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ASUS ProArt P16 H7606 (2024)  Laptop Review

Reviewed Apr 25, 2025 at 02:57pm
Test bench update May 02, 2025 at 01:25pm
Tested using methodology v0.8.3 
ASUS ProArt P16 H7606 (2024)
7.4
School 
7.9
Gaming 
8.3
Multimedia 
9.2
Workstation 
8.1
Business 
 6

The ASUS ProArt P16 H7606 (2024) is a 16-inch Windows creator laptop. It has a 4k+ OLED display with touch and pen input and is only available with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU. You can configure it with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 or 4070 Laptop GPU, both running at a TGP (Total Graphics Power) of 105W. Memory and storage max out at 64GB and 2TB, respectively. Ports comprise of two USB-As, two USB-Cs (one supporting USB4 data transfer speed of up to 40Gbps), an HDMI 2.1, a full-size SD card reader, and a headphone jack. This model features a touch-sensitive (integrated into the touchpad) version of the ASUS dial found on the ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (2021), allowing you to quickly navigate the timeline when editing videos, zooming in and out of images, and changing tools, etc.

See our unit's specifications and the available configuration options in the Differences Between Variants section.

Note: We performed the productivity benchmarks, gaming benchmarks, thermals and noise, and performance over time tests using the Performance mode instead of the default Standard mode. This change makes the results more representative of the laptop's maximum potential and brings them closer to user expectations. However, this also means that the results are only comparable with reviews containing this disclaimer, as we previously tested laptops in their default mode, which usually throttles performance to prolong battery life.

Our Verdict

7.4
School 

The ASUS ProArt P16 is good for school use. It has a sharp 16-inch display that's well-suited for multitasking, a comfortable keyboard, a large touchpad, and plenty of ports for peripherals. There's ample processing power under the hood, making it suitable for students with light workloads, as well as those in technical programs like 3D animation, engineering, and programming. The laptop feels very sturdy and is fairly portable for a 16-inch device; however, its battery life is short, so you'll have to plug it in to get through a typical school day. Another consideration is the display's flicker, which might bother some people, leading to eye strain.

Pros
  • Fairly portable for a 16-inch device.

  • Sharp 16-inch display.

  • Comfortable keyboard, responsive touchpad.

  • CPU and discrete GPU can handle demanding workloads.

  • Wide port selection.

Cons
  • Short battery life.

  • Gets hot and loud under load.

  • Display's glossy finish struggles with bright reflections.

7.9
Gaming 

The ASUS ProArt P16 isn't designed for gaming, but it can deliver a pretty good gaming experience, as it has the processing power to push high, consistent frame rates in demanding AAA titles. The main downside is its display, which has a 60Hz refresh rate and a fairly slow response time, resulting in a blurry image with noticeable ghosting in fast-moving scenes. While thermal throttling is minimal, this laptop does get hot and loud under load.

Pros
  • CPU and discrete GPU can handle demanding workloads.

  • Wide port selection.

  • Two M.2 2280 SSD slots for increased storage capacity.

Cons
  • 60Hz display with slow response time.

  • No VRR support to reduce screen tearing.

  • Gets hot and loud under load.

8.3
Multimedia 

The ASUS ProArt P16 is very good for media consumption. It sports a sharp, colorful 16-inch OLED display that delivers an amazing viewing experience, as well as speakers that sound full and well-balanced. The display's glossy finish struggles with bright reflections, so visibility may be an issue if lights shine directly on the screen. Also, keep in mind that the OLED flickers, which might bother some people, and can cause eye strain. This laptop is pretty portable for a 16-inch device, but because its battery lasts only four to five hours of video playback, you'll likely need to bring the charger when you're out and about.

Pros
  • Fairly portable for a 16-inch device.

  • Sharp, colorful OLED display.

  • OLED display produces deep blacks for better dark room viewing experience.

  • Loud, clear, full-sounding speakers.

Cons
  • Short battery life.

  • Display's glossy finish struggles with bright reflections.

9.2
Workstation 

Although the ASUS ProArt P16 is primarily a creator laptop, it can also be an excellent workstation, as it has ample processing power to handle demanding tasks. That said, you can only get up to 64GB of soldered memory, which might not be enough for tasks with extremely large datasets, and the NVIDIA GeForce GPUs aren't optimal for some professional workloads. This laptop has an excellent, 100% DCI P3 display for color-critical work, as well as a programmable capacitive dial that can help improve your workflow, allowing you to easily navigate the timeline and change tools when editing photos and videos. You also get two SSD slots for increased storage capacity and a wide port selection with multiple USB ports, an HDMI 2.1, and a full-size SD card reader.

Pros
  • CPU and discrete GPU can handle demanding workloads.

  • OLED display is suitable for color-critical work.

  • Wide port selection.

  • Two M.2 2280 SSD slots for increased storage capacity.

  • Capacitive dial can improve some workflows.

Cons
  • Can only get up to 64GB of soldered RAM.

  • Gets hot and loud under load.

