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ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
ASUS
Overall Score
Best for creative professionals and technical specialists requiring discrete NVIDIA GPU performance and local Copilot+ AI processing
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MacBook Air 13" (M5)
Apple
Overall Score
Best for mobile executives and hybrid workers prioritising lightweight portability and high-capacity local storage within macOS environments
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HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
HP
Overall Score
Best for corporate enterprise deployments requiring 2-in-1 convertible flexibility, vPro remote management, and optional mobile broadband
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Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
Performance
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
9.0
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
7.5
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
6.5
Display
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
8.0
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
7.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
8.5
Battery & Thermals
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
8.5
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
7.5
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
7.0
Manageability & Security
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
5.5
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
6.5
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
9.0
Expandability & Repair
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
6.5
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
5.5
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
8.0
Ecosystem & Software
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
7.5
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
8.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
7.5
Value
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
7.5
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
6.5
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
7.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ProArt PX13 (HN7306) ASUS | MacBook Air 13" (M5) Apple | HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Series 2, up to Core Ultra 7 265U (12 cores / 14 threads, 12MB cache); ordered config Core Ultra 5 225U |
| CPU cores | 12 cores / 24 threads (Zen 5) | 10-core CPU (4P + 6E) | Up to 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 | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| Discrete GPU | ✓NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | Integrated Apple silicon GPU (part of M5 SoC) | Integrated Intel Graphics only |
| Memory & storage | |||
| Maximum memory | 32 GB LPDDR5X (soldered) | Up to 32 GB unified memory (LPDDR5x, 153 GB/s bandwidth) | ✓16GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered and non-upgradeable |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | Unified memory (LPDDR5x, 153 GB/s bandwidth) | LPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered |
| Maximum storage | 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | Up to 4 TB SSD (256 / 512 / 1 / 2 / 4 TB options) | 256GB to 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, with OPAL2 self-encrypting options |
| Display | |||
| Display size | 13.3" | 13.6" | 13.3in WUXGA IPS touch, 16:10 |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 × 1664 | 1920×1200 |
| Brightness | -- | 500 nits | ✓Up to 800 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 | IPS touch, Gorilla Glass 7, 360-degree convertible; optional HP Sure View privacy |
| Touchscreen | touch + stylus (ASUS Pen 3.0, 4096 levels, MPP 2.6) | -- | WUXGA IPS touch, 360-degree convertible 2-in-1 |
| Connectivity | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD) |
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, headphone/mic, optional smart card reader |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | -- | -- | Optional HP 5G Sub-6 or 4G WWAN |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | From 1.38 kg | ✓1.23 kg (2.7 lb) | From 1.399kg (varies by configuration) |
| Dimensions | 298.2 x 209.9 x 15.8-17.7 mm | 304.1 × 215.0 × 11.3 mm | 301.8mm W x 216.1mm D x up to 18.95mm H |
| Security & management | |||
| Intel vPro | -- | N/A — Apple silicon (Secure Enclave) | Intel vPro Enterprise on Ultra 7 265U / Ultra 5 235U configs (ordered Ultra 5 225U is non-vPro) |
| Secured-core PC | -- | N/A — Secured-core PC is a Windows feature; Apple silicon uses the Secure Enclave | Secured-Core capable |
| 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 | AI PC with Intel AI Boost NPU — not a Copilot+ PC |
| Battery | |||
| Battery capacity | ✓73 Wh, 4-cell; 200 W slim adapter | 53.8 Wh — up to 18 hrs video streaming, 15 hrs wireless browsing | 62Wh 3-cell |
| Rated battery life | -- | Up to 18 hrs video streaming, 15 hrs wireless browsing | Up to 17h 45m (MobileMark 25); HP Fast Charge to ~50% in 30 minutes |
| 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 (Windows 11 Home, Pro Education and FreeDOS also offered) |
| 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 | One-year (1/1/0) limited warranty (parts and labour), upgradeable via HP Care Pack |
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
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntel Core Ultra Series 2, up to Core Ultra 7 265U (12 cores / 14 threads, 12MB cache); ordered config Core Ultra 5 225U
CPU cores
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)12 cores / 24 threads (Zen 5)
MacBook Air 13" (M5)10-core CPU (4P + 6E)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchUp to 12 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
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntegrated Intel Graphics
