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ASUS ProArt PX13 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2: Comparison
ASUS ProArt PX13 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2: the vram difference
Vram is where these two genuinely part company, ASUS ProArt PX13 6 GB against Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 8 GB, a 25% lead for Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2.
Which should you buy, ASUS ProArt PX13 or Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2?
Buy the ASUS ProArt PX13 for creators wanting portability plus a discrete GPU, though it is the wrong buy for RAM or storage upgraders. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 suits digital artists and pen users, though it is not the pick for RAM upgraders. Our rating of the ASUS ProArt PX13 (8.6/10): the ProArt PX13 pairs a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with RTX 40 series graphics, 32GB of LPDDR5X and a 13.3 inch 2880 by 1800 OLED touchscreen at 120Hz. At 1.5 kg with a 70Wh battery and USB4, it is a strong portable choice for creators who need a dedicated GPU. The RAM is soldered and the single 1TB SSD slot is already filled, so neither can be upgraded. There is also no Thunderbolt, only USB4.
What ASUS ProArt PX13 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 have in common
Everything else lines up. Laptop class, sustained power source, gpu brand, graphics switching and ram capacity read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 14 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS ProArt PX13 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads asus-proart-px13 on the ASUS ProArt PX13 versus microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2 on the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2.
Is the RAM Type the same on the ASUS ProArt PX13 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2?
It is. Both are listed at LPDDR5X, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- ASUS
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Microsoft
Series
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- ProArt PX13
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Surface Laptop Studio
Series ID
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- asus-proart-px13
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2
SKU Name
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- ProArt PX13 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, RTX 4050, 32GB, 1TB)
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Surface Laptop Studio 2 (i7-13700H, RTX 4060, 32GB)
Region Sold
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- Global
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- North America
Laptop Class
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 2-in-1 Convertible
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 2-in-1 Convertible
Release Year
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 2024
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 2023
Operating System
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- Windows 11 Home
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Windows 11 Pro
Weight
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 1.5 kgBest
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 1.96 kg
CPU Brand
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- AMD
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Intel
CPU Model
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Core i7-13700H
CPU Cores
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 12
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 14Best
Sustained Power Source
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- Not Measured
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Not Measured
GPU Brand
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- NVIDIA
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 6 GB-25%
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 8 GB
Graphics Switching
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- Optimus
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Optimus
RAM Capacity
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 32 GB
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 32 GB
RAM Type
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- LPDDR5X
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- LPDDR5X
Memory Form Factor
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- Soldered
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Soldered
Memory Soldered
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- Yes
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Yes
RAM Slots
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 0
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 0
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 0
Storage Slots
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 1
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 1
Storage Slots Free
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 0
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- M.2 2280
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- M.2 2230
SATA Bay Present
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- No
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- No
Storage Capacity
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 1000 GB
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 1000 GB
Storage Type
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- NVMe SSD
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 13.3 inches
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 14.4 inches
Resolution Width
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 2880 px
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 2400 px
Resolution Height
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 1800 px
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 1600 pxBest
Refresh Rate
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 120 Hz
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 120 Hz
Panel Type
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- OLED
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- IPS
Brightness Condition
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- Vendor Unstated
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Vendor Unstated
Touchscreen
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- Yes
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Yes
Battery Capacity
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- 70 WhBest
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 58 Wh
Thunderbolt Support
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- USB4
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Thunderbolt 4
WiFi Standard
- ASUS ProArt PX13
- WiFi 6E
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS ProArt PX13 if you want the higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Choose Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 if you want the higher VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ProArt PX13 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS Store | View on ASUS Store | |
| Microsoft | View on Microsoft |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ASUS ProArt PX13
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The ProArt PX13 pairs a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with RTX 40 series graphics, 32GB of LPDDR5X and a 13.3 inch 2880 by 1800 OLED touchscreen at 120Hz.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a 14.4-inch convertible with a Core i7-13700H, an RTX 40 series GPU with 8GB of VRAM and 32GB of LPDDR5X.