Customer Ratings & Reviews

Really impressed with the ASUS ProArt. Handles Luminar Neo and big photo sets without slowing down. The screen quality makes editing easier, and overall performance feels reliable. Worth the switch.

It’s a great computer battery life of course is as good as it can be for such a powerful computer. I was able to take this around with me to all my classes without having to worry about charging it constantly. I can game on it as well just had to find a way to let the fans breath. The screen looks beautiful

I wanted to pickup another laptop for some creative work to speed up a project I recently started. I was looking at ProArt laptops as the one I have works great but I didn’t need as much power as the first one. That’s when I saw ASUS was refreshing the ProArt P16 for 2026, so I decided to pickup the refreshed model and run it through its paces. Pros: - Creator focused Laptop. - Clean & Professional case design. - Amazing OLED Display, with 120Hz Refresh Rate. Cons: - Gets hot underload, external cooling recommended. - 512GB Storage is limiting. - No Upgradeable RAM. Specs & Comparison: The Asus ProArt P16 2026 model comes in multiple configurations, with the model I got having an AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 CPU, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and an RTX 5060 GPU. All of this fits into a case that is about 14in by 9.7in by 0.6-0.7in and weights about 4lbs. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 CPU has 10 cores, 4 Zen 5 performance cores and 6 Zen 5c efficiency cores. Once again, AMD has made the TDP for the CPU by default only 28W, with a configurable TDP of 15-54W based on the manufacture’s configurations. This means that even in a thin laptop, this CPU most likely won’t cause overheating with adequate cooling. This is great for a workbook which will most likely get used for heavy workloads over multiple hours each day, such as video editing or CAD modeling. The integrated NPU maintains 50 TOPS for AI Processing, which matches the NPU performance of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 300 series. This is helpful for local computing of AI tasks, reducing the time and energy required to complete. I’ve been working with smaller local models as the costs of AI subscriptions continue to rise, and an NPU makes a huge difference in speed of tasks. Asus opted to include a Mobile Nvidia RTX 5060 with 8GBs of GDDR7 for the base model instead of the RTX 5070, which works well for most tasks though is slightly slower overall. Like past models, the Display is the main star of the show, though again it is a slight downgrade to a 3K resolution (2880 x 1800) from the prior models 4K resolution. Personally, I find the resolution reduction an overall improvement to the refresh as it makes for a better experience compared to the 4K resolution which left most text a bit smaller or scaled to an abnormal size on the 16in display. I found I would often have to adjust the scaling up above 150% to account for my aging eyes. The biggest improvement on the display is the increase in refresh rate, up to 120 frames per second from 60 frames per second on the older model. ASUS did create a model with only 16GB of RAM, but luckily, I was able to get one with 32GB of LPDDR5X at 7500MT/s, this is soldered on to the board and not upgradeable. Unfortunately, the primary drive is only 512GB of PCIe 4.0 storage which is most likely due to the ongoing parts shortage caused by the AI Boom. There is still a 2nd open M.2 slot inside for additional storage expansion in the future when prices come down. Case Design: I really love the ASUS ProArt case design, it is one of the cleanest and most professional looking laptops that packs plenty of power for any kind of demanding work. The all-aluminum case in a matte black with a simple and subtle logo says it all. The large trackpad provides plenty of space to work with a built-in dial for adjusting shades/brightness/contrast which just makes the experience better. Connectivity: For wireless connectivity the ProArt P16 comes equipped with WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. For ports, on the Left side there is a 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C 4.0 Gen 3, HDMI 2.1, and Power ports. On the Right side are the SD Express 7.0 card reader, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, and USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports. Performance: I said it before and I’ll say it again, the ProArt line is not designed with Gaming in mind, though they can play a game alright, you will not be pulling top frame rates at ultra settings. If you are primarily going to game, then look for a bulkier gaming laptop as it allows for more airflow and better gaming experience. The ProArt P16 is my go-to recommendation for Creators looking for a professional machine. It does get quite hot but handles it well even during heavy workloads (like 8hrs of 4K video rendering). In most cases, I would hit 91C, then thermal throttling would kick in keeping the laptop from overheating. To better manage the heat, I like to use an external laptop cooler. My go to cooler is the Razer Laptop Cooling Pad which saw thermals drop roughly 10 degrees C, hovering around 80C during similar workloads with the cooler on Smart Fan Curve. The cooler greatly increases noise, so for audio work it is not ideal but for rendering or modeling it has no impact on the work quality. For Recording, the ProArt P16 handled recording multiple video and audio sources without an issue. I was able to run simultaneous recording on 4 cameras in 1080p60fps with 2 microphones as part of my test. The biggest concern while recording was drive space, as recording higher quality would quickly eat up most of the available remaining drive space. I will end up having to install a 2nd M.2 or use an external drive to store and work from. For Visual work, the ProArt P16’s screen is one of the best available. The 3K OLED screen covers 100 percent of the color gamut, while also providing fluid smooth motion with the 120Hz refresh rate. I’m always blown away with how beautiful HDR content can be when paired with a screen that fully demonstrate the colors and contrast. Conclusion: Once again, even considering the ongoing RAM and Storage shortages caused by the AI Boom, I’ve got to recommend the ASUS ProArt line to any size creator. Improvements to the display and CPU make this refresh an improvement on what is already the Gold Standard for Digital Creators.

Use case- Video editing, podcasting, photo editing and general streaming and liezure. I have tablets, and gaming laptops and they all do great at their designed tasks but I was really intrigued with the “ProArt” series. The proArt is designed with content creators in mind and ultimately when I want to play a game I go to the PS5 anyway and gaming computers are great at content creation regards to video but with podcasts and video voice overs… they can be noisy and the mics can pick up on that hum or fan kicking on which can cause a lot of headaches. One of the first things I absolutely love is the “whisper Mode”. It will cut into the power but capturing voice overs and podcast creation is no problem. But let me start from the beginning, The packaging and build quality is premium TOP NOTCH! The “Nano black” is striking! I mean it is gorgeous and bold. Its thin. It’s also built for adventure. Asus showed pictures of the laptop outside and so I researched it a bit more and it is tested to Military 810 H standards… Now I am no expert on all that but it stated that it goes through shock tests, temperature tests, scratch resistance, vibrations and altitude tests. Camping trips and ariports will not be a problem for this laptop. The touch pad is spacious and responsive and has a build in spin wheel that can control contrast, audio and font size with a finger swipe! Super cool and Super useful! For sliding through time lines. The onboard speakers are surprising good. The screen is also gorgeous and color accurate to the media I load up. The power… You can really feel the lighting fast AMD AI 9 465 processor and the 32 GB ram. I mean rendering projects is amazingly fast…noticeable. Everything this thing touches from the web, to Adobe CC app are just blazing! The only thing I don’t like about this unit is the meager 512 GB SSD drove… I mean 512! To be fair, all my files are on SSD jump drives so it really doesn’t matter but I sometimes like to dump all the files on the internal drive so I don’t have to have an SSD drive dangling around….1TB would have been better but 512 plus external drives will get any job done. It also comes with StoryCube gathering all my raw footage which I will not be using. I don’t like putting my files into other companies hands… but for the casual user …might be handy. Now MuseTree on the other hand is an AI-assisted creation tool that is pretty intriguing. It’s local on board the laptop and its subscription free both of which I like. I still bet with all the “agree” boxes I click on Asus has some metrics on the creations but it might actually be a real handy tool. The more I play with it the more I am inclined to think so. If you a parent buying this for a kid…just be aware that it is easy to tun off the security feature on the AI generator (If you know what I mean). With all the onboard AI tools, raw power and huge bright screen, It chews through power… you will want to have the power chord and an external powerbank if your camping or dial down the performance for longer battery… I would rather just keep the chord around! Overall, I really love this laptop…. I mean Asus really has it’s game tight with the ProArt! The premium design…Windows based which is HUGE for me, silent during recordings, the specs, the outdoors tough build, the onboard AI, the touch screen…It’s just a content creators dream really. This is my new go to for work and fun to get the job done! Great job Asus!

