Asus ProArt P16 review: Graphics power to challenge MacBook
With an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX CPU and Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU, the Asus ProArt P16 H7606WX delivers outstanding 8K video and graphics performance, making it a powerful alternative to the MacBook Pro in the mobile workstation segment.
The Asus ProArt P16 H7606WX is the latest mobile workstation, specially designed for creative professionals, from filmmakers, photographers to 3D designers. Equipped with top-of-the-line hardware configuration with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, this laptop delivers desktop-like performance, becoming a formidable competitor to MacBook Pro in the Windows ecosystem.
Top-notch hardware configuration
The ProArt P16's power comes from a combination of the most powerful components available today. It not only has a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU with integrated XDNA NPU, but also has a laptop version of Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 discrete graphics card, accompanied by 64GB of DDR5 RAM and a total storage capacity of up to 4TB from two PCIe 4.0 SSDs. This configuration ensures smooth handling of heavy tasks such as 4K, 8K video editing, 3D modeling and AI applications that require hardware acceleration.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 (Laptop) 16GB GDDR7 |
| RAM | 64GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 2 × 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSDs (Total 4TB) |
| Screen | 16.0 inch, OLED, 4K (3840x2400), 16:10, 120Hz, Touch |
| Connect | WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 1x USB-C 4.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express 7.0 card slot, 3.5mm jack |
| Size | 35.49 x 24.69 x 1.49 – 1.73 cm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
4K OLED display dedicated to graphics
Asus ProArt P16 is equipped with a 16-inch Asus Lumina Pro OLED screen with 4K resolution (3840x2400) with a refresh rate of 120Hz. This screen is optimized for creative work with extremely high color accuracy (Delta E < 1) and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. HDR display with peak brightness makes images vivid and detailed. In addition, the screen also supports touch, providing flexibility in interaction and application control.
Durable design and unique features
The ProArt P16 features a matte black metal unibody that meets MIL-STD-810H military durability standards for shock and dust resistance. Despite weighing 1.8kg, it is still relatively slim and easy to carry.
One of the highlights is the large touchpad that integrates the Asus DialPad – a customizable touch-sensitive wheel. This feature allows users to quickly control parameters in creative software such as Adobe Photoshop or Premiere Pro, such as changing the brush size or fast-forwarding the timeline, helping to speed up the workflow.
Real-world performance and trade-offs
In real-world testing, the Asus ProArt P16 delivers outstanding processing performance that rivals many desktop workstations. Editing 8K video in Adobe Premiere Pro or rendering complex 3D models in Cinema 4D is smooth.
However, this power also comes with a few trade-offs. When handling heavy tasks, the cooling system works hard and the fan makes quite a lot of noise, louder than the MacBook Pro. Battery life is also limited, only about 4-6 hours when running intensive graphics applications, requiring users to plug in the charger regularly to maximize performance. In addition, having only one USB4 port can be inconvenient for users who need to connect many high-speed peripherals at the same time.
A worthy alternative to the MacBook Pro
The Asus ProArt P16 H7606WX is a compelling choice for creative professionals working on the Windows platform. It offers top-notch graphics performance, an excellent display, and unique features like the DialPad. Compared to the MacBook Pro, the ProArt P16 offers more software flexibility and traditional physical ports like USB-A and HDMI.
If you are a professional user who needs the most powerful mobile machine possible and prioritizes performance on the Windows operating system, the Asus ProArt P16 is a strong candidate, capable of competing head-to-head with the top products on the market.