Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407 Comparison

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Framework Laptop 13 Pro

13.5 inches | April 2026

Speed 4

Size 7

Display 7.5

Gaming 2

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Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407

14 inches | January 2026

Speed 6.5

Size 9.5

Display 8.5

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Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Laptop 13 Pro and ProArt PZ14 HT7407, two laptops from Framework and Asus. Framework Laptop 13 Pro was introduced to market in April 2026 and Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407 was launched in January 2026. There is only 3 months difference between Laptop 13 Pro and ProArt PZ14 HT7407 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Laptop 13 Pro and ProArt PZ14 HT7407 are members of Asus's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Framework Series History

		Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
	Framework Laptop 13 Pro	April 2026	13.5"	296.63 x 228.98 x 15.85 mm	1.41 kg (3.11 lbs)
	Framework Laptop 12	February 2025	12.2"	287 x 213.88 x 18.45 mm	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Framework Laptop 13 Pro and Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro Key Specs

Launched in April 2026
13.5" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 325
GPU: Intel Xe3 Graphics
16GB Ram
296.63 x 228.98 x 15.85 mm (11.68 x 9.01 x 0.62 inches)
Weight: 1.41 kg (3.11 lbs)

Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407 Key Specs

Launched in January 2026
14.0" Touchscreen - OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme (X2E-88-100)
GPU: Adreno X2-90
16GB Ram
319.6 x 206.4 x 0.9 mm (12.58 x 8.13 x 0.04 inches)
Weight: 0.79 kg (1.74 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Laptop 13 Pro and ProArt PZ14 HT7407 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Framework Laptop 13 Pro over Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407

Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 9.1 mm	3.4 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	256 ppi vs 243 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1920 pixels vs 2880 x 1800 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	700 nits vs 500 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	2 nm vs 3 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Replaceable Battery	Yes vs No	Easily replace the battery when needed
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Number of USB-C Ports	4x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
Display Port	Yes vs No	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light

Reasons to choose Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407 over Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Weight	0.79 kg vs 1.41 kg	0.62 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~86.2% vs ~79.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.5 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Number of Microphones	3 vs 2	Better Sound capture
Webcam Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Camera
Key Travel	1.7 mm vs 1.5 mm	Better typing feel

Common Strengths of Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407 and Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Launch Dates	April 2026 vs January 2026	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Type	Touch Screen vs Touch Screen	Interact with your fingers
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR5X	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards

Common Weaknesses of Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407 and Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Framework Laptop 13 Pro and the Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.41 kg (3.11 lbs)	0.79 kg (1.74 lbs)
Surface Area	679 cm2 (105.2 inches2)	660 cm² (102.3 inches²)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.9%	~86.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~9.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.06 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.132 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180°	360°

Comparison of the Framework Laptop 13 Pro and the Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407 External Dimensions

Weight

Laptop 13 Pro weighs 1.41 kg (3.11 lbs), whereas the ProArt PZ14 HT7407 weighs 0.79 kg (1.74 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407 is 0.06 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Intel Core Ultra X9 388H	Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme (X2E-88-100)
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	8 (4P + 4E)	18
Number of Threads	8	18
L3 Cache	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Xe3 Graphics	Adreno X2-90
CPU Fabrication Process	2 nm	3 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Framework Laptop 13 Pro and Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 325

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme (X2E-88-100)

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GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Xe3 Graphics	Adreno X2-90
Boost CLock Frequency	2450 MHz	1700 MHz
Type	Integrated	Integrated
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Memory Speed	9.6 Gbps	9.52 Gbps

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Framework Laptop 13 Pro has a FLOPS value of whereas the Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407 ' has a FLOPS value of 5.2 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	4x2 GB
RAM Clock	9600 MHz	9523 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No

Both laptops, the Laptop 13 Pro and the ProArt PZ14 HT7407, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

There is no evaluation yet.

BATTERY

BATTERY	74.4 Wh	75 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	Yes	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	-	Left
Charge Power	100 W	68 W

On the other hand, the ProArt PZ14 HT7407 features a higher battery capacity of 75 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Laptop 13 Pro's 74 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 8 TB, the Laptop 13 Pro provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the ProArt PZ14 HT7407's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Framework Laptop 13 Pro and Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Laptop 13 Pro has a display size of 13.5".On the other hand, ProArt PZ14 HT7407 has a larger14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Laptop 13 Pro is 543cm² / 84inch² whereas the ProArt PZ14 HT7407's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Laptop 13 Pro features a higher pixel density with 256 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
The ProArt PZ14 HT7407 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Laptop 13 Pro offers a higher maximum brightness of 700 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both Laptop 13 Pro and ProArt PZ14 HT7407 support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Laptop 13 Pro is equipped with 4x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. ProArt PZ14 HT7407 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Laptop 13 Pro and ProArt PZ14 HT7407 have USB Type-C ports. Laptop 13 Pro has 4x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while ProArt PZ14 HT7407 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Laptop 13 Pro is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. ProArt PZ14 HT7407 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Laptop 13 Pro features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. ProArt PZ14 HT7407 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Laptop 13 Pro and ProArt PZ14 HT7407 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Laptop 13 Pro and ProArt PZ14 HT7407 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.4	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	4x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	4x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	1x v2.1	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No