I’ve really been enjoying the ASUS ProArt P16 so far. This is one of those laptops that feels premium as soon as you start using it, but what I like most is that it actually has the performance to back up the look. The 16” 3K OLED touchscreen is probably my favorite feature. The display is absolutely beautiful. Everything looks sharp, colors are vibrant, and the contrast is really impressive. Whether I’m working, browsing, watching Netflix, or just doing everyday things, the screen makes everything look better. The touchscreen is also a nice bonus and makes navigating around the laptop really convenient. Performance has been excellent. With the AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor and 32GB of RAM, this thing handles multitasking with no problem. I can have several browser tabs and programs open at the same time without it slowing down or feeling like it’s struggling. Everything feels quick and responsive, which is exactly what I want from a laptop at this price point. The 512GB SSD also keeps things moving quickly while giving me a good amount of storage for my everyday needs. I really like the design too. The Nano Black finish looks sleek and professional without being boring. For a 16” laptop with this much power, it also doesn’t feel as bulky as I expected. It still feels like something I could easily take with me when I need to work somewhere other than home. The Copilot+ PC features are a nice addition as well. I’m still exploring everything the AI features can do, but I like having those newer capabilities built into the laptop rather than feeling like I’m using an older computer that’s already behind the times. Overall, I think ASUS did a really good job with the ProArt P16. The display is gorgeous, the performance is fast, the touchscreen is useful, and the overall design feels very premium. It’s not just a laptop that looks good sitting on a desk—it actually performs really well too. I think this would be a great choice for someone who wants something powerful enough for creative work and multitasking but still wants a laptop that’s enjoyable to use for everyday things like streaming, browsing, and general productivity. So far, I’ve been very impressed with it.

This ASUS - ProArt P16 16" 3K OLED Touchscreen Laptop - AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 (2026) - 32GB RAM - 512GB SSD - Copilot+ PC - Nano Black is a very fast, stunning OLED 16" display, big touch pad with Asus dial & control panel! I find the control pannel extreemly usefull in daily use. Ports = a power port, HDMI 2 1 port, USB 4 type C port, two USB 3.2 gen 2 Type A ports, Audio combo port, a USB 3.2 gen 2 type C port, and a SD express 7.0 card reader. Keyboard is backlight (adjustable) and has a very natural professional feeling keys. The touch pad is nice and big and has a great feature called the Asus dial pad, you can adjust volume, brighnes and other things, you choose what you want as an option. The 16" OLED display is 120Hz stunning and smooth, colors are vibrant and accurate to me. No motion blur at all, gaming on this laptop is awesome, played some COD and I did not experience any lag at all. The touchscreen on the OLED is very responsive and perfect. With 32 gig of ram, you won't need any for many years. Programs run butter smooth, copilot is quick to respond. Asus teamed up with to give you StoryCube, MuseTree AI, and Pro Art Creator Hub. Games are smooth and quick. Setup of this laptop is like all other windows laptops. Very light weight to hold and battery life is good. Sound is great with lack of low end bass, as this is a light laptop. The only negative would be the 512gb of storage that you can upgrade.

ASUS offers laptops in specific categories to provide the very best performance for different applications. ASUS ProArt laptops are dynamic machines, ideal for designers, featuring powerful graphic cards & screens with amazing quality. The ProArt P16 has a 16" 3K OLED touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate, anti-reflection coating, maximum 500 nits peak brightness & 2880 x 1800 resolution. I examine photographs & video captured in the field from my mirrorless camera using the built-in SD card slot. The detail & color accuracy make this an ideal photographer's tool. ProArt P16 weighs 4.08 lb, measures 0.68"H x 13.97"W x 9.72"D & is Energy Star Certified. The nano black aluminum casing has a premium quality look & feel. Operating System is Windows 11 Home; Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth provide the fastest wireless connectivity; the processor is AMD Ryzen Ai 400 series. It has 32 GB RAM & 512 GB SSD storage & NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU. CONCLUSION: ASUS ProArt P16 quickly became the only laptop I use for landscape, animal photography & videography in the field. It is built for tough applications, exceeding the MIL-STD-810H military standard! The 6 built-in speakers with Dolby Atmos produce amazing surround sound. ProArt P16 exceeds my expectations & earns my highest recommendation.