8.1
Business 

The ASUS ProArt P16 is very good for business use. It has a sharp 16-inch screen that's well-suited for multitasking, a tactile keyboard, and a large, responsive touchpad, allowing you to work comfortably. You get plenty of ports for peripherals and external displays, as well as a good 1080p webcam with Windows Hello facial recognition for quick logins. Its CPU and discrete GPU can easily handle general productivity tasks like text processing and spreadsheets, as well as more demanding workloads like video editing, making it a great option for small business owners needing to make their own ads. The laptop is relatively compact for a 16-inch device, but due to its short battery life, you'll likely need to bring the charger with you. Lastly, the OLED display flickers, which might bother some people, causing eye strain.

Pros
  • Fairly portable for a 16-inch device.

  • Sharp 16-inch display.

  • Comfortable keyboard, responsive touchpad.

  • Wide port selection.

  • Good 1080p webcam.

Cons
  • Short battery life.

  • Display's glossy finish struggles with bright reflections.

  • 7.4
    School
  • 7.9
    Gaming
  • 8.3
    Multimedia
  • 9.2
    Workstation
  • 8.1
    Business
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated May 07, 2025: We've updated this review to Test Bench 0.8.3, which removes the viewing angle tests and adds a GPU Total Graphics Power comparison in the GPU section. The Pen Input test in the Extra Features section has also changed, as it now shows whether the laptop supports pen input rather than the inclusion of a stylus in the box. See the changelog for more details.
    2.  Updated Apr 25, 2025: Review published.
    3.  Updated Apr 17, 2025: Early access published.
    4.  Updated Apr 03, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.

    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    We tested the ASUS ProArt P16 H7606 (model H7606WI-BB94T-CB) with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 64GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage. The GPU, memory, and storage are configurable; see below for the available options.

    SCREEN

    • 16" OLED 3840 x 2400 60Hz (glossy, touch and pen input support, 100% DCI P3)

    CPU

    • AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12 cores/24 threads, up to 5.1GHz, 36MB cache)

    GPU

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (105W TGP)
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (105W TGP)

    MEMORY

    • 32GB LP-DDR5x 7500MHz
    • 64GB LP-DDR5x 7500MHz

    STORAGE

    • 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
    • 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD

    COLOR

    • Nano Black

    See our unit's label.

    Popular Laptop Comparisons

    The ASUS ProArt P16 is an excellent creator laptop and a viable alternative to premium models like the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2024), the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 (2024), and the Dell XPS 16 (2024). While it isn't industry-leading in raw performance, it still provides plenty of processing power to handle most creators' workloads. What makes it stand out from the crowd is its touch-sensitive 'dial,' which sits at the top left corner of the touchpad. This dial can help streamline your workflow, as it lets you quickly access various tools, settings, and functions. Unfortunately, its battery life is quite bad, especially when compared to the likes of the MacBook Pro 16. Though well suited for content creation, its 60Hz display is also rather disappointing, as most competing models like the aforementioned MacBook Pro 16, Yoga 9i, and XPS 16 have high-refresh panels.

    For more options, check out our recommendations for the best video editing laptops, the best laptops for graphic design, and the best laptops for photo editing.

    Dell XPS 16 (2024)

    The ASUS ProArt P16 H7606 (2024) is better than the Dell XPS 16 (2024) for most uses. The ASUS provides a better user experience; this is mainly because the Dell's zero-lattice keyboard, capacitive function row, and invisible touchpad can take some time to get used, and even then, you might get more typos, as there's no space between the keys. You also get better performance on the ASUS, as its AMD Ryzen CPU outperforms the Dell's Intel Meteor Lake CPU, and its NVIDIA GPUs run at a higher wattage.

    Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 (2024)

    The ASUS ProArt P16 H7606 (2024) and the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 (2024) are both premium creator laptops that provide a similar user experience overall. The ASUS has better CPU performance, and it has a programmable capacitive dial that can streamline your workflow, allowing you to quickly access various tools and functions when editing photos and videos. However, the Lenovo has more display options—its displays aren't as sharp as the ASUS' OLED panel, but they have a higher refresh rate, which is a bonus if you plan on playing games. Also, unlike the ASUS, the Lenovo's displays are IPS or Mini LED panels, which are flicker-free and immune to permanent burn-in.

    ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605

    The ASUS ProArt P16 H7606 (2024) and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605 are very similar, even though the former is a creator laptop, while the latter is primarily a gaming laptop. The ProArt has more CPU processing power, and it's configurable with up to 64GB of RAM, whereas the Zephyrus maxes out at 32GB. On the other hand, the Zephyrus has more powerful GPU configurations, up to an RTX 4090. Another difference is the display; the ProArt has a sharper 4k+ 60Hz display, while the Zephyrus has a QHD+ 240Hz panel (IPS or OLED).

    Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2024)

    The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2024) is better than the ASUS ProArt P16 H7606 (2024) for most uses. You can get more processing power out of the MacBook Pro if you get a higher-end configuration with an M4 Max SoC, and you can configure it with up to 128GB of RAM for extremely intensive tasks with large datasets, whereas the ProArt maxes out at 64GB. The MacBook Pro also has a much longer battery life, an easier-to-use haptic touchpad, and a superior webcam. The ProArt's OLED display looks sharper, but it doesn't get nearly as bright as the MacBook Pro's Mini LED panel, especially in HDR, and it also flickers, which might bother some people. What makes the ProArt a compelling option is its capacitive dial, which you can program to access various functions, helping you streamline your workflow. Another advantage of the ProArt is its user-replaceable storage drive.

