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ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
ASUS
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Best for creative professionals and engineers needing discrete GPU acceleration, OLED colour accuracy, and Copilot+ AI performance.
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MacBook Air 13" (M5)
Apple
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Best for highly mobile professionals seeking a lightweight chassis, bright display, and long battery endurance on macOS.
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Dell Pro 13 Plus
Dell
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Best for enterprise fleets requiring Intel vPro remote management, modular memory upgradability, and cellular connectivity.
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Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
Dell Pro 13 Plus
Performance
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
9.0
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
8.0
Dell Pro 13 Plus
6.5
Display
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
9.0
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
8.5
Dell Pro 13 Plus
6.0
Battery & Thermals
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
8.5
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
8.5
Dell Pro 13 Plus
7.0
Manageability & Security
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
7.0
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
7.0
Dell Pro 13 Plus
9.0
Expandability & Repair
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
6.5
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
5.0
Dell Pro 13 Plus
9.0
Ecosystem & Software
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
8.0
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
8.5
Dell Pro 13 Plus
8.0
Value
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
8.0
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
7.5
Dell Pro 13 Plus
7.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ProArt PX13 (HN7306) ASUS | MacBook Air 13" (M5) Apple | Dell Pro 13 Plus Dell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — 12 cores / 24 threads (Zen 5), up to 5.1 GHz, 36 MB cache, XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS | Apple M5 — 10-core CPU (4P + 6E), 10-core GPU with per-core Neural Accelerators, 16-core Neural Engine | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U (Series 2) — 12 cores / 14 threads, up to 5.3 GHz, 12 MB cache, 15 W base, vPro |
| CPU cores | 12 cores / 24 threads (Zen 5) | 10-core CPU (4P + 6E) | 12 cores / 14 threads (Core Ultra 7 265U) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB GDDR6) or RTX 4050 (6 GB GDDR6) Laptop GPU + AMD Radeon 890M | 10-core GPU with per-core Neural Accelerators | Intel Graphics (integrated); on-die Intel AI Boost NPU |
| Discrete GPU | ✓NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | Integrated Apple silicon GPU (part of M5 SoC) | Integrated Intel graphics |
| Memory & storage | |||
| Maximum memory | 32 GB LPDDR5X (soldered) | Up to 32 GB unified memory (LPDDR5x, 153 GB/s bandwidth) | ✓32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM — two slots, upgradeable to 64 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | Unified memory (LPDDR5x, 153 GB/s bandwidth) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (two slots) |
| Maximum storage | 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | Up to 4 TB SSD (256 / 512 / 1 / 2 / 4 TB options) | 512 GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD; platform options 256 GB – 2 TB incl. self-encrypting (Opal) |
| Display | |||
| Display size | 13.3" | 13.6" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 × 1664 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Brightness | -- | ✓500 nits | 300 nits |
| Panel | 13.3" 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED, 16:10, 60 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, DisplayHDR True Black 500, 0.2 ms, touch + stylus | Liquid Retina (IPS), P3 wide colour, True Tone | 13.3" 16:10 FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS anti-glare, 300 nits, 60 Hz, 45% NTSC, non-touch; touch and 400-nit ComfortView Plus panels to order |
| Touchscreen | touch + stylus (ASUS Pen 3.0, 4096 levels, MPP 2.6) | -- | Touch panel to order |
| Connectivity | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery) |
| Ports | 2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD), 1x USB-A 10 Gbps, HDMI, microSD 4.0 reader, 3.5 mm combo, DC-in | MagSafe 3, 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP), 3.5 mm combo | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort alt mode, PD), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, headset jack, smart-card slot, wedge lock slot — no SD reader |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | -- | -- | 4G/5G WWAN configurable to order |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | From 1.38 kg | ✓1.23 kg (2.7 lb) | From 1.347 kg (2.97 lb) |