THIS… IS The Asus ProArt P16, a 16” creator focused laptop with several productivity features tucked between its powerful Ryzen 9 and balanced mobile 5060 chipsets. With a 3K OLED touchscreen, plethora of ports and sleek all black design.. Lets see how the Asus proart stacks up to the competition! Taking the ProArt out of the box for the first time, you are greeted with its sleek ‘nano black’ exterior which is essentially a well done matte black. The nano black exterior also does a good job at not only hiding blemishes well, but holding up to the daily gauntlet that I have put it through without scratching. Something else to note, the nano black does a great job at hiding finger marks… I was born with greasy fingers and I can honestly say that this coating matrix was able to fend off my fingers successfully. Opening the ProArt, you are able to easily move the lid from closed to all the way open with only one hand as it glides without a wobble yet feels secure when you stop. Moving onto the interior, Asus has packed a dialpad onto the top left of the trackpad with expanded customizable creator functions… though I never really found a use for it in my workflow. The trackpad does have a large footprint and a very satisfying click that reaffirms that you know what you are doing. The keyboard is much of the same story with a short but pleasant travel that has a soft bump confirming your keystroke. I actually really enjoyed every aspect about the keyboard and found it rather easy to type on for extended periods of time without error. The area around the trackpad also has a soft grip that lets your palms feel secure while typing, creating or gaming. All that being said, there are some negatives to be noted. There is slight but noticeable deck flex when pressing on and around the keyboard and while the keyboard never gets hot… it does get noticeably warmer the longer and harder that you push the laptop. From a personal design perspective and not a big detractor… The ProArt logo on the exterior lid does also have a resemblance to a chromebook logo. Before moving on to the screen, Asus packs six Dolby Atmos tuned speakers into the ProArt that allow you to change between several sound profiles (and even three custom profiles) to get everything sounding just right. That being said, I found that while the ProArt has objectively good speakers, they still trail behind a macbook and could use a bit more bass. Turning the ProArt on for the first time shows not only just how good this 3K OLED touch display is, but just how good Asus has gotten at dialing them in. The ProArt packs just about every feature you could want in a laptop such as its 120hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness and 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut… this screen has just about everything a creator or gamer could ask for. Asus has also done a spectacular job on the ProArts unique anti-reflective coating as the screen does well at blocking harsh glares while still maintaining a near gloss finish to preserve color accuracy. Now what we are all here for! The Asus ProArt does a great job at balancing portability and raw power on the go. I found that the Ryzen 9 and 5060 were able to balance heavy 4k editing without much lag or delay when editing or exporting. The ProArt also does great in ableton and rekordbox, with no delay or lag noted when stressed under load or large workfiles. Gaming was the perfect +1 to the party as I was able to play just about any game at 120fps at 3k using high or mostly high settings thanks to DLSS. The Tri-Fan design does a great job at moving air, and while it can get loud, you can easily change fan profiles to fit your setting (at a performance cost). Battery life was good, not great, and much like the fans, is tailored to what you are looking for. You can go all out and get around 2 hours away from the wall, though, with some settings changed and brightness dimmed, 3-5 hours is attainable if you are mindful of your battery life. Overall, I was rarely yearning for more power and was instead more focused on a few of the flaws that became noticeable the longer I used the ProArt. The glaring elephant in the room is the fact that this ProArt only has 512gb of storage, and while it can be expanded with an open m.2 slot, it just seems so short sided for a creators laptop to have such limited space at this pricepoint (msrp $2699.99). Something else that was annoying was the extra software that Asus shipped with the ProArt that was essentially bloatware such as the storycube and musetree applications. I also wish that the ProArt has two USB4 Type-C ports to make managing external displays easier than having to deal with the HDMI 2.1 FRL port. Overall relatively small issues, but just some things that made me scratch my head. Wrapping this up, the Asus ProArt is a great ‘jack of all trades’ laptop that can really do just about anything you could want and more. Mobile video editing, music creation, AI workflows and even gaming are seamless and can be done reasonably on the go as the RTX 5060 and Ryzen AI 9 strike the perfect balance between performance and portability. Asus has done a great job at creating not only a future proof, but application proof laptop that is at the top of my list for do it all and creator laptops. Until next time :)

The Asus ProArt P16 is a 16-inch 3K OLED touchscreen laptop. This laptop is powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 465 processor. This 10-core processor design handles multi-taking efficiently and effectively. This laptop contains dual graphics cards including an NVIDIA RTX 5060 card (with 8 GB of dedicated GDDR7 Graphics memory) and an AMD Radeon 880M graphics card (which uses up to 50% of the system RAM). This laptop’s main screen has a default resolution of 2880 by 1800 pixels. The laptop features 32 GB of RAM and 512 GB of hard drive space in the tested configuration. For ports the laptop is outfitted on the left side with a power port for the AC power adapter, a full-sized HDMI 2.1 FRL (Full Rate Link) port, a USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C port with support for display/power delivery with a rated data speed of up to 40Gbps, and USB Gen 3.2 Type-A port with a rated speed of up to 10 Gbps, and a 3.5mm a headset Jack. The FRL HDMI port supports high-resolution external displays, including 8K output and high-refresh-rate 4K at 120Hz external monitors. The right side has a full-size SD Express 7.0 SD card slot, another USB Gen 3.2 Type-A port with a rated speed of up to 10 Gbps, and USB Gen 3.2 Type-C port with support for display/power delivery with a rated data speed of up to 40Gbps). The SD Card slot officially supports SDXC cards up to 2 TB and theoretically supports SDUC standards up to 128 TB as high-capacity cards become available. In a bit of an unusual placement the Power, Battery charge, and Drive activity lights are located on the rear of this laptop. This laptop weighs 4.08 lbs. and of course supports Wi-Fi 7 (BE standard) and Bluetooth 5.4. The battery is lithium-ion and is rated at ~ 90Wh. The laptop ships with a fast-charging 200W or 240W power adapter (reaching full charge in about 60 minutes) and supports USB-C charging between 45W and 100W. This laptop is a CoPilot+ creator laptop that allows for on-device AI processing powered by the AMD XDNA NPU (up to 50 TOPS) and NVIDIA RTX AI acceleration supporting fast local creative tasks. This unit ships with ASUS StoryCube - an AI-assisted media hub that automatically organizes, categorizes, and tags local or cloud-synced photos and videos (with direct GoPro integration); ASUS MuseTree - an on-device AI generation tool that helps with brainstorming and creating images from text or sketches; and Microsoft Copilot is the pre-installed Windows AI companion for daily productivity and assistance The laptop has impressive and immersive sound. I put it through my usual collection of these tracks that is handles with ease. This laptop’s sound is enhanced by Dolby Atmos capabilities to “surround you with lifelike sound depth and detail for music., movies, and more.” Usage Impressions Enough about the specifications, let’s talk usage impressions. First, the screen is gorgeous. Second, the two USB slots are both capable of supporting DisplayPort MST streaming hubs. In my testing the right USB-C and the left HDMI port were running via the NVIDIA RTX 5060 graphics card, the left UCB-C post and the main display of this laptop were running via the Radeon 880M graphics card. This dual graphics capability utilizes Microsoft Hybrid Graphics in conjunction with AMD SmartAccess Graphics to leverage the AMD Radeon Graphics card for basic low-power tasks like web browsing or text editing to save battery life and automatically switching to the NVIDIA RTX Graphics for heavy tasks like 3D Rendering, video export, or gaming. Ias part of my testing, I was able to use two DisplayPort MST Hubs, and the HDMI Post to connect 7 external monitors and thus enabling a total of 8 screens! The 8 screens were running resolutions as follows: 3 at 1920x1080, 3 at 1920x1200, 2 at 3840x2160, and the main laptop at 2880 x 1800. This is an impressive ability, even if it is a bit impractical / overkill for most users! The last feature I am going to highlight is the massive 6” x4” Asus DialPad touchpad. This touchpad is configured with the ASUS Dial, a “precision-engineered rotary control providing intuitive fingertip mastery over app parameters and values. This dial enables one to work more efficiently with an array of applications via the rotary touch control. Examples of applications that can be control include but are not limited to Creative apps such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro, and DaVinci Resole; Productivity apps such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox; entertainment apps such as Spotify, Netflix, and YouTube; and the Windows Operating system settings. The configuration of the DialPad is managed thought the ASUS Control Panel Application. Summary The Asus ProArt P16 stands out as an exceptional desktop replacement and portable workstation for creators and developers. Powered by high-end specs and generous RAM, it easily handles demanding workflows. Highlights include unprecedented display connectivity—supporting up to 7 external monitors—and the integrated DialPad touchpad, which streamlines efficiency and creative control. Key Strengths - Workstation Performance: Powerful CPU/GPU configurations and high RAM capacity effortlessly handle heavy computational and creative workloads. - Massive Display Output: Exceptional graphics support allowing up to 7 external monitors. - Streamlined Control: Built-in DialPad touchpad enhances workflow precision and overall productivity.

