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💻 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G11 vs ASUS ProArt PX13 vs MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
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HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11
HP
Overall Score
Best for UK enterprises needing vPro manageability, ISV-certified GPU, and user-upgradeable RAM/storage.
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ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
ASUS
Overall Score
Best for UK creative professionals requiring a portable OLED touchscreen and Copilot+ AI capabilities.
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MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
Apple
Overall Score
Best for UK businesses prioritising performance, battery life, and seamless Apple ecosystem integration.
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Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
Performance
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11
5.0
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
8.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
9.0
Display
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11
7.0
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
8.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
9.0
Battery & Thermals
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11
4.0
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
7.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
9.0
Manageability & Security
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11
8.0
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
7.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
7.0
Expandability & Repair
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11
9.0
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
5.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
3.0
Ecosystem & Software
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11
7.0
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
7.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
8.0
Value
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11
2.0
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
7.0
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
8.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11 HP | ProArt PX13 (HN7306) ASUS | MacBook Pro 14" (M5) Apple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 / 9 H-series (up to Core Ultra 9), optional Intel vPro, with AI Boost NPU | 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 | M5 (10C CPU, 10C GPU) / M5 Pro (up to 14C CPU, 20C GPU) / M5 Max (up to 16C CPU, 40C GPU) |
| CPU cores | -- | 12 cores / 24 threads (Zen 5) | M5: 10-core CPU · M5 Pro: up to 14-core CPU · M5 Max: up to 16-core CPU |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX A500 Laptop GPU (4 GB GDDR6, ISV-certified) or integrated Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB GDDR6) or RTX 4050 (6 GB GDDR6) Laptop GPU + AMD Radeon 890M | M5: 10-core GPU · M5 Pro: up to 20-core GPU · M5 Max: up to 40-core GPU |
| Discrete GPU | NVIDIA RTX A500 Laptop GPU (4 GB GDDR6, ISV-certified) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | Integrated Apple silicon GPU (M5 / M5 Pro / M5 Max SoC) |
| Memory & storage | |||
| Maximum memory | Up to 64 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2 SODIMM slots, dual-channel | 32 GB LPDDR5X (soldered) | ✓M5: up to 32 GB · M5 Pro: up to 48 GB · M5 Max: up to 128 GB unified memory |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2 SODIMM slots, dual-channel | LPDDR5X (soldered) | Unified memory |
| Maximum storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD | 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | Up to 8 TB SSD |
| Display | |||
| Display size | 14" WQXGA DreamColor | 13.3" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2560×1600 | 2880 x 1800 | 3024 × 1964 |
| Brightness | DreamColor 500 nits; WUXGA options incl. 1000-nit HP Sure View Reflect | -- | ✓1000-nit sustained / 1600-nit peak HDR |
| Panel | WQXGA (2560x1600) 120 Hz DreamColor (100% DCI-P3); WUXGA options incl. 1000-nit HP Sure View Reflect privacy | 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 XDR mini-LED, ProMotion 10-120 Hz, P3 wide colour |
| Touchscreen | -- | touch + stylus (ASUS Pen 3.0, 4096 levels, MPP 2.6) | -- |
| Connectivity | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 1.4, PD) | 2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD) | ✓3× Thunderbolt 4 (M5) or Thunderbolt 5 (M5 Pro / Max) |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 1.4, PD), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (1 charging), HDMI, 3.5 mm combo | 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, 3× Thunderbolt 4 (M5) or Thunderbolt 5 (M5 Pro / Max), HDMI 2.1, SD card (UHS-II), 3.5 mm combo |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | Optional 5G WWAN | -- | -- |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | From approx. 1.76 kg (3.88 lb) | ✓From 1.38 kg | From 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) — M5; up to 1.62 kg M5 Max |
| Dimensions | 315.7 x 224.4 x 19.2 mm | 298.2 x 209.9 x 15.8-17.7 mm | 312.6 × 221.2 × 15.5 mm |
| Security & management | |||
| Intel vPro | Optional Intel vPro | -- | N/A — Apple silicon (Secure Enclave) |
| Secured-core PC | Secured-core PC capable | -- | N/A — Secured-core PC is a Windows feature; Apple silicon uses the Secure Enclave |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | Intel Core Ultra Series 1 H-series with AI Boost NPU — not a Copilot+ PC | ✓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 |
| Battery | |||
| Battery capacity | HP Long Life 3-cell 56 Wh; fast charge ~50% in 30 min | ✓73 Wh, 4-cell; 200 W slim adapter | 72.4 Wh — up to 24 hours video / 18 hours wireless web (M5) |
| Rated battery life | -- | -- | Up to 24 hours video / 18 hours wireless web (M5) |
| Support | |||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (HP recommends Windows 11 Pro for business) | Windows 11 Pro (RTX 4060) or Windows 11 Home (RTX 4050); Pro available to order | macOS Tahoe (with Apple Intelligence) |
| Base warranty | 3-year standard mobile workstation warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack upgrades | 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 |
Performance
Processor
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 / 9 H-series (up to Core Ultra 9), optional Intel vPro, with AI Boost NPU
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 Pro 14" (M5)M5 (10C CPU, 10C GPU) / M5 Pro (up to 14C CPU, 20C GPU) / M5 Max (up to 16C CPU, 40C GPU)
CPU cores
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11--
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)12 cores / 24 threads (Zen 5)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)M5: 10-core CPU · M5 Pro: up to 14-core CPU · M5 Max: up to 16-core CPU
Graphics
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11NVIDIA RTX A500 Laptop GPU (4 GB GDDR6, ISV-certified) or integrated Intel Arc Graphics
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB GDDR6) or RTX 4050 (6 GB GDDR6) Laptop GPU + AMD Radeon 890M
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)M5: 10-core GPU · M5 Pro: up to 20-core GPU · M5 Max: up to 40-core GPU
Discrete GPU
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11NVIDIA RTX A500 Laptop GPU (4 GB GDDR6, ISV-certified)
