ASUS ProArt P16 First Look - The Windows MacBook Pro! [2024]

First Look at the Asus ProArt P16 - with next-gen AMD Strix CPU, RTX 4070 GPU, 16 inch OLED display, and thin & light design.
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[@Thetechchap]

Hey Chaps! What do you think of the new ProArt’s?

[@leander4107]

And where is the previous model, this year-old proart 3d, it is nowhere to be found in stores? was it just a prototype?

[@misakianimated]

Tell Asus 60hz is unacceptable. It's a deal breaker for a lot of us. I really wanted this, it gets everything right but with such a GPU, 60hz is just daylight robbery. Would like to confirm if there are 144hz panels during configuration

[@LynxSenpai21]

based on the price no 120hz lost my hype, was hoping to buy that one but come on one of the important feature for this generation is a refresh rate, but sadly no 120hz tho overall its overkilling beast for creators n gamers but still im disappointed on the refresh rate

[@austinholt6072]

If you hooked it up to a 240hz monitor, would it be able to go to 120 frames. Asking for a friend, who doesn’t know much about tech.

[@EmanuelNhemachena-rm5zj]

60hz is such a huge blow

[@DarkCloud360]

60Hz display would be a dealbreaker for me

[@krish4825]

Seconded

[@PilipinasKongMahal021]

Third. even 90 hz or 120hz will do ..but 60Hz definitely not.

[@Gurenn83]

Fourthed

[@stefanpwinc]

Having gotten a 120hz laptop last year... I'd say not a dealbreaker for me. You can always plug into a monitor if you want 120hz, and I often turn it down from 120hz to 60hz so it runs cooler and quieter.

[@dhaloh]

How come? I don't see how it would impact use for concept art, graphic design or UI/UX. Maybe for video editing?

[@Dr.D00p]

60Hz! How to buzz kill your new laptop product in one easy step. Well done, Asus.

[@Photonees]

For photo editing... Who cares... Video editing? Same ... 60hz for creating is enough

[@bogdanpoliatychko2901]

It's an OLED 4k 500 nits Touch screen. Come on guys, this is truly incredible, because OLED has only recently appeared for the laptops.

[@WrexBF]

@@PhotoneesI care and 60hz isn't enough in this day an age. What I find strange is that the 13'' version has the same specs plus a 120Hz screen. Also, last year's ProArt Studiobook 16 had a 120hz so, there is no excuse.

[@Thetechchap]

@@Photonees I care! It makes the whole desktop/any app feel nicer to use

[@SmellsLikeNirvanna]

@@Photonees even bumping it up to just 75hz makes windows so much nicer to use.

[@raymondz595]

As soon as heard 60hz, I was like "get the f outa here" and stoped watching.

[@GoldPunch]

Same

[@Thetechchap]

I knowwww :/

[@sgtnik4871]

@@Thetechchap with this information provided... monitor hz will always be the last information in the video haha

[@skyhylands]

The G16 is pretty much the same, just 240hz

[@NewWalls98]

I was like Nooooo, bummer

[@Watchandlearn91]

I wish they would start putting haptic touchpads on these laptops. For people that use a laptop as a laptop and don't always have them on a table with a mouse connected, a haptic touchpad is a HUGE deal. This is one of the reasons I have found it so hard to switch away from MacBooks.

[@IntellectNobody]

Thank god someone from windows came close to macbook chasis design. I will buy this right away as soon as it is out.

[@HQuiD]

Lol this is literally just a ROG G16 2024 that’s been gimped

[@Dirt9034]

lol

[@DarrinLin]

what did you expect from a company of scammers

[@Kris_413]

I was about to say this 😂

[@mcslender2965]

Gimped? That thing has the same TGP as the equivalent 4070 Zephyrus G16? Hell it actually has more RAM.

[@torpedospurs]

With a much more powerful CPU and NPU.

[@TheFunnyDictator]

I think that they'll release a new Studiobook next year. They made this product as an in-between product until the next Studiobook releases. The 2025 Studiobook will probably have a 120Hz display, the 3D stuff, and a more powerful graphics card.

[@AzVfL]

Looks a bit like the new Dell XPS with the boxy speaker design. Is the new trackpad finally magnetic? I love the rich amount of ports

[@chanzo7950]

Asus, if you're seeing this, for the ArtPro P16, have it at least 120hz, and the option for a convertible. Everyone who commented sent an email to Asus about these considerations.