This is the best laptop that I have used to date and has very few weaknesses for my workload. KEY SPECIFICATIONS PROCESSOR: The CPU is a 10 core / 20 thread AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 with integrated Radeon 880M graphics. Performance is about 17% better than an older Intel Core i7-12700H mobile processor (14 core / 20 thread) per the Passmark CPU benchmarks. GRAPHICS: Besides the integrated graphics, there is also a dedicated RTX 5060 with 8gb of memory. Performance is comparable to an RTX 5050 desktop GPU per benchmarks I’ve seen. MEMORY: 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory. This memory is very fast. Faster than the DDR5 I have in my desktop PC. It is also soldered to the motherboard and not upgradable. That’s OK. It is enough for the tasks I use. STORAGE DRIVE(S): My laptop came with a 512 GB (QLC), m.2, PCIe 4x4 drive by Micron. It’s not a great drive. This is probably the most disappointing part of this laptop. QLC memory is not as durable as TLC typically and is used mostly in budget drives. My tests gave me Seq. Read Speeds of 5069 MB/s and Write Speeds of 3316 MB/s. While OK, it’s a bit disappointing for a high-end Media Creator’s computer. This will be replaced soon. There is an additional m.2 slot so you can expand storage if you are willing to open the case. SUBJECTIVE RATINGS CHASSIS / LOOKS: 10/10 Looks Great. ProArt products tend to have a clean, simple look. This laptop is no exception. The cover is all black with a small, embossed ASUS ProArt logo in the corner. It is extremely thin and light for a laptop with this much power. I had a gaming laptop with similar specs and it was noticeably bulkier. I wouldn’t consider it ultralight at about 4 lbs, but I haven’t seen an ultralight laptop with RTX 5060 graphics. Despite being so thin, there is very little flex to the body. The lid opens with a single finger with just enough effort. The bezels around the monitor are very thin. It is very well done. MONITOR: 10/10 It is probably the best monitor I’ve seen on a laptop. Video filmed in and viewed in 4k is crystal clear and just flat out stunning. Contrast is as good as it can get. Colors really pop. Everything you expect from an OLED monitor. Details can be seen that are missed on the 1200p monitors that are typical in laptops with this size monitor. Oh yea… It’s also a touch screen that works great if it’s something you would use. KEYBOARD: 7/10 The keyboard is also very good. The lettering is very clear. The backlight illuminates the letters, so they are easy to see. There are 3 brightness levels and the backlight could also be turned off. The media buttons are dominant over the F keys out of the box. However, the F-Keys can be made dominant by pressing the Fn-Esc keys. I don’t like the CoPilot button that removes the CTRL key on the right side of the keyboard. I am left-handed and use the left CTRL-INS key combination to copy. I can’t use that combination because this key was removed. I also don’t like the shared DEL-INS key. I also wish there was a numeric keypad to the right but the tradeoff is quality sound from the front facing speakers. TRACKPAD: 9/10 The Trackpad is very large and responsive. Both in terms of pointer movement and tapping. There is also a unique circle in the upper left hand corner that acts as a dial. In different programs it has different uses. WEBCAM: 8/10 Picture is as good as any of the better webcams I’ve used. No complaints. SPEAKERS: 9/10 No need for external speakers. Best sounding laptop I’ve ever used. While not as good as a decent dedicated 2.1 speaker set, it is better than I thought I would ever hear on a laptop. Past experiences have been so terrible, I always carried a small Bluetooth speaker with my laptop when I traveled. I don’t need that anymore. PERFORMANCE: 8.5/10 It runs everything I need it to without issue. During general use, the PC will use the low power GPU. If more power is needed, the PC will switch over to the dedicated RTX 5060 with 8gb of memory. While not as powerful as its desktop counterpart, it is more than capable for most creative tasks. (If more power is needed, the P16 is available with faster GPU’s.) When using the RTX GPU, the fans can get noticeable. During less graphics intensive work, the laptop is quiet. Storage is limited with the 512 gb drive and it could be faster. Additional storage is needed if editing multiple, longer videos. I’ve already filled half the drive with the programs I’ve installed. CONNECTIVITY: There are two (2) USB 3.2 Type A ports, one (1) USB 3.2 Type C port and one (1) USB 4.0 Type C port. There is also an HDMI port, an SD card reader and a combo headphone / mic jack. The USB 4.0 port works great with both my portable monitors. I’ve had issues with another laptop but none with this one. INCLUDED SOFTWARE: It comes with several Asus Programs. Some for creatives, some utilities. There is MyAsus, the laptop control software that lets you see performance, temperatures, laptop specs, critical driver updates and much more. There are free trials for McAfee Internet Security, MS Office, Xbox and some Adobe Products. CONCLUSION: This is one of Asus’s Flagship laptops. It is the entry level ProArt, but it is still very powerful and extremely well built. It works great for what it is designed for, Media Creation. It just needs some additional storage. If you are in the market for something like this, the ProArt line is a great place to look.

