ProArt has up to 96 GB of shared VRAM, ideal for creative tasks and local AI models, where the Zephyrus with 12 GB falls short.
08:55 - 10:10
9. 🕹️ Gaming performance: Zephyrus dominates, ProArt defends itself
- ✅ The Zephyrus is better for gaming.
- ✅ At 1800p, the ProArt sometimes drops below 60fps, while the Zephyrus handles everything with ease.
- ✅ The iGPU of the ProArt is comparable to an RTX 4060 laptop.
- ✅ Playing at 1200p on the ProArt offers similar performance to the Zephyrus at 1800p.
10:11 - 12:22
10. 🌡️ Temperatures and fan noise: ProArt stays cooler and quieter
- ✅ The ProArt is more energy efficient, maintaining lower temperatures and generating less noise.
- ✅ During stress tests, the ProArt's CPU remained almost 10°C cooler than the Zephyrus'.
- ✅ The ProArt is limited by the air intake at the bottom, but stays even cooler if raised.
- ✅ Both laptops are quiet in light tasks.
12:23 - 13:49
11. 🔋 Battery life: ProArt excels in intensive GPU tasks
- ✅ In light use (video playback), the Zephyrus lasts a bit longer due to its efficiency cores.
- ✅ In gaming (Battlefield 1), the ProArt lasts more than twice as long as the Zephyrus.
- ✅ The ProArt is better for 3D modeling or video editing on the go.
| Escenario | ProArt PX13 | Zephyrus G14 |
|---|---|---|
| Uso Ligero | Ligeramente menor | Ligeramente mayor |
| Gaming | Más del doble | Menos |
13:50 - 14:28
12. 🛠️ Upgradeability: Zephyrus offers more options
- ✅ Both have soldered memory.
- ✅ The Zephyrus has two full-size M.2 SSD slots, while the ProArt only has one slot for smaller 2230 SSDs.
- ✅ Both have upgradeable Wi-Fi cards.
14:29 - 15:23
13. 💰 Price: Zephyrus is generally more affordable
- ✅ The Zephyrus is expensive, but there are models with lower spec GPUs that are more affordable.
- ✅ The ProArt with 128 GB of memory costs $3,000.
- ✅ In general, the Zephyrus is cheaper.
- ⚠️ It is warned that laptop prices could increase due to memory shortages.
15:24 - 17:14
14. 🏆 Conclusion: Which is the best laptop?
- ✅ For most users, the Zephyrus G14 is the best option.
- ✅ The ProArt PX13 is remarkable and can perform tasks that larger laptops cannot, especially with graphics projects and AI models.
- ✅ The Zephyrus is faster for gaming, has a smoother screen, and a better anti-reflective coating.
- ✅ If you need a lot of VRAM, the ProArt is ideal. Otherwise, the Zephyrus is better in almost everything and cheaper.