| Dimensions | 298.2 x 209.9 x 15.8-17.7 mm | 304.1 × 215.0 × 11.3 mm | 300.0 × 215.0 × 19.79 mm (20.75 mm max) |
| Security & management | |||
| Intel vPro | -- | N/A — Apple silicon (Secure Enclave) | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U with vPro |
| Secured-core PC | -- | N/A — Secured-core PC is a Windows feature; Apple silicon uses the Secure Enclave | -- |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | ✓Copilot+ class — Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS | N/A — Copilot+ PC is a Windows programme; Apple ships Apple Intelligence | Not Copilot+-class — Core Ultra 200U silicon; Dell reserves Copilot+ for the 200V builds of this chassis |
| Battery | |||
| Battery capacity | ✓73 Wh, 4-cell; 200 W slim adapter | 53.8 Wh — up to 18 hrs video streaming, 15 hrs wireless browsing | 3-cell 55 Wh |
| Rated battery life | -- | Up to 18 hrs video streaming, 15 hrs wireless browsing | ExpressCharge to ~80% in an hour |
| Support | |||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (RTX 4060) or Windows 11 Home (RTX 4050); Pro available to order | macOS Tahoe (with Apple Intelligence) | Windows 11 Pro installed; Windows 11 Home and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported |
| Base warranty | 1-year commercial warranty; multi-year and on-site uplift available via the ASUS channel | 1-year limited; AppleCare+ for Business extends to 3 years + ADP | Dell business warranty — ProSupport and ProSupport Plus uplifts quoted |
Performance
Processor
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — 12 cores / 24 threads (Zen 5), up to 5.1 GHz, 36 MB cache, XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS
MacBook Air 13" (M5)Apple M5 — 10-core CPU (4P + 6E), 10-core GPU with per-core Neural Accelerators, 16-core Neural Engine
Dell Pro 13 PlusIntel Core Ultra 7 265U (Series 2) — 12 cores / 14 threads, up to 5.3 GHz, 12 MB cache, 15 W base, vPro
CPU cores
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)12 cores / 24 threads (Zen 5)
MacBook Air 13" (M5)10-core CPU (4P + 6E)
Dell Pro 13 Plus12 cores / 14 threads (Core Ultra 7 265U)
Graphics
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB GDDR6) or RTX 4050 (6 GB GDDR6) Laptop GPU + AMD Radeon 890M
MacBook Air 13" (M5)10-core GPU with per-core Neural Accelerators
Dell Pro 13 PlusIntel Graphics (integrated); on-die Intel AI Boost NPU
Discrete GPU
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / RTX 4050 Laptop GPU
MacBook Air 13" (M5)Integrated Apple silicon GPU (part of M5 SoC)
Dell Pro 13 PlusIntegrated Intel graphics
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)32 GB LPDDR5X (soldered)
MacBook Air 13" (M5)Up to 32 GB unified memory (LPDDR5x, 153 GB/s bandwidth)
Dell Pro 13 Plus32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM — two slots, upgradeable to 64 GB
Memory type
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)LPDDR5X (soldered)
MacBook Air 13" (M5)Unified memory (LPDDR5x, 153 GB/s bandwidth)
Dell Pro 13 PlusDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (two slots)
Maximum storage
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
MacBook Air 13" (M5)Up to 4 TB SSD (256 / 512 / 1 / 2 / 4 TB options)
Dell Pro 13 Plus512 GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD; platform options 256 GB – 2 TB incl. self-encrypting (Opal)
Display
Display size
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)13.3"
MacBook Air 13" (M5)13.6"
Dell Pro 13 Plus13.3"
Resolution
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)2880 x 1800
MacBook Air 13" (M5)2560 × 1664
Dell Pro 13 Plus1920 × 1200
Brightness
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)--
MacBook Air 13" (M5)500 nits
Dell Pro 13 Plus300 nits
Panel
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)13.3" 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED, 16:10, 60 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, DisplayHDR True Black 500, 0.2 ms, touch + stylus
MacBook Air 13" (M5)Liquid Retina (IPS), P3 wide colour, True Tone
Dell Pro 13 Plus13.3" 16:10 FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS anti-glare, 300 nits, 60 Hz, 45% NTSC, non-touch; touch and 400-nit ComfortView Plus panels to order
Touchscreen
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)touch + stylus (ASUS Pen 3.0, 4096 levels, MPP 2.6)
MacBook Air 13" (M5)--
Dell Pro 13 PlusTouch panel to order
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD)
MacBook Air 13" (M5)2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP)