I have never had a laptop that was marketed as a creative device. This unit functions well in use for day-to-day processing and gaming (surprisingly). I was concerned about its 16-inch size as I tend more towards 14 inches or less (nice for traveling) but it’s somewhat svelte 4-pound aluminum case converted me. Under that dark no smudge (that really works) aluminum case we find AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 (2026) processor featuring 10 cores (4 Zen 5 and 6 Zen 5c cores), 20 threads with up to 5.0 GHz(?). It’s important to note the year of processor as costs have seen some manufacturers using older processors. Dedicated XDNA 2 Neural Engine delivering 50 TOPS Radeon 880M dedicated iGPU. Its allocated memory can be changed using the MyAsus app. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 dGPU with 8GB GDDR7 memory. 32GB of LPDDR5X 8000(!) MHz memory. Not upgradable. 512GB Micron PCIe NVMe M.2 4.0 SSD. OLED 16-inch 3K touchscreen. 2880 x 1800, 60 or 120HZ with 500NITS and 100% Color Gamut(NTSC). Wi-fi 7 8ft 200-watt inline smallish power cord/block using Asus small oblong connector. You can also charge using USB-C ports. 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2x USB-A 3.2 (data speed up to 10Gbps). 1x USB-C 3.2 (data speed up to 10Gbps) 1x USB-C 4 (data speed up to 40Gbps) with DisplayPort and power delivery 1x SD card reader – secure digital That is a lot to like, but how does this all work in the real world? As this is not a gaming laptop there is no color palate to set on keyboard. But keyboard is backlit and I liked the soft touch keys with a nice tactile feel. On top left of touchpad there is also a DialPad which using ProArt Creator Hub allows you to customize functions. I must be getting old as I tried to use it but honestly don’t get why its there. The OLED screen is great. Colors really pop but screen is pretty reflective (as is the case with most touchscreens) especially if dark background on screen. You can select 60 or 120Hz response. Lower Asus power settings will automatically change 60 from 120. You can pretty much tweak/check every processing component aspect using the MyAsus app. For productivity there is StoryCube which can use AI to help with your pictures/videos/audio. There is also MuseTree which also uses AI for creating visual concepts that you can manipulate. Nice thing is it runs offline. I must admit I am still not sure how these work but they were fun to “play” with initially. Glidex can connect the laptop to other devices – I connected my phone and it worked okay but need to use it more. There is also ScreenXpert and CapCut which I didn’t try. Power button is on the top right of keyboard, by itself, making it really hard to accidentally turn it off. 4-cell Lithium-ion battery was impressive. Using best power efficiency setting and iGPU with VLC app looping a stored movie (1920x1080P 24FPS 7060kbps) I clocked 13 hours with 8% battery life left. This was with Wi-fi and Bluetooth on using wireless headphones. Using balanced power mode and checking email/surfing I clocked 5 hours with 13% battery left (also had Wi-fi and Bluetooth on). Very impressive numbers. Wifi 7 (802.11be) worked great with my wifi 7 system. I ran productivity tests as well as gaming and this machine can handle both pretty well with nice frame rates (see attachments). The SD slot is nice for easily added storage or accessing your data. I would have preferred a Micro-sd as that slides completely into the case. No Thunderbolt port as it seems Thunderbolt is licensed by Intel. No ethernet connection. I have used NVIDIA GPU for years and knew there were 2 drivers - Gaming and Studio but didn’t know why. In researching the difference - gaming drivers are updated frequently to keep up with new/updated games. Studio drivers are updated less frequently and allow for a more stable environment for creative applications. Who knew? 1-year warranty. Coming in with just a 512GB SSD was initially irritating, especially given this units price point. But the market is crazy right now – in October 2025 I purchased a 2TB drive from BB – that exact same drive10 months later is 3 times as expensive. This is where we are at right now and would rather have the 32GB of memory and the dGPU. The SSD is the easiest component to upgrade (if/when prices come down). I actually had a 1TB SSD I was using as a USB stick (the one the 2TB replaced) and I easily switched it out replacing the 512GB. There are so many things to like about this laptop. Surprising gaming performance and battery life. If you are looking for the portable army knife of laptops WITH a touchscreen - this is one I would recommend.

I do a good amount of 3D modeling work in Blender, and while I have a desktop machine that works great, I've been doing a lot of traveling lately and sometimes I'm hit with an idea or inspiration and I wish I could pull up something I've been working on. My mental notes are often very temporary, in a "this message will self-destruct" sort of way. Pros: Plenty of horsepower for most creative tasks Absolutely amazing display Professional design 32GB RAM out of the box Additional NVME slot Cons: 512GB of storage RAM not upgradable Performance: I can't really speak to things like "content" creation or video editing. What little video work I do for socials I do entirely on my phone. I run CAD programs like AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Blender, etc. Most of these are happy to use the video card to help with rendering and processing, and while it can't really compete with my desktop, it doesn't need to. So far it's managed every task that I've thrown at it admirably. I don't really use AI in any of my workflows, so it's hard for me to gauge how well the AI-related features work. I haven't really tried to play games on it, but I imagine it performs as well as any 5060 laptop if you drop the resolution down a bit. Design: I do like the professional look. I'm not opposed to most "gamer" designs, but it's nice to find a laptop with gaming-level hardware that's clearly meant for a working professional. It's sleek, the aluminum frame both looks and feels nice. Thermals: Gets hotter than I'd like, to be honest. It's not comfortable to have this thing sitting on your lap while you're trying to work. This isn't a rare case for laptops though, and a cooling pad is probably a good investment if that's how you plan to use it. Display: The screen is gorgeous. 3K resolution is much more suitable for a 16" display than 4K. At 500nits, it's fine for pretty much any indoor situation, but I can easily see it getting washed out trying to use it outdoors. There's supposed to be an anti-reflective coating on the display, but I don't really see it. It seems as reflective as any other glossy display I've ever used. Upgradability: The 32GB of RAM is reportedly soldered to the motherboard and not upgradable. At any other point in time, I would have considered this a very disappointing, if not downright unacceptable flaw. At current RAM prices though, I'm not even thinking about upgrading, so it's very hard to care about this. 512GB of storage is also disappointing, but again, I'm mostly just remembering a time when NVME drives were significantly cheaper. I still would have expected to see 1TB at a minimum on a machine designed for "Creators". Battery Life: Decent, not amazing. If you're using it for basic tasks, it seems to be quite good, but once you start actually running tasks, it burns down pretty quickly. Others: Sound quality coming from the internal speakers is better than most, but not particularly amazing. The webcam is a webcam and it works. It supports WiFi 7, which I can't really take advantage of yet. It's got plenty of USB connectivity including a USB4 port and a SD Express 7, which is much faster than older standards and I'm interested in trying it out. I like that it has a standard 3.5mm headphone jack and dedicated HDMI out. Overall, while the current computing landscape remains an utter mess, I think this laptop offers a lot of features and values to anyone who needs to do creative work on the go, and I'd recommend it.

