💻 HP ZBook Firefly 14 G11 vs ASUS ProArt PX13 vs MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
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Performance Overview
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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 |
Expert Analysis
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.
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