Dell Pro 13 Plus2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery)
Ports
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD), 1x USB-A 10 Gbps, HDMI, microSD 4.0 reader, 3.5 mm combo, DC-in
MacBook Air 13" (M5)MagSafe 3, 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP), 3.5 mm combo
Dell Pro 13 Plus2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort alt mode, PD), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, headset jack, smart-card slot, wedge lock slot — no SD reader
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)--
MacBook Air 13" (M5)--
Dell Pro 13 Plus4G/5G WWAN configurable to order
Physical
Weight (from)
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)From 1.38 kg
MacBook Air 13" (M5)1.23 kg (2.7 lb)
Dell Pro 13 PlusFrom 1.347 kg (2.97 lb)
Dimensions
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)298.2 x 209.9 x 15.8-17.7 mm
MacBook Air 13" (M5)304.1 × 215.0 × 11.3 mm
Dell Pro 13 Plus300.0 × 215.0 × 19.79 mm (20.75 mm max)
Security & management
Intel vPro
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)--
MacBook Air 13" (M5)N/A — Apple silicon (Secure Enclave)
Dell Pro 13 PlusIntel Core Ultra 7 265U with vPro
Secured-core PC
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)--
MacBook Air 13" (M5)N/A — Secured-core PC is a Windows feature; Apple silicon uses the Secure Enclave
Dell Pro 13 Plus--
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)Copilot+ class — Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS
MacBook Air 13" (M5)N/A — Copilot+ PC is a Windows programme; Apple ships Apple Intelligence
Dell Pro 13 PlusNot Copilot+-class — Core Ultra 200U silicon; Dell reserves Copilot+ for the 200V builds of this chassis
Battery
Battery capacity
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)73 Wh, 4-cell; 200 W slim adapter
MacBook Air 13" (M5)53.8 Wh — up to 18 hrs video streaming, 15 hrs wireless browsing
Dell Pro 13 Plus3-cell 55 Wh
Rated battery life
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)--
MacBook Air 13" (M5)Up to 18 hrs video streaming, 15 hrs wireless browsing
Dell Pro 13 PlusExpressCharge to ~80% in an hour
Support
Operating system
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)Windows 11 Pro (RTX 4060) or Windows 11 Home (RTX 4050); Pro available to order
MacBook Air 13" (M5)macOS Tahoe (with Apple Intelligence)
Dell Pro 13 PlusWindows 11 Pro installed; Windows 11 Home and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported
Base warranty
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)1-year commercial warranty; multi-year and on-site uplift available via the ASUS channel
MacBook Air 13" (M5)1-year limited; AppleCare+ for Business extends to 3 years + ADP
Dell Pro 13 PlusDell business warranty — ProSupport and ProSupport Plus uplifts quoted
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 8 Sept 2026
For organisations balancing processing prowess, enterprise fleet compliance, and ultraportable mobility, each laptop targets distinct operational demands. The ASUS ProArt PX13 stands out for compute-heavy visual and technical workflows, pairing an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor with dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, a 73 Wh battery, a 3K OLED touch display with stylus support, and Copilot+ AI readiness. However, at 1.38 kg, it is the heaviest unit here. In contrast, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 prioritises exceptional travel convenience, delivering the lightest chassis at 1.23 kg alongside a bright 500-nit Liquid Retina display and up to 18 hours of rated battery life under macOS Tahoe, though memory is non-upgradable unified silicon and connectivity is limited to two Thunderbolt 4 ports. For mainstream corporate rollouts, the Dell Pro Plus 13 remains the traditional IT fleet favourite due to its Intel Core Ultra 7 265U vPro processor, dual SO-DIMM slots permitting memory upgrades up to 64 GB, optional 4G/5G mobile broadband, and dedicated smart-card security. Nevertheless, Dell retains a lower-resolution 300-nit panel and misses out on Copilot+ certification. Deploy the ProArt for creative computing, the MacBook Air for travelling executives, or the Pro Plus 13 for managed enterprise estates.
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
Best for creative professionals and engineers needing discrete GPU acceleration, OLED colour accuracy, and Copilot+ AI performance.
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
Best for highly mobile professionals seeking a lightweight chassis, bright display, and long battery endurance on macOS.
Dell Pro 13 Plus
Best for enterprise fleets requiring Intel vPro remote management, modular memory upgradability, and cellular connectivity.
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