Verdict: This is a nice laptop with great specs, packaged appropriately for creators (works for gamers too), with dedicated software and the DialPad hardware. The speakers are surprisingly good, and the 3K OLED screen is fantastic. This is good value and fantastic hardware from ASUS. First impression. I expected this laptop to be more artsy maybe? Since it’s for creators… But it works for me since I prefer a more subdued style. I love that it includes HDMI, a card reader, and a dedicated charging port; essentially this means that the other 2x USB-A and 2x USB-C can be fully dedicated to other requirements. It’s thin overall and the screen is beautiful and VERY thin. Setup. It’s a typical windows login and setup initially. On the other hand, I had several issues with loading some programs when logged in. MuseTree would not work… I forced quit, updated, and restarted several times, and then it finally worked. The Snipping Tool shortcut key just gave an error message. I tried to “repair” and “reset” but both options failed. I finally uninstalled it, and then somehow it was back on the laptop and working, including the shortcut key (??). The ProArt Creator Hub worked immediately once updated. Specs. Wow… ASUS put a really nice package together here: AMD Ryzen AI 9 (50 NPU TOPS), RTX 5060 (8GB Dedicated), 32GB memory, and 3k OLED. I am surprised about 512GB SSD for a creator laptop though… these files are big and numerous. For example, just an hour of drone footage is 50GB at least for me! That will go fast. Yes… you can get some better components out of that list, but this is VERY nice and a nearly perfect package for its purposes (minus the SSD). Of note, this laptop has an empty SSD slot; invest in a fast 1TB or larger drive for that slot, plus large external hard drive, and that is problem solved. Performance. This ASUS ProArt is fast… it loads fast, runs smooth, stays quiet, and looks beautiful with the 3K OLED screen. It handles complicated programs without issue; right now mostly DaVinci Resolve for me for lots of video production. The computer mostly ran cool, but you will hear “wooshing” fans and feel some heat when the laptop is working hard, and definitely noticeable heat if it’s on your lap. I appreciate how thin it is, but I would have been ok with a slightly thicker frame for better ventilation. While the ports are the latest generations, I LOVE that it has a card reader because I can just take the MicroSD from my GoPro or Drone, pop it into the SD adapter and into the reader to easily download all my footage. I have been disappointed with the disappearance of card readers in new laptops… Very nice choice to include it here! I must say that I was NOT impressed with MuseTree and Creator Hub (essentially like a Game Hub). DialPad. This is actually a nice feature that I adopted very quickly. I thought it was gimmicky initially, but it actually displays useful options for all types of different programs… things I actually look fo are now available in just 2 seconds… Pretty cool! Things I love: - Great package of specs - Very cool DialPad that becomes a must have feature very quickly - Beautiful screen - The speakers are great! I mean… What a surprise: crisp, high-quality and loud - Military spec durability… Love that! - It actually does well in avoiding fingerprints! Add this coating to the keyboard keys too! - GlideX is awesome. If you haven’t tried, it’s worth discovering this tool to quickly extend screens to any device. I love it... Is that just an ASUS app?! Things I don’t love: - Please push another update to resolve the weird loading of MuseTree and the non-functioning Snipping Tool - 512GB is not enough for the only drive, but thank you for the empty slot so that I have options - I wish it had a physical webcam shutter - I am disappointed with the creator software that was included… Essentially, it doesn’t do much for my creative requirements (except for the DialPad… which might actually make a significant impact). I was very disappointed with MuseTree… Never using that again - It froze on me once… I had to do a hard restart… Unusual for a brand new computer, and hopefully not going to be a recurring issue - The computer does get warm. Overall, this is a fantastic laptop that is packaged to work well for creators at a good value, and with the really neat DialPad feature. The laptop looks great and performs really well. Another slam dunk hardware from ASUS. I highly recommend this laptop.

I have owned perhaps a dozen Windows-based laptops over the years, including models made by Asus, Dell, HP, IBM, Microsoft, and Sony. Without a doubt, the Asus ProArt P16 is the most beautiful laptop I have ever owned. The minimalist look and feel of this laptop simply exude high quality. The screen is gorgeous, with superb 2880 x 1800 resolution. I have posted with this review a picture of a paused, high-resolution video display on the ProArt P16 beneath the same image on my Dell XPS-14 laptop (also an excellent laptop) at 3200 x 2000 resolution. The video quality is breathtaking. The backlit chiclet keyboard is striking and the feel of the keys is solid. The glass trackpad is huge and contains a special DialPad rotary control for adjusting app settings and scrubbing through timelines while editing videos in apps such as Adobe Premier, and for scrolling through web pages and office documents. I still prefer a mouse with a scroll wheel, but at least it is possible to do scroll-wheel-like actions with the trackpad. Pretty cool. The processor is an incredibly powerful AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 and the onboard memory is 32GB, perfect for video editing and other intensive uses. I watched a movie on the laptop and played one of my favorite games on Steam and discovered another wonderful feature of the ProArt P16: the audio is wonderful. Not just "pretty good for laptop audio," but, rather, a rich, full, high-quality, stereophonic experience. One more comment. New computers often come with tons of unwanted bloatware, but not the ProArt P16. The included MyASUS app is a useful way to examine the system, use diagnostic tools, and keep the system updated. It includes access to GlideX, an interesting way to integrate the laptop with other devices, including your phone. Two other interesting extras that I've just begun to explore are the apps StoryCube and MuseTree. The former uses AI to sort and categorize media files, and the latter, for brainstorming, creating visuals from keywords, and transforming sketches into realistic art. Absolutely wonderful for creators!

A great laptop made for creators, and AI enthusiasts who need workstation-class performance in a portable package. Unpacking and setup. The laptop came nicely packed in double boxes; the original box contains charger and another smaller box that packs only laptop. The laptop then nicely wraps in paper/fabric cushioned packaging giving it a premium feel. Build quality: It is solid build and has a clean, premium design that fits perfectly in an office or studio. An outstanding 3K OLED Display with touch capability that is very responsive, but that making the screen more reflective which I did not like. Although the specification says anti reflective coating, but I find it still more reflecting than it should be. The touch pad has an inbuilt wheel/creator wheel/dial pad that can be used with Photoshop and lightroom and customizable with other applications. Tough pas is soft and easy to click and touch responsive. The keyboard is very easy to type with sufficient key travel and feels natural. Connectors/ports: It uses a specific USB C like proprietary charging port but also has a USB 4 port with 40GBPS that can be used for high-speed data transfer and charging, to docking station. A Full-size SD card reader that is for easy photo transfer, an HDMI port and 2 USB A and 2 USB C port and an audio combo jack. It lacks the fingerprint button which I feel it could have been included. Performance: photo/video editing in lightroom, photoshop. It packs AMD Ryzen AI 9 CPU and 32GB RAM with NVIDIA RTX 5060 Laptop GPU that find sufficient for demanding workloads with ease. A 500 GB internal storage will quickly fill up it should have at least 1TB, but I think may be due the shortage of the storage devices ausus decided to stick to a satisfactory 500gb. It also supports modern AI features and hardware acceleration for AI applications. It performs exceptionally well in with Photoshop And lightroom with AI filters in my experience. The battery lasted for about 4 hours with full brightness and an external 4K monitors connected. The color correction needed to be performed to get the accurate color. The out of the box color are good for everyday use. For longer demanding run it becomes a bit hot but that is acceptable and if kept on laptop stand with sufficient space for easy venting of heat or a laptop cooler would be good. Overall, The ASUS ProArt P16 strikes an excellent balance between portability, creative performance, AI capability, and premium design. It’s gorgeous OLED display, strong CPU/GPU combination, and creator-focused features make it a great laptop in its class. It comfortably handles demanding workloads while remaining elegant enough for professional environments. Although it has a windows halo, but I miss a fingerprint scanner, and the screen is reflective. Other than these two the laptop is a solid build.

