Choosing a High-Performance AI PC for Frequent Travelers

Oct 18, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, AI PCs are revolutionizing how we work and create, offering powerful capabilities tailored for AI-driven tasks. These advanced machines combine cutting-edge hardware, like CPUs with neural processing units and GPUs designed for AI work, with innovative software that enhances productivity and creativity. Whether you’re a frequent traveler needing a lightweight, durable laptop, or a demanding user requiring top-tier performance, AI PCs offer the perfect blend of mobility, versatility, durability and power. Read on to find out how to choose the perfect one for travelers!

An AI PC is a laptop or desktop computer designed with unique capabilities for handling AI-driven tasks. These PCs are equipped with CPUs that include neural processing units (NPUs) — specialized cores dedicated to AI processing. Most of the latest-generation CPUs from major manufacturers now come with these AI-focused cores. Additionally, certain high-performance laptops feature graphics cards with AI-specific cores, such as the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4000 series, which include proprietary NVIDIA AI Tensor Cores.

On the software front, AI PCs provide access to AI-powered applications and features. For instance, ASUS AI PCs support Microsoft Copilot and include ASUS-exclusive apps like StoryCube and MuseTree, as well as AI-powered smart features, such as ASUS AI two-way noise cancellation or AiSense camera, enabling users to leverage AI capabilities every day, everywhere — even when offline, e.g. during a flight.

Travelers should look for three qualities in their laptops: light weight, durability, and versatility of usage. For most users, a traditional clamshell laptop with a 16-inch screen is a great option, since it offers a large screen that’s ideal for work or entertainment. However, users who need more flexibility while on the go may want to consider a laptop with a detachable keyboard that transforms into a Windows-based tablet ― or even a two-in-one laptop with a 360° hinge and a 13-inch screen for ultimate portability and flexibility.

In any case, thanks to smart engineering and great cooling design, ASUS offers laptops that combine high performance with a thin and lightweight chassis. With typical weight of less than 2 kg and a profile of less than 2 cm — and even options with less than 1 kg weight, less than 1 cm profile — several ASUS laptops offer impressive AI performance combined with ultimate portability.

The sleek design often offers impressive durability as well. Designed to withstand the toughest tests, ProArt laptops come with tough, pristine black coating that ensures the laptops look clean and ready for any adventure. The anodizing process used to create the coating creates a nano-microporous structure that minimizes reflections. Additionally, by integrating active silane resin and fluorine-modified groups, the coating carries the additional benefit of resistance to smudges and fingerprints. Designed to suit outdoors usage and on-the-go work, they are tested to the toughest US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standards for durability*. Moreover, they are IP52-rated for dust blowing and water splashing resistance, and Military Grade tested.

When it comes to high-performance laptops, the first component to look at should always be the processor. Depending on what you need your laptop for, you may want to go with a top-notch CPU such as AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 or 365 or equivalent. These feature an NPU AI processor — a powerful CPU that will meet the needs of the most demanding users — such as travel content creators or traveling creative professionals, such as photographers or videographers. Another interesting option is the Snapdragon® X Plus laptop processor, designed for mobility and optimized for low energy consumption, and ready to power everyday AI usage.

If you need a laptop that can handle creative work well or do gaming on the go or any other graphics-heavy usage scenarios, a dedicated GPU is a good idea. The latest NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4000 series features Tensor Cores designed for AI work. Depending on the tasks you’ll be handling, you may opt for an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU or an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU.

Memory (RAM) and storage are also something to pay attention to. For a high-performance laptop, 16 GB of RAM is the recommended minimum, though 32 GB may prove beneficial. As for storage, 1 TB is a solid starting point, but if you frequently work with large files, you may want to go with even more.

If you’re a frequent traveler looking for a high-performance AI PC, consider the 2024 lineup of ProArt laptops! These can handle any daily task and more — even allowing studio-like professional creative workflows when needed. They were designed for on-the-go creatives, so they will suit even the most demanding travelers.

ProArt P16

The ProArt P16 is the perfect solution for demanding users always on the move. It features a brilliant 16-inch 4K ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreen with exceptional color accuracy (Delta E < 1). Powered by the high-performance AMD Ryzen™ 9 HX 370 processor, it delivers up to 50 TOPS. It’s also NVIDIA® Studio-validated with a GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPU, providing up to 321 TOPS. Tested to military-grade standards* for durability and equipped with a robust, long-lasting battery, it’s ideal for heavy work and fun on the go.

ProArt PX13

The ProArt PX13 is a 13-inch convertible laptop that masterfully combines ultra portability, versatility, and high-performance capabilities. Weighing only 1.38 kg, it boasts powerful hardware, including the AMD Ryzen™ 9 HX 370 processor, capable of delivering up to 50 TOPS. As an NVIDIA® Studio-validated laptop, it features a GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPU, providing up to 321 TOPS. Its 13.3-inch 3K ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreen provides professional-grade image quality. With four flexible usage modes, it's the perfect solution for demanding users who need versatility above all else.

ProArt PZ13

The ProArt PZ13 is a versatile detachable laptop that doubles as a tablet. Designed for outdoor use, it boasts an IP52 rating for water resistance and it has been tested to military-grade standards*. It also features a 13-inch OLED touchscreen with precise stylus support for accurate input. Powered by the Snapdragon® X Plus processor, it delivers 45 TOPS of AI-enhanced performance while maintaining impressive battery life. Its compact design ― just 9 mm thick and weighing only 0.85 kg ― makes it incredibly portable.

* The testing regime includes the requirements of both military-grade standards and ASUS quality tests, and varies depending on device. MIL-STD-810 testing is conducted on selected ASUS products only. Note that the MIL-STD-810 testing helps to ensure the quality of ASUS products but does not indicate a particular fitness for military use. The test is performed under laboratory conditions. Any damage caused by attempts to replicate these test conditions would be considered accidental, and would not be covered by the standard ASUS warranty. Additional coverage is available with ASUS Premium Care.