[@carlosrincon6017]

No toggleable numpad on the touchpad?

[@AliFarooqui111]

I don't mind a 3k or 3.2k resolution with 120hz refresh rate, it would have been to these specs rather than a 4k 60hz.

[@martin777xyz]

How does, the software cope with multiple asymmetrical npu/gpu? I presume it's not valid to add all the TOPS together? I'm think ai batch processing.

[@muhammedthansil]

What about font rendering is that smooth or still the same blurry font?

[@MikeAllaway]

I love my MacBook Pro and will likely never go back to Windows, but I love seeing the PC space improve so much. It puts more pressure on Apple to improve Macs, so everyone's a winner.

[@Thetechchap]

Yep agreed!

[@MartinzW]

I can't wait to leave my MacBook Pro for equally slim design that has good speakers and Windows 11

[@aibi5532]

i prefer windows bcz 99% of softwares i use aren't available for macOS i do repairing so i need drivers for every phone and schematic softwares these things aren't available for macOS

[@justthen]

That fingerprint test indeed make that freaking macbook magic coating like a joke😂

[@kobiohanna]

When it should be released? for me either this one or M4 macbook pro MAX (depends ;) )

[@WhistleblowerMovement]

Does it have ambient light sensor for auto brightness?

[@user-oc6ky2tk5o]

I wouldn't mind the 4k/60fps panel if the battery life is around 10 hours~ish atleast. If I can get 4070, 32gigs ram for around 2K USD then I can see myself going for it next year...

[@richerifkind3506]

Looking forward for actual release cas I'm very interested in this one. Hope it's touchscreen or at least can use pen on touchpad

[@happydaydreamer1]

Is it 100% noise free in daily use?

[@VinnesRC]

Seeing as it's basically like a flow X13, yes, in silent mode for normal daily use, not high intensity tasks, it is basically noise free, maybe you will hear the fans turning on and off in a quiet library, but in any other setting, you probably won't even notice it.

[@merlinuxp]

Can the WiFi card be replaced? or is it soldered?

[@Marian_Rusnak]

where is the LAN port ?? the cat is gorgeous

[@carla.n.5078]

What about thermal performance and battery life.

[@lastsonofthewest2444]

Great review! Subbed, and looking for a P16 to purchase! Have the older ProArt with a 3080 ti in it, and was not blown away to be honest. About two years old at this point, and this is a great time to upgrade, shave some weight, add some battery life, and stream in AV1!

[@mikaelnilsson5912]

Are the speakers the same as on the 2024 g16? The keyboard design looks exactly the same.

[@TNewsh]

I'm thinking of buying one...is it worth it? Is there a better less expensive option?

[@MrMroliversmith]

Surely they'll have different screen options? Even then I have an external display. I'm hearing "decent battery life!". Especially with a 90wh battery and a Ryzen! AND it's got a 4070?! AND it's thin and light?! How is it so light? Magnesium? Or plastic?

[@JamesCocherell]

How does it compare to the Zenbook Pro 16 OLED and Studiobook P16? I've noticed some features are better on one vs the other with no real standout above the other a la a flagship.

[@DaneReidVoiceOver]

The 2 things that I'm shopping for are extremely long battery life with no compromise in power when unplugged and no fan noise. PCs are already powerful.

[@heroninja1125]

Just get a framework 16. It has everything that you said and its upgradeable like a PC.

[@carlo_oppermann]

If MacOS is an option for you, the macbook pro is shining in the exact areas you mentioned

[@carlospcpro]

Can you slow charge the laptop using any of the USB-C ports? @Thetechchap

[@stefanpwinc]

Having gotten the 120hz Znbook 14 Pro last year... I'd say 60hz is not a dealbreaker for me. You can always plug into a monitor if you want 120hz for gaming, and I often turn mine down from 120hz to 60hz so it runs cooler and quieter. Having it be perfectly 4K is nice for video editing and watching, screen mirroring, etc. I'm drooling over it... but I don't need it... but in a year or two when the RTX 5000s come out I might have to consider if I still need a desktop and a laptop, or should switch to a single laptop like this instead.

[@liammistry37]

Perhaps waiting for the new ARM chips is the most sensible option for a windows laptop right now... espcially given their claims...