The display is what blew me away first. The image is sharp, the color is vivid and vibrant, everything just pops out, and it uses a very bright OLED panel. The laptop speakers are also very impressive. They are very loud, have full-body sound and good bass, and the sound quality is very good, almost reaching the audiophile level. The sax music I played sounds so warm. With a high-end CPU, AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, and NVIDIA RTX 5060 dedicated graphics card, I believe this is the slimmest laptop out there with this level of performance, and it is not heavy at all, weighing only 4 lbs. The power brick weighs 1.15 lbs. Even though it is slim and compact, the build quality is top-notch. The hinge is sturdy, and there is no flex in the body or even the display. The full-size keyboard has good travel and spacing and is very comfortable to type on. However, there is no Home button, no Page Up or Page Down button, and only one button where the Delete and Insert keys share. The touchpad is well built and has a built-in dial pad. It is convenient in a pinch, but I prefer to use an actual bigger physical dial pad. The laptop has many ports, but the power-in port is non-standard. Even though it does charge using the USB-C port, a pop-up dialog will appear letting you know it is charging slowly and recommends using the included power brick. The included SSD is from Micron and is very fast, able to get more than 700 MB/s when installing a game. The Wi-Fi speed is also very fast for this laptop. Besides all the useful ports, this laptop has a full-size SD card slot with fast transfer speed. Temperature management is very good. While unplugged, the back measured 108°F and the top above the keyboard measured 107°F. When plugged in doing light-duty work, the back rose to 112°F. When playing games, the back rose to 124°F. While not playing games, it is not noisy at all, even when plugged in. Battery life is very good as well; watching video while unplugged, the battery went from 100% to 80% in one hour. This laptop is ideal for gaming as well, not just for creators. ASUS includes these AI apps: StoryCube to organize media with AI and MuseTree to create images using AI. You can use the included ProArt Creator Hub app to access system metrics and system configuration. The built-in camera is a bit soft but does support Windows Hello, which is a plus. There are only two things I don't like: the status lights are at the back bottom of the display panel, so it is not possible to see them while the display panel is opened, and the arrow keys are half-height size. Overall, I am very impressed with this laptop. It combines a beautiful OLED display, excellent sound, powerful performance, great build quality, good battery life, and a slim and lightweight design in one package.

Design From looks and weight, there is virtually no change between the 2026 model and its last 2 models. Whatever changes there are, I haven't noticed them. Made from an aluminum body, it’s lightweight, but feels solid and durable, with no creaking or flexing under normal use. Its black finish is attractive and fingerprint resistant. It doesn’t feel metallic and feels comfortable on the skin, soft and silky smooth. The status lights are curiously found on the back of the laptop and hidden by the hinge when the display is folded open. It only seems to be useful while the laptop isn’t in use. The keyboard is backlit with 3 levels of brightness and the option to turn the backlight off. However, I found the minimum setting for the backlight to be too bright. The backlight also doesn’t illuminate the Shift function labels on the keys. The keyboard itself has considerably more travel than other ultra slim laptops, while still being silent. There is no numpad, but this allows for front-firing speakers on the sides of the keyboard as well as the touchpad in a centered position, to prevent accidental input while typing while looking straight on to the screen. The P16 comes with an infrared camera compatible with Windows Hello for facial recognition login, which works in the dark, and more convenient than fingerprint login. Display The display is a glossy touch screen OLED with slim bezels and measures 15.8” diagonally. It’s pretty reflective, so it’s not ideal for use opposite a window or light source. Its native resolution is 2880x1800 this time. Branded as a 3K display, it's a downgrade from the usual 3840x2400, but keeps its 16:10 aspect ratio. It’ll produce black bars for 16:9 presentations, but the extra vertical space makes it better for content creation, giving you a larger workspace. Because it’s a 3k display against a 16” display, you'll be able to spot individual pixels at 150% scale but only if you look really close at the screen. This model introduces a 120Hz touch display to the ProArt P16 line which is great for gaming and any high frame rate video editing. The hinge only folds back as far as 130°. There’s also some wobble when the display is touched. It also does not come with a stylus although it supports the ASUS stylus. When I tried using my Samsung phone’s S-pen, it wouldn’t work. I found the touch display best for making quick selections in editing programs with buttons like Photoshop, and keep the touchpad in my editing workspace. Since the hinge doesn’t fold flat to 180° or 360°, the P16 doesn’t work well for drawing with touch input. I didn’t notice any text fringing. The display is Dolby Vision certified, and is able to play Dolby Vision content. It's probably because of the new 120Hz 3K panel, but unlike the previous 2 models, the colors don't look as oversaturated out of the box. Still creators looking for accurate colors will want to switch to a different profile such as sRGB, which is great for web content, or Display P3, which is great for graphics and video editing. Inputs Charging is done from the left side of the laptop, and the only way to take advantage of the P16 at full power is using the stock 200W power adapter. The USB 4 port only charges at up to 100W, which will cap the CPU and GPU. The cap isn’t as bad as it sounds because it’s still a powerful laptop even with the cap. You just won’t be able to take full advantage of the hardware’s capability. Due to this being a Ryzen laptop, one of its USB-C ports is only USB 4 and not a Thunderbolt port. ASUS also skimps out compared to the competition by making its other USB-C port 3.2. This USB 3.2 Type-C port on the right side has power delivery, but isn’t capable of charging the laptop. Connectivity It comes with WiFi 7 but unfortunately maxes out at 2882MB/s up&down. I've seen others do 5000MB/s. It also has Bluetooth 5.4. Performance When set to Performance mode, which can only be run while plugged in using the stock 200W charger, the P16 is impressively powerful, but the fans blare non-stop, making it a pretty noisy laptop. It’s not a high-pitched sound or anything offensive, but it’s a noticeably aggressive sound of fans spinning. The laptop doesn’t get too hot as long as the vents on the bottom of the laptop aren’t blocked. It’s best used on a flat desk and not recommended on a bed while in Performance mode. While in Performance mode, I was able to play Shadow of the Tomb Raider in max Custom settings, which is more demanding than its preset Ultra settings in native 2880x1800 resolution and get a stable 90fps. In 1080p with those same maxed out settings, I could get 116fps (a drop from last year's RTX 5070 that gave me 144fps). Thanks to the 120Hz panel, you can game with frame rates higher than 60fps for games that allow it. For content creation, 120 Hz isn't needed unless you're working with videos with high frame rate. Sadly, the display has no variable refresh rate (VRR). It can only output at 60Hz or 120Hz. In the ASUS settings, it has "adaptive refresh rate" which only switches between 60Hz (battery) and 120Hz (plugged), depending on whether a power source is connected or not. That is NOT VRR. When running on battery, the P16 caps its CPU, and the discrete GPU (if it's being used). The P16 will use the integrated Radeon 880M, which is a downgrade from last year's 890M. But keep in mind, last year's model had a 4K panel to drive. This model is only a 3K panel. I never experienced any thermal throttling. Other than Performance mode, the laptop runs cool and very silent, especially in Whisper mode, where the fan never seems to go off. Through the MyASUS app, your hardware configuration is customizable. You can run on the integrated graphics card exclusively for longer battery life. It’s also nice that the integrated graphics is a Radeon variant (880M), while the discrete GPU is a GeForce RTX 5060, particularly for software that has benefits for one type over the other. Unfortunately, the SSD is a downgrade from last year's model. While still speedy with a 5210 MB/s sequential read, 3293 MB/s sequential write, it's down from 5279/4831, respectively. The huge drop in write speed is the most glaring. Its random read of 41 MB/s and random write of 93 MB/s from 56/146, respectively. Perhaps the most unforgivable is that the storage size is 512GB. If you edit high resolution videos like I do, and especially, if you're a gamer, 512GB fills up quick. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth takes up 159GB. Marvel Tokon takes up 25.5GB. The OS itself takes up 35GB. Replacing the SSD yourself costs a fortune these days, which is probably the reason for the downgrade with this model. There is a spare m.2 slot for additional SSD storage. While it uses current gen CPU HX 465, it downgrades the family of the model (last year was a HX 370). With that comes a minor drop in performance. Cinebench 2024 plugged in CPU multi core: 969 (down from 1185) CPU single core: 112 (down from 116) MP Ratio: 8.68x (down from 10.20x) Battery Using the 200W stock power adapter, it takes 1 hour and 45 minutes to charge from 0% to 100%, though it hits around the 90% mark after around 1 hour. Using a 100W USB-C charger, took about 4 hours to charge from 0% to 100% but hit around 90% after around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The battery life itself varies greatly depending on the mode you use and what you’re doing but otherwise excellent when you need it to be without the laptop feeling sluggish. When streaming video non-stop at 100% brightness and 50% volume I got about 9 hours of battery life. When gaming in 3K using the discrete GPU in 120Hz display mode with HDR on and no caps (Windows mode; Best Performance power plan) it lasted only 54 minutes. Sound The sound was amazing. It utilizes Dolby Atmos, which gives the audio depth without sacrificing detail. The speakers also get very loud without any distortion. The microphone on the other hand isn’t very impressive. My recorded voice sounds too processed and unnatural. Turning off the noise cancellation makes the sound of my voice more natural but the audio quality still sounds bad. It sounds like AM radio. It does do a good job with noise cancellation though, eliminating sounds like an air conditioner, fan, and even TV that's playing something in the background. Touchpad The touchpad is very responsive but unfortunately lacks haptic feedback. Taps can be done anywhere on the touchpad, but physical button clicks can only be done on the bottom portion. The touchpad is very responsive and feels smooth to touch. It has a unique DialPad touch feature built in to the top-left portion of the touchpad that needs to activated via a simple drag from the top-right corner of the touchpad gesture. I have never accidentally triggered this gesture personally, although perhaps your mileage may vary. When the DialPad is turned on, it gives you a touch dial that comes with preset functions for specific apps like Photoshop and Word, while also allowing you to customize the dial with functions and apps that you assign on your own. This gives your shortcut access to commonly used functions via the DialPad. The main attraction for this year's ProArt P16 vs previous years is the 120Hz panel. However, it seems that it falls victim to the state of high priced RAM and SSDs. I'm thankful that it's still giving us 32GB RAM, which is nonupgradeable. But the storage size is where the ProArt P16 pays a heavy price with only 512GB and a slower write speed. It's no longer an easy recommendation to get like it used to be but a lot of what people love about this ProArt P16 still remains. I recommend it but beware of the cons. Pros: -Excellent color reproduction -16:10 ratio screen -Excellent loud sound without distortion -bright backlit keys with good contrast -no thermal throttling -runs cool -light for its size and power (4 lbs) -Windows Hello face login Cons: -512GB SSD with slower write speeds than previous years -No variable refresh rate

