Asus ProArt P16 (2024)
| Manufacturer | Asus |
|---|---|
| Product family | ProArt |
| Release date | January 2024 |
| Introductory price | USD 1899 |
| Discontinued | No |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Can be configured with Windows 11 Pro) |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Memory | 32 or 64 GB LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered, non-upgradable) |
| Memory slots | None (soldered) |
| Storage | 1 or 2 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Storage slots | 2 (1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x2) |
| Removable storage | SD Express 7.0 card reader |
| Display | Screen size: 16 inch Panel type: OLED Coating: Glossy Resolution: 3840 x 2400 PPI: 283 Aspect ratio: 16:10 Refresh rate: 60 Hz Brightness: 500 Nits (HDR) Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1 sRGB: 100 % Adobe RGB: 97.2 % P3: 99.6 % Screen-to-body ratio: 88 % |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 105 W w/ Dynamic Boost |
| Sound | 6x speakers with Smart Amp Technology harman/kardon (Premium) |
| Camera | Front: FHD with IR function |
| Touchpad | Large glass touchpad with DialPad support |
| Connectivity | Mediatek MT7925 WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, DP, PD) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) 1 x USB 4.0 Gen 3 (Type-C, DP, PD) 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL 1 x SD Express 7.0 card reader |
| Mass | 1.8 kilograms (4.0 lb) |
| Power brick | 200W AC adapter |
| Battery | 90 WHr Li-ion |
| Keyboard | White backlit |
| Chassis | Color: Nano Black Materials: Aluminum unibody Cooling: Tri-fan cooling module |
| Number pad | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No |
| Facial recognition | Yes (IR camera with Windows Hello) |
| Website | Asus |
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The Asus ProArt P16 (2024) is a high-performance laptop designed for content creators, featuring the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. It is equipped with a 16-inch 4K OLED touchscreen display and offers a premium aluminum unibody design. The ProArt P16 is tailored for multimedia use, providing a range of features for creative tasks.[1]
Primary Hardware
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Processor
The Asus ProArt P16 (2024) is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, which features 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock speed of 2.0 GHz and a boost clock speed of up to 5.1 GHz. The processor is built on the AMD Strix Point architecture, which includes 4 Performance Zen5 Cores and 8 Efficiency Zen5c Cores, all with Hyper-Threading. It is designed to handle demanding tasks with a power limit of 80W.[1]
Reviewers have praised the processor for its high and stable performance, particularly in multi-threaded tasks, outperforming many competitors in its class. The CPU runs stably at 80W of power for demanding tasks, with temperatures in the low to mid 90s.[2][3]
Benchmarks:
- Cinebench R15: ~3500 points[2]
- Cinebench R23: ~23750 points (multi-core)[3]
- GeekBench 6.2.2: Multi-core: 14652, Single-Core: 2844[2]
Graphics
The ProArt P16 is equipped with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, which features 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 105 W, including 20 W Dynamic Boost. The laptop also includes AMD Radeon 890M integrated graphics.[1]
The RTX 4070 provides solid performance for creative tasks and light gaming, delivering about 90% of its capacity in full-power designs that go up to 140W TGP. It runs at 80-90W tops in most loads, making it suitable for most users.[2][3]
Benchmarks:
- 3DMark Fire Strike: 30137 Points[3]
- 3DMark Time Spy: 11941 Points[3]
- Uniengine Superposition – 1080p Extreme: 6722[2]
Memory
The ProArt P16 comes with 64 GB of LPDDR5x-7500 RAM, which is soldered and non-upgradable. The RAM is available in configurations of 32 or 64 GB, with the 64 GB option only offered for some of the RTX 4070 configurations.[1]
The RAM provides excellent performance for multitasking and demanding applications, making it suitable for content creation.[2][3]
Benchmarks:
- AIDA64 Memory Copy: 89846 MB/s[3]
Storage
The ProArt P16 can be configured with either a 1 TB or 2 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD. The primary M.2 2280 SSD is connected via a fast PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, while the second slot is connected via PCIe 4.0 x2, limiting its maximum speed.[1]
The SSD performance is stable but not particularly high compared to competitors. Accessing the components requires removing a few Torx screws, which are easily accessible.[2][3]
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Co-processors
The ProArt P16 features the AMD XDNA™ NPU, which offers up to 50TOPS for AI applications.[1]
Input Devices
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Keyboard
The ProArt P16 features a backlit chiclet keyboard with 1.7 mm key travel. The keyboard provides good feedback and types accurately and quietly, but the keycaps smudge easily. The backlighting activates with a swipe over the touchpad once they time out.[2][3]
Touchpad
The laptop includes a large glass touchpad with a DialPad area, which can be used for various actions in Windows and some apps. The touchpad works well with general use, swipes, gestures, and taps. Palm rejection is fine, but can be an issue when used on the lap due to ghost touches.[2][3]
Webcam
The ProArt P16 is equipped with a 1080p webcam with IR functionality for Windows Hello support. The webcam is considered okay for video calls, but not exceptional.[2][3]
Microphone