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)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntegrated Intel Graphics only
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)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch16GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered and non-upgradeable
Memory type
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)LPDDR5X (soldered)
MacBook Air 13" (M5)Unified memory (LPDDR5x, 153 GB/s bandwidth)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchLPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered
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)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch256GB to 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, with OPAL2 self-encrypting options
Display
Display size
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)13.3"
MacBook Air 13" (M5)13.6"
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch13.3in WUXGA IPS touch, 16:10
Resolution
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)2880 x 1800
MacBook Air 13" (M5)2560 × 1664
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch1920×1200
Brightness
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)--
MacBook Air 13" (M5)500 nits
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchUp to 800 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
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIPS touch, Gorilla Glass 7, 360-degree convertible; optional HP Sure View privacy
Touchscreen
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)touch + stylus (ASUS Pen 3.0, 4096 levels, MPP 2.6)
MacBook Air 13" (M5)--
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchWUXGA IPS touch, 360-degree convertible 2-in-1
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)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD)
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
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, headphone/mic, optional smart card reader
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)--
MacBook Air 13" (M5)--
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchOptional HP 5G Sub-6 or 4G WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)From 1.38 kg
MacBook Air 13" (M5)1.23 kg (2.7 lb)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchFrom 1.399kg (varies by configuration)
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
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch301.8mm W x 216.1mm D x up to 18.95mm H
Security & management
Intel vPro
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)--
MacBook Air 13" (M5)N/A — Apple silicon (Secure Enclave)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntel vPro Enterprise on Ultra 7 265U / Ultra 5 235U configs (ordered Ultra 5 225U is non-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
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchSecured-Core capable
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
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchAI PC with Intel AI Boost NPU — not a Copilot+ PC
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
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch62Wh 3-cell
Rated battery life
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)--
MacBook Air 13" (M5)Up to 18 hrs video streaming, 15 hrs wireless browsing
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchUp to 17h 45m (MobileMark 25); HP Fast Charge to ~50% in 30 minutes
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)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home, Pro Education and FreeDOS also offered)
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
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchOne-year (1/1/0) limited warranty (parts and labour), upgradeable via HP Care Pack
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 8 Sept 2026
Verdict: The ASUS ProArt PX13 is the performance benchmark for compute-intensive workloads, whereas the HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i provides the superior enterprise management suite and the Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 delivers unmatched ultraportable mobility. For organisations requiring dedicated graphical capability and local artificial intelligence acceleration, the ProArt PX13 stands out with its NVIDIA GeForce RTX discrete graphics, 73 Wh battery capacity, and Copilot+ compliant 50 TOPS NPU. However, it is restricted to 32 GB of soldered memory and 1 TB of storage. Conversely, the convertible HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i is purpose-built for corporate fleet management. It leads with up to 64 GB LPDDR5x memory, an 800-nit display with optional HP Sure View privacy, Secured-Core certification, Intel vPro Enterprise management, and optional 5G or 4G mobile broadband, though it relies entirely on integrated Intel graphics. The Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 caters to mobile professionals who prioritise form factor. At 1.23 kg and an 11.3 mm profile, it is the lightest and thinnest device evaluated, offering up to 4 TB of internal storage and macOS Tahoe integration. Nevertheless, it lacks touchscreen functionality, cellular connectivity, and native HDMI or USB-A ports.
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
Best for creative professionals and technical specialists requiring discrete NVIDIA GPU performance and local Copilot+ AI processing
MacBook Air 13" (M5)
Best for mobile executives and hybrid workers prioritising lightweight portability and high-capacity local storage within macOS environments
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
Best for corporate enterprise deployments requiring 2-in-1 convertible flexibility, vPro remote management, and optional mobile broadband
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