As someone who works extensively with Adobe Creative Suite and has used a Surface Laptop Studio 2 for a few years, you can imagine I was eager to upgrade to something faster and more agile. The ASUS ProArt P16 has been an amazing replacement workhorse so far, thanks to its beautiful 120Hz OLED display, the unique DialPad perfect for creative professionals, and excellent battery life. PROS - Beautiful OLED display with excellent color accuracy out of the box (plus it's a touchscreen!) - Excellent performance thanks to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 processor, 32 GB RAM, and (very important) the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU - Great port selection with two USB-C ports (one on each side, which is convenient YKIYK), USB-A, HDMI, and an SD card reader - Comfortable chiclet-style keyboard CONS - Large power brick with a proprietary charging port (you can still charge via USB-C, thankfully) - Diving board-style trackpad feels old-school. You'd think it'd be haptic at this price point! - So many ventilation openings on the bottom (not great for appearance and a note for cooling) OVERVIEW Right off the bat, this is a pretty attractive laptop with minimal branding and a sleek matte black finish. It is a fingerprint magnet, though, so you'll be constantly cleaning it if fingerprints bother you. Be careful about where you position this bad boy because of all the ventilation slots at the bottom. Putting it directly on something like a bed can cause it to overheat really fast. Opening and closing the lid with one hand is a cinch thanks to the angled lid and smooth hinge. I didn’t experience much wobble with the display, so I consider it fairly sturdy. The keyboard is wide and extremely comfortable to type on. The trackpad is very large and has a glass surface. I only wish it were haptic with no moving parts, like other higher-priced laptops. The ASUS DialPad is a great feature that I'm still getting used to, but so far it's been nice to have when the laptop is open or out and about. When it comes to performance, this is where I feel like I'm in the future coming from my older laptop. It is incredibly snappy, handling multitasking without any hesitation. I honestly rarely hear the fans power up to a point where it's distracting, but then again, I'm generally with my earbuds in. That said, I wouldn't consider this a loud computer compared to my older Surface Laptop Studio 2, where I frequently heard the fans kick up. At 512 GB, storage might be a little tight for some, but I imagine most creatives are working from a USB-C drive (or I am at least), so I don't think it would be too much of an issue. Port selection is another highlight offering plenty of options for most people, including USB-A (which is seemingly rare these days) and a SD card slot (no dongles needed!). I will knock ASUS, though, for the dumb decision to include a power brick with a proprietary charging port. Yes, you can absolutely charge the laptop via one of the two USB-C ports. I keep the power brick at my desk, but I use my Anker 140W USB-C charger when I'm on the go because it's more useful than the included power brick. Speaking of power, while your mileage will vary based on what you're doing, I seem to average between 6 and 8 hours, depending on the intensity of the photo editing and graphic design work I do. If you do more Office work and web browsing, I'm sure you might get a little more. Overall, the ProArt P16 has been a fantastic creator laptop with one of the best laptop displays I've used, excellent performance, and a premium feel. If you can overlook some of the cons or gripes I mentioned, I think you will be very pleased with your decision to pick this bad boy up.

I bought my ASUS - ProArt P16 16" 3K OLED Touchscreen Laptop a few weeks ago from Best Buy and I have loved everything about the purchase.

Really good multi tasking laptop the best of both worlds for content creators