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| Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition |
In the world of content creation, time is money, and specs are king. Creators are constantly chasing the perfect blend of portability, power, and pixel-perfect displays. Enter the new Asus ProArt PX13 "GoPro Edition"—a collaboration that sounds like a match made in heaven for videographers and editors on the move. We got our hands on the new special edition convertible to see if it lives up to the hype, and the results are a mixed bag of raw power and puzzling hardware choices.
Let’s start with the engine under the hood, because this is where the Asus ProArt PX13 absolutely flexes its muscles. Asus has given the 2026 edition a significant heart transplant, moving away from last year’s processors to the brand-new, flagship AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. Codenamed "Strix Halo," this chip is AMD’s statement of intent in the premium mobile space, promising desktop-level muscle for creative workflows. Paired with a jaw-dropping 128 GB of RAM, this machine isn't just prepared for today's 4K timelines; it’s ready for the multi-tasking nightmares of tomorrow. You could have Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and a hundred browser tabs open simultaneously, and this laptop wouldn't even break a sweat.
However, when you look at the price tag—nearly €4,000—you expect perfection in every component. And this is where our review took an unexpected turn.
The €4,000 Question: Why a 60 Hz Screen in 2026?
Upon unboxing the device, the 13.3-inch OLED panel immediately draws you in. The 2880x1800 resolution is sharp, and the blacks are as inky as you’d expect from OLED technology. But for a device co-branded with GoPro—a company synonymous with high-frame-rate action—the discovery of a 60 Hz refresh rate feels like a time warp.
A quick dive into the panel ID confirms our suspicions: Asus is reusing the same Samsung display found in the 2024 edition of the PX13. We criticized the lack of a high refresh rate back then, and in early 2026, the situation feels even more glaring. Modern rivals have long since moved to silky-smooth 120Hz or even faster panels, making the UI feel more responsive and video playback look incredibly fluid.
The screen’s brightness tells a similar story. In SDR mode, the panel struggles to hit 400 nits. While HDR content can peak at a respectable 630 nits, the competition is racing ahead, with many modern OLED screens now comfortably exceeding 1,000 nits of peak brightness. When you’re editing GoPro footage—often captured in bright, high-contrast environments like snowy mountains or sunny beaches—having a screen that can accurately represent that dynamic range is crucial.
So, Why the Old Panel?
It’s a valid question that frustrated us during testing. Why would Asus pair a top-tier CPU with an aging display? The answer, it seems, comes down to geometry. The ProArt PX13 sticks to the less-common 13-inch form factor.
Asus provided insight into the decision, explaining that the current focus of the OLED panel market has shifted predominantly to 14-inch screens and larger. Manufacturers are pouring their R&D into larger, brighter, high-refresh-rate panels for the wave of 14- and 16-inch productivity laptops hitting the market. In the quest to keep the PX13 compact and light, Asus simply didn’t have a viable alternative. They were stuck between sticking with a 13-inch chassis or redesigning the entire laptop for a 14-inch screen—a move that would have changed the very identity of the device.
For a deeper dive into benchmark scores and thermal performance, check out our comprehensive review of the new Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro edition for the full breakdown.
The Creator’s Compromise: Color Accuracy Saves the Day
Before we write off the display entirely, there is a silver lining for the target audience. While gamers and general consumers will mourn the lack of 120 Hz, professional photo and video editors might find the screen's strengths outweigh its weaknesses.
Asus has pre-loaded the ProArt series with its hallmark color accuracy software. Out of the box, the PX13 offers incredibly precise color profiles for both the P3 wide gamut and sRGB standards. In our testing, no color deviation exceeded the critical Delta-E target value of 3. In fact, we attempted to calibrate the screen ourselves to see if we could squeeze out extra accuracy, and we failed—the factory calibration was so spot-on that we couldn't improve it.
For a video editor cutting a commercial or a photographer retouching a portrait, that level of color fidelity is worth its weight in gold. The 60 Hz refresh rate, while noticeable when scrolling through a timeline, does not impact the actual editing of static images or the playback of 24/30fps video content.
The Verdict
The Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition is a device of fascinating contradictions. It’s a supercar of a laptop, packing the most powerful mobile processor on the market and enough RAM to edit a feature film, yet it rides on tires that are a few years old.
If you are a creative professional whose workflow is bottlenecked by processing power and who requires absolute color accuracy above all else, this machine is still an incredibly compelling, if expensive, tool. The "Strix Halo" chip is a game-changer for on-the-go rendering.
However, if you want a device that feels as modern as it is powerful—one that offers the fluidity of a high refresh rate and the punch of a 1000-nit display—the €4,000 price tag is a much harder pill to swallow. In 2026, the PX13 remains a performance beast, but its display is a reminder that even the best engines can be let down by their windows to the world.
