This article reviews the Asus ProArt PZ13, a 2-in-1 laptop designed for creatives, and compares it to Microsoft's Surface Pro.
Microsoft's Surface family showcase the features of Windows and Microsoft's cloud-based services in an environment it can fully control. It’s also a subtle indicator to Microsoft's partners as to what form factors the company is prioritising. Given that, it's surprising that it has taken so long for a company to challenge the Surface 2-in-1 form directly. Asus has designed the ProArt PZ13. It's designed with creatives in mind, so I've spent some time with it to find out more.
With a standalone tablet holding the display and all the critical components, it's hard not to follow the form of. The magnetically attached keyboard sits along the lowest edge, and there's no rigidity where the hinge on a traditional laptop would be.. You'll rely on the kickstand to hold the screen at the right angle on a flat surface so you can type away. Unlike the Surface Pro, the ProArt PZ13's kickstand is not built into the tablet but is attached as part of a magnetic cover encompassing the tablet's rear. This solution lets you strip everything away to a very thin tablet, but when you clip on the keyboard and the kickstand, you get something that looks ready for a rugged camping holiday rather than bouncing around a cityscape.All those issues trying to balance a Surface Pro on your knees at a conference are also here. One thing that isn't present is the cost of buying the keyboard. What was an additional purchase on the Surface Pro comes in the ProArt box... although if you want the stylus, The ProArt PZ13 could do with a few more I/O ports. You get two USB-C Gen 3 ports and an SD Card reader—photographers especially will appreciate this. You will need one of those USB-C ports for charging; I'm sure many users will consider adding a docking station or multi-port peripheral to make up for this when working from hom
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