The Asus ProArt PZ14, a slim, creator-focused convertible powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite platform, impresses with its 14-inch OLED touchscreen and strong processing, though its GPU performance falls short compared to Intel and AMD rivals.
Asus has positioned the ProArt PZ14 as a slim, creator-focused convertible that combines strong processor performance with an unusually high-quality display. In testing, the machine stood out most for its 14-inch OLED touchscreen, which runs at 144Hz and reproduces colour with a level of accuracy that should appeal to photographers, video editors and other visual professionals. Housed in a very thin chassis, it is also built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite platform, which gives it enough muscle for demanding everyday workloads despite the form factor.
The appeal is not limited to the panel. Asus bundles a keyboard cover with 1.7 mm key travel, giving the device a more substantial typing experience than many detachables manage, and the integrated SD Express card reader is notably fast, with transfer rates above 700 MB/s. The company also says the ProArt PZ14 can be configured with up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory, up to 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage and a 75 Wh battery rated for up to 22 hours of Full HD video playback, alongside WiFi 7 and a 13-megapixel rear camera.
There is, however, a clear trade-off. The review found that the Adreno X2-90 graphics core lags behind the integrated graphics offered by current Intel and AMD rivals, which makes the PZ14 a weaker choice for graphics-heavy work or gaming. Asus’ own broader ProArt range includes the thicker PZ13 with AMD’s Strix Halo platform, which offers more raw graphical power, but notebookcheck said that model does not match the PZ14’s OLED display quality.
Compatibility also matters. Because the PZ14 uses Qualcomm’s Arm-based architecture, buyers need to check that their preferred software and any required drivers work properly before committing. The sealed design also leaves no room for user upgrades or maintenance. Still, at €2,500, the device is described as expensive but defensible in the current market, particularly for users who value portability, battery life and a first-rate screen over maximum GPU performance.
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