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / RTX 4050 Laptop GPU
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)Integrated Apple silicon GPU (M5 / M5 Pro / M5 Max SoC)
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11Up to 64 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2 SODIMM slots, dual-channel
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)32 GB LPDDR5X (soldered)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)M5: up to 32 GB · M5 Pro: up to 48 GB · M5 Max: up to 128 GB unified memory
Memory type
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2 SODIMM slots, dual-channel
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)LPDDR5X (soldered)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)Unified memory
Maximum storage
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)Up to 8 TB SSD
Display
Display size
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G1114" WQXGA DreamColor
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)13.3"
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)14.2"
Resolution
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G112560×1600
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)2880 x 1800
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)3024 × 1964
Brightness
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11DreamColor 500 nits; WUXGA options incl. 1000-nit HP Sure View Reflect
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)--
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)1000-nit sustained / 1600-nit peak HDR
Panel
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11WQXGA (2560x1600) 120 Hz DreamColor (100% DCI-P3); WUXGA options incl. 1000-nit HP Sure View Reflect privacy
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 Pro 14" (M5)Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED, ProMotion 10-120 Hz, P3 wide colour
Touchscreen
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11--
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)touch + stylus (ASUS Pen 3.0, 4096 levels, MPP 2.6)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)--
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G112x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 1.4, PD)
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)2x USB4 Gen 3 (40 Gbps, DP/PD)
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)3× Thunderbolt 4 (M5) or Thunderbolt 5 (M5 Pro / Max)
Ports
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G112x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 1.4, PD), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (1 charging), HDMI, 3.5 mm combo
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 Pro 14" (M5)MagSafe 3, 3× Thunderbolt 4 (M5) or Thunderbolt 5 (M5 Pro / Max), HDMI 2.1, SD card (UHS-II), 3.5 mm combo
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11Optional 5G WWAN
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)--
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)--
Physical
Weight (from)
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11From approx. 1.76 kg (3.88 lb)
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)From 1.38 kg
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)From 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) — M5; up to 1.62 kg M5 Max
Dimensions
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11315.7 x 224.4 x 19.2 mm
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)298.2 x 209.9 x 15.8-17.7 mm
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)312.6 × 221.2 × 15.5 mm
Security & management
Intel vPro
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11Optional Intel vPro
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)--
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)N/A — Apple silicon (Secure Enclave)
Secured-core PC
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11Secured-core PC capable
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)--
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)N/A — Secured-core PC is a Windows feature; Apple silicon uses the Secure Enclave
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11Intel Core Ultra Series 1 H-series with AI Boost NPU — not a Copilot+ PC
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)Copilot+ class — Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)N/A — Copilot+ PC is a Windows programme; Apple ships Apple Intelligence
Battery
Battery capacity
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11HP Long Life 3-cell 56 Wh; fast charge ~50% in 30 min
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)73 Wh, 4-cell; 200 W slim adapter
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)72.4 Wh — up to 24 hours video / 18 hours wireless web (M5)
Rated battery life
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11--
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)--
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)Up to 24 hours video / 18 hours wireless web (M5)
Support
Operating system
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11Windows 11 Pro (HP recommends Windows 11 Pro for business)
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)Windows 11 Pro (RTX 4060) or Windows 11 Home (RTX 4050); Pro available to order
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)macOS Tahoe (with Apple Intelligence)
Base warranty
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G113-year standard mobile workstation warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack upgrades
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)1-year commercial warranty; multi-year and on-site uplift available via the ASUS channel
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)1-year limited; AppleCare+ for Business extends to 3 years + ADP
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 26 Jul 2026
For most UK business buyers, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) offers the best combination of performance, display quality, and battery life. The ASUS ProArt PX13 stands out as a creative powerhouse with its OLED touchscreen and Copilot+ AI, while the HP ZBook Firefly 14 G11 excels in enterprise manageability and expandability. Apple’s M5 series delivers class-leading brightness (1000 nits sustained), Thunderbolt 4/5 connectivity, and up to 128 GB unified memory, but hardware is soldered and it runs macOS rather than Windows. ASUS counters with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor featuring a 50 TOPS NPU, a 3K OLED panel with stylus support, and a lightweight 1.38 kg chassis—though RAM is soldered. HP provides the flexibility of Intel vPro, Secured-core PC capability, dual SODIMM slots for up to 64 GB DDR5, and optional 5G WWAN, but its battery is smaller (56 Wh) and the NVIDIA RTX A500 GPU is less powerful than the competition. Ultimately, Apple wins on raw performance and battery endurance, ASUS on creative versatility and Copilot+ readiness, and HP on enterprise IT integration.
HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11
Best for UK enterprises needing vPro manageability, ISV-certified GPU, and user-upgradeable RAM/storage.
ProArt PX13 (HN7306)
Best for UK creative professionals requiring a portable OLED touchscreen and Copilot+ AI capabilities.
MacBook Pro 14" (M5)
Best for UK businesses prioritising performance, battery life, and seamless Apple ecosystem integration.
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