ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) vs GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026)
68Performance67.3
58.1Display71.8
70.3Battery98.7
100Portability38.4
3 spec wins — ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407)6 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) wins this laptop face-off, 71.8 to 70.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+62) and performance (+1). GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407)
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 38
- 66% lower weight: 0.79 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 63% lower thickness: 9 mm vs 24.5 mm
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,801 vs 3,180
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $4,800
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026)
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 58
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 70
- 385% higher charging: 330 W vs 68 W
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
Display
| Spec | ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (ASUS Lumina Pro, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone validated, pen support) | OLED (100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR True Black 1000) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz+67% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100 | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X2-90 (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots: one PCIe Gen5, one Gen4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,801+20%Top 7% | 3,180Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,494Top 22% | 19,966+14%Top 10% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 99 Wh+32% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13.7 h | — |
| Charging | 68 W | 330 W+385% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.79 kg+66% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 9 mm+63% | 24.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum alloy (CNC-machined) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), SD Express 7.0 card reader | 1x USB-C USB4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm headphone/mic combo, DC-in |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP front camera with IR, 13MP rear camera | 1080p FHD IR webcam with array microphone |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro (Arm) | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) |
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