The laptop features a built-in array microphone with Smart Amp Technology, providing adequate quality for video calls and recordings.[1]
Output Devices
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Display
The ProArt P16 features a 16-inch 4K OLED touchscreen display with a resolution of 3840 x 2400 pixels, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The display offers beautiful colors and perfect blacks, but struggles in bright environments due to its brightness and glare. The panel comes pre-calibrated out of the box and is uniform in color and luminosity.[1][2][3]
Benchmarks:
- Brightness: Average of 360 cd/m² in SDR mode, max of 605 cd/m² in HDR mode[3]
- Color accuracy: 99.1% AdobeRGB, 100% sRGB, 99.9% Display P3 coverage[3]
Audio
The ProArt P16 is equipped with six speakers, including 4x 2W woofers and 2x 2W tweeters, providing high-quality sound output. The audio quality is spectacular, providing punchy and rich sound, arguably among the best you’ll get on any laptop today.[2][3]
Connectivity
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WiFi
The ProArt P16 is equipped with a Mediatek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 module and Bluetooth 5.4. The WiFi performance is good, with high transfer speeds and stable connection.[1][3]
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Bluetooth
The laptop includes Bluetooth 5.4, providing reliable wireless connectivity.[1]
SD Card Reader
The ProArt P16 features an SD Express 7.0 card reader, offering good transfer speeds, significantly better than some competitors.[1][3]
USB
The laptop is equipped with a variety of USB ports, including:
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (supporting display and power delivery)
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 1x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C (supporting display and power delivery)[1]
Display Outputs
The ProArt P16 includes 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL and 2x DisplayPort outputs, providing adequate options for connecting external displays.[1]
Case
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The ProArt P16 features a premium aluminum unibody design in Nano Black, which is entirely black with nearly invisible branding elements. The laptop is sturdy with friendly edges and sturdy hinges, but the limited screen angle (130 degrees) is a drawback due to the cooling design. The design is prone to fingerprints, but offers excellent build quality and a premium feel.[2][3]
Maintenance
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Accessing the components of the ProArt P16 requires removing a few Torx screws, which are easily accessible. However, the RAM is soldered and non-upgradable, limiting future upgrades. The SSDs are upgradeable, providing some flexibility for storage expansion.[2][3]
Cooling System
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The ProArt P16 is equipped with a tri-fan cooling module with an array of heatpipes. The laptop runs hot on Performance mode but remains comfortable to touch around the WASD keys. A hotspot develops in the top-middle part of the chassis, reaching low 50s °C, but areas around the keys stay cooler.[2][3]
Noise
The fan noise levels are ~45 dBA on Performance, ~40 dBA on Standard, and sub 35 dBA on Whisper profile. The laptop is fairly loud under load, but quiet in idle or low-power modes.[2][3]
Energy Management
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Power Consumption
The ProArt P16 ships with a 200W power adapter and supports USB-C charging up to 100W. The laptop consumes around 14W for text editing and up to 85W for gaming, with decent runtimes for light use.[1][2]
Battery Life
The laptop is equipped with a 90 WHr battery, providing good performance with over 8 hours of web browsing and impressive video playback times. The battery life is decent but not exceptional, with around 6 hours for light use and 1 hour for gaming. The battery fully charges from 10% in about 2 hours.[1][3]
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Biometrics
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The ProArt P16 features an IR camera with Windows Hello support for facial recognition, providing a convenient login method.[1]
Software
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The ProArt P16 ships with Windows 11 Home, with an option to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. It includes various preinstalled software applications tailored for creative work, such as StoryCube, MuseTree, CapCut, MyASUS, ProArt Creator Hub, ScreenXpert, and GlideX. A Microsoft Office 1-month trial is also included for new Microsoft 365 customers.[1]
Accessories & Warranty
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The ProArt P16 comes with a 200W AC adapter and paperwork. There is a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.[1]
Reviews Summary
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Overall Sentiment
The Asus ProArt P16 is highly regarded for its premium build quality, impressive performance, and range of features tailored for multimedia use. It is praised for its beautiful OLED display, excellent inputs, and solid multi-purpose performance. However, it is criticized for its limited screen angle and battery life due to the 4K OLED touchscreen.[2][3]
Problems Summary
- Limited screen angle due to cooling design.
- Soldered RAM, limiting upgrade options.
- 60 Hz display refresh rate may not be ideal for gaming or fast-paced content.
- Prone to fingerprints.
- Battery life is decent but not exceptional.
Links
UltrabookReview, NoteBookCheck
Community Reception
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References
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