[@EmirhanSanl4]

yes if you want quiter longer lasting battery laptop. but if u want top of the top class performance on the go, i9 14900hx or ryzen 9 7945hx cpu laptops is the only choice.

[@Squagliafrittata]

RyzenAI 300 series is far superior in everything. And it's even more efficient than Elite X or Apple M4. The Nvidia GPU is obviously more power hungry but give this PC an unreachable advantage compared to arm solution.

[@hasandeniz6612]

So is Asus really working on a Studiobook 16 this year? If so what are possible differences than these models, shall we be hyped and wait for it? And how long would we have to wait for a stronger laptop?

[@PalchikVykin]

Is Ram supposed to be soddered like the (2024) G14/16? I do Unreal Engine, and while 32-64gb is fine...doing level design more than 64 upgrade ability would be NICE !

[@Darkpixel2]

what's the difference with the zephyrus G16?

[@mhmadmatar9835]

Not that much honestly literally was about to buy this over the g16 because of the touchscreen but then heard 60hz and it kind of ruined it for me 😞

[@eduardovillacis432]

Not only 120 Hz refresh rates are missing, but a full keyboard with numeric pad.

[@Pringle412]

60Hz + no pen support on the trackpad = maybe next year, buddies

[@Poludioskroz]

Great! 2:33 what breed is your cat,persian?

[@user-nn7ze7zq9r]

My proart screen refrest is not working😢

[@Wistbacka]

The prices you showcase, are those including tax? Or are they pre-tax? Because here in Sweden, the PX13 with 2TB + 32 GB RAM is 35k SEK (= 33 500 dollars) incl tax

[@Thetechchap]

My prices are UK (which includes sales tax at about 20%) & USA prices which are pre any sales tax

[@wilsonjevin]

will there be a 14in version?

[@ronervine]

Hey guys ! Just wondering if ASUS support are ok to deal with? I have always had great expericences with Dell so just curious if I switch would they be ok should something go wrong? I am from New Zealand if that helps. Thank you kindly in advance.

[@joffff]

I was about to ask the same thing as this is what's putting me off a major purchase like this. I've a Dell Inspiron that I need to replace but I'm not confident in the support offered in the UK

[@alirezar7920]

I'd love to see pressure sensetive stylus compatable trackpad on these computers!

[@ManA-Level]

2:38 hello Tom's cat...

[@TheFunnyDictator]

Wdym, Tom's cat, dude?

[@TheFunnyDictator]

The Tech Chap's name?!

[@TheFunnyDictator]

Also, since your account is so old, can you please give me some life advice, dude?!

[@TheFunnyDictator]

And what about love advice, bruh, dude?!

[@VadimMarchenko]

Do they have this one with a matte display? I will never have a glossy screen.

[@Thetechchap]

Sadly not

[@antonynaraku9823]

Where is the glass-free 3D screen Asus?? I thought you will use it for this series.

[@leoScorpio97]

Can you make a review video about legion 7i gen 9 pls

[@hasandeniz6243]

no Thunderbolt? someone pls explain

[@jacksonlegge6977]

Does it have a haptic touchpad? Also I really wish it came with the G16's 240hz OLED as an option. I really wanted to get the G16 but I absolutely need more than 32GB of RAM (48 or 64GB) but 60Hz in 2024 is a total joke on a laptop this expensive. Even Dell and Apple both have 90/120hz options.

[@badnai]

which one should i tage, the proart or the zephyrus g16? i cant choose. i want the touchscreen and 4k but i dont want 60 hz

[@imansirghani1102]

This is for creators not gaming. No need

[@badnai]

@@imansirghani1102 yeah but it has more ram and better display, but not the same hz

[@KickItWithTee]

I have the G16 with 240hz and it is noticeably smoother just scrolling and moving the mouse in general. I don't even game, I just needed something for video editing. Now that the P16 is out, I'm wondering if I should take this back lol. 60hz is smooth, but 240hz feels like another level and I don't wanna let that go 😅

[@badnai]

@@KickItWithTee nice to know thank you. But would you say the touch Display or the 4k display are necessary for video editing etc or is the display of the g16 good enough?

[@KickItWithTee]

@badnai I think the 4k touchscreen is a nice added bonus but not really needed for video editing. The 4k screen draws a lot of power which shortens battery life. The G16 is 2.5k and that is already sharp. I was only considering the ProArt because of the sleek design, free subscriptions, and AI software. Plus the G16 gets quite hot, and this is supposed to be cooler 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@extrabreezyday5543]

Yo can you make a new I pad buying guide. The format of your vid r literally perfect.

[@Sheerwinter]

@_@ brooo review the Samsung book4 edge. Specially gaming.

[@Ace_of_Games00]

Is this available in australia

[@garryhall9660]

what is your recommendation for a 15 inch windows gaming laptop. can spend lots but looking for bang for buck.

[@Thetechchap]

There’s some very cool new models coming out - check out the zephyrus G14/G16 just announced with new Ryzen chips

[@kaimit0]

closed the video after "60hz" display.. what's the point of watching.. 😅

[@techstuff3409]

60hz in 2024?

[@darkdad55]

Wait for apple to bring 60hz to 2026 with their macs

[@JoeNokers]

@@darkdad55 do Apple even have a 60hz laptop anymore?

[@ganeshphad1432]

Does any one of these model support stylus on trackpad like previous proart Studiobook 16 ?

[@jasonpmcqueen]

I'm conflicted by this laptop. They add a discrete graphics option, inclinating gaming use, but then give it a 60hz screen? Now, give it an X Elite processor option and it would make a great windows business laptop with that level of connectivity and extended battery life.

[@ooharloo]

Crazy... A 60hz G16

[@ivandiego2253]

I wish they made it in ceramic white color option too :(

[@haroldlauhoyan]

can the trackpad use with a pressurised pen like the previous proart laptop?

[@Thetechchap]

I don't know - it hasn't been mentioned to me.

[@calleighlin5179]

Sadly no.

[@gabrielex]

This seems to be one of the best laptops on the market, I see only few downsides: - lack of ethernet port so you'll need to buy an adapter, - proprietary power connector, so if your power adapter dies you'll probably need to get a very expensive replacement - 60Hz, well for some people, for me not a dealbreaker, would have been just a nice addition to have a higher refresh rate, but not that required IMHO. I wonder if it is upgradable RAM and SSD wise, hopefully it's not soldered and if not how easy it is to open and replace the parts.

[@DanielMazz]

Why is it not as good as pro art studio book

[@biasedthoughts]

Asus has gaming laptops covered from every single angle. The 60 Hz doesn't matter for design and 3-D modeling. The color accurate 4k screen and 4070 does. A MacBook Pro M3 Ultra ties the 4070 on benchmarks and is twice as much. I can't imagine this will sell well, there is however a very specific market for it.

[@DopeMonkey]

Can you please review the surface laptop 7

[@jofessor]

Zenbook S16 first look please! Thanks!

[@Thetechchap]

It's ready to go! I didn't want to post 2 vidoes at the same time, so i'll give it a few hours :)

[@ronervine]

PLEASE HELP FROM NEW ZEALAND !!!! Would this screen be better than the new Dell XPS 16 4k Oled ? I mainly watch videos and a little light gaming

[@TheKhal3d]

Love you ❤

[@foregonereality]

Looks great - no mention of battery life though so I have a feeling it trails behind the M3/M4s and Snapdragons.

[@Thetechchap]

Lots of questions about the AMD chips - I had very limited information

[@donfrankie]

Thinner? The side by side comparison showed something else. Measure at the thicket point, not the thinnest. Love that the display is OLED, hate that it is 60 Hz. 120 watts, so it can run for 45ish min on battery. Or maybe it can't performe at 100% on battery which should make it desktop/laptop hybrid.

[@josephle2381]

It is thinner. This laptop is just a renamed version of the already made laptop “zephyrus g16” which is thinner and lighter than a MBP of the same size. I would like to note that the difference is very minor so both are portable for their size and you can’t really go wrong with either.

[@zachariah380]

Also, 120 watts is only when using Max gpu, not web browsing, video watching, or the vast majority of business or leisure tasks. But when you do need that full power, it's so nice to have it available.

[@Cleisthenes607]

I'm holding off buying a laptop until mid 2025. Got to see what Qualcomm and Intel bring to the table. Looks like its a good time to be in the market over the next year with all the competition.

[@per-akeskog7400]

And finally (!!!) a full size sd-card reader!!

[@DS-pk4eh]

Looks amazing. I will wait if they will have Strix Halo version without dGPU. That would be awesome. Very, very, very interested by how new AMD APU is doing... We know almost all about nVidia 4070m.

[@azure0920]

I am wondering what's the real difference between ProArt P16 and Zephyrus G16?

[@hasandeniz6612]

g16 has better screen refresh rate and looks a bit nicer..

[@TVCHLORD]

buy the new g16 with the same new specs instead for the high refresh rate screen

[@moneypressoverdrive2020]

Jack lowden didn’t know you did tech reviews on KZbin side project ?

[@robertskett8164]

13" is heavy for a light and thin really, I'd like a Zenbook 13 with AMD processor again like 2 years ago.

[@quantumdot7393]

Isn't this a repackaged g16

[@josephle2381]

It is😭😭😭

[@loganhyler9588]

With less rgb (which I would go for if it had a 120 hz screen)

[@panzer3279]

Since this is Asus, there's a high chance you won't get any warranty support.

[@AyoHues]

Very tasty, especially the price. Comparison reviews of the PZ13 and the 13” M4 iPad Pro with the new Magic Keyboard and Pencil Pro will be VERY interesting. 😏 Can’t wait to see the new gen 14X and 14 Pro OLED. 🍿

[@Invincibleagent]

As soon as I heard "60 Hz" I noped out

[@GoldPunch]

60Hz is dealbreaker. Sorry.

[@mmadevgame]

Can they make ASUS ProDev P16: add 2K VRR screen, haptic touchpad and remove nvidia gpu thanks

[@thesecondtonone3010]

On a quick glimpse, that looks very similar to the gray Zephyrus G16.

[@Thetechchap]

lil bit!

[@KickItWithTee]

This or the Zephyrus G16? 🤔

[@dieglhix]

Yeah I don't "game" with the laptops (I have my desktop system for that), but 120hz really feels good even for working with office apps and browsing, so in 2024 we would expect that. Overall, a great laptop for those who have not been spoiled with 120/144 yet 😁😁

[@WrexBF]

60Hz? What?

[@conner_productions]

It's a Zephyrus G16 except they slapped the proart badge on it and charged more money for less product lol

[@user_ao625]

I'd wait for the Snapdragon X Elite models.

[@vikaluksena]

that px13 is enticing, but ik hearing asus is having some controversy?

[@michalaugustin8122]

49°C at 2% load is crazy (120°F)

[@Thetechchap]

don't read into that at all - none of the drivers are ready. Very much pre release hardware and software

[@bradavon]

Needs a Snapdragon Elite to be a Windows MacBook Pro.

[@ChewableMeteor]

I’m keen to move back to windows. But nothing really compares to my MBP atm… maybe one day

[@Thetechchap]

i feel ya!

[@victorc1462]

Wait arent we supposed to get high perfomance radeon 890m integrated graphics with strix processors instead of power hungry dedicated solutions? Wasnt it the whole point?

[@zachariah380]

For anyone who does anything remotely gpu intensive (like cuda, local ai image generation, and all sorts of design or engineering tasks) the 890m is under powered, but very welcome for every other thing the laptop is used for. The people who need a 40 series Nvidia chip know who they are, and it doesn't make the integrated 890m any less interesting.

[@rehanyawar7207]

Is the new AMD CPU based on zen 5 architecture?

[@malathomas6141]

Yes

[@Thetechchap]

It is indeed! Zen 5, RDNA 3.5

[@sweealamak628]

It's nice. But can you review their customer support?

[@christianmbabazi9722]

😂 probably not existent

[@Thetechchap]

I can promise they are freaking out about all the recent coverage and doing their best to fix things!

[@Jayguevara1982]

You can't spec a laptop with a 4070 and a 4K screen and than only have it run at 60hz. That's a real missed opportunity. If they offer a higher refresh screen next year I'll be all over this, for now I'll stick to the 2024 G14.

[@FoxxFire]

So this laptop can be spec'd with a 4070 but the screen is limited to 60hz? That is, to put kindly, mildly confusing.

[@Thetechchap]

Yes 🫠

[@Photonees]

Is the touch grid visible?

[@Thetechchap]

Just, yes.

[@Photonees]

@@Thetechchap That's a very short answer haha, is it as in barely? It was a "problem" for some on the previous ones, that it was annoying, even while browsing. Not sure if you can elaborate a bit and ever saw the other one. But would it annoy you?