    Test Results

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    Category:
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    Design
    Style
    Form Factor
    Traditional (Clamshell)

    The ASUS ProArt P16 is only available in the Nano Black colorway. See the bottom of the laptop.

    9.5
    Build Quality

    The ASUS ProArt P16's build quality is outstanding. Its full-aluminum chassis feels very sturdy, exhibiting little to no flex on the lid or keyboard deck. The display twists slightly when manipulating it, but not enough to be of concern in terms of durability. As with most devices with a dark color finish, this laptop picks up a fair amount of fingerprints and smudges, especially on the lid. The finish picks up light scratches, too, though these don't seem to be permanent, as you can buff them away fairly easily. The feet feel solid and stick firmly to the bottom.

    9.1
    Hinge
    Range
    135°
    Stability
    Good
    One Finger Lift
    Yes

    The hinge feels smooth when opening and closing the lid. Stability is good in general; the screen doesn't wobble when typing heavily, but it does when adjusting it. There's also some wobble when using touch input, especially near the top of the screen.

    7.5
    Portability
    Size
    16"
    Thickness
    0.7" (1.7 cm)
    Width
    14.0" (35.5 cm)
    Depth
    9.7" (24.7 cm)
    Volume
    91.0 in³ (1,490.6 cm³)
    Weight
    4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)
    Charger Size
    15.4 in³ (251.7 cm³)
    Charger Weight
    1.2 lbs (0.6 kg)
    6.5
    Serviceability
    Ease Of Access
    7.0
    RAM Slots
    0
    Storage Slots
    2
    Replaceable Battery
    Yes
    Replaceable Wireless Adapter
    Yes

    Accessing the internals is straightforward; you need to remove 11 screws and release the clips holding the bottom panel. Two of the screws are under the back rubber strip, and two others have a rubber cover. These rubber pieces are easy to remove, as there's no adhesive holding them. The screws are of different sizes, so it's best to keep them organized to facilitate the reassembly. There are two storage slots; both support M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs.

    Note: We encountered an issue when turning on the laptop after reassembly. The simple act of removing the bottom panel (with no removal or any tampering of the components) triggered the BitLocker recovery blue screen, an issue also reported by multiple online users. Entering the BitLocker key didn't solve the problem, requiring a full reset of the PC. Unfortunately, the PC was then stuck in a boot loop after the reset. We could only resolve this issue by installing an older firmware in the BIOS.

    You can also access the user manual for more information.

    In The Box

    • Documentation
    • 200W power adapter

    Display
    Screen Specs
    Resolution
    3840 x 2400
    Aspect Ratio
    16:10
    Pixel Density
    283 PPI
    Panel Type
    OLED
    Touch Screen
    Yes
    Screen-To-Body Ratio
    88%

    The ASUS ProArt P16's 4k+ OLED display looks very sharp, with a pixel density exceeding that of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2024)'s Mini LED display. Its 16:10 aspect ratio is well-suited for productivity; it gives you more vertical space than a standard 16:9 screen, allowing you to see more information at once when reading a document, so you don't have to scroll as much. The downside is that you'll almost always have black bars at the top and bottom when watching standard 16:9 videos. OLEDs are susceptible to permanent burn-in, so you'll have to take active measures to prevent it, like hiding Windows' taskbar.

    5.9
    Refresh Rate
    Refresh Rate
    60 Hz
    Variable Refresh Rate
    No

    You can only get the ASUS ProArt P16 with a 60Hz display. The response time is rather slow for an OLED panel, resulting in visible ghosting in fast moving scenes.

    10
    Contrast
    Native Contrast
    99,450 : 1

    The display's contrast ratio is effectively infinite since OLEDs can turn off individual pixels to produce perfect blacks.

    7.4
    Brightness
    Maximum Brightness
    332 cd/m²
    Minimum Brightness
    4 cd/m²

    The display gets bright enough for use in most indoor settings, but because its glossy finish doesn't handle bright reflections all that well, you may have some visibility issues if there's light shining directly at the screen. The display gets very dim at the lowest brightness setting, which helps reduce eye strain when viewing content in the dark.

    ASUS advertises a maximum brightness of 500 cd/m² in HDR. We got a maximum of 505 cd/m², though this is only possible with small highlights, not with the entire screen.

    6.0
    Reflections
    Screen Finish
    Glossy
    Total Reflections
    7.03%
    Indirect Reflections
    3.08%
    Calculated Direct Reflections
    3.95%

    The display's glossy finish struggles with bright light sources, like a lamp or open window during the day. These reflections are visible even when viewing light-color content with the screen at maximum brightness.

    10
    Black Uniformity
    Uniformity (Std. Dev.)
    0.168%
    7.5
    Out-Of-The-Box Color Accuracy
    Avg. White Balance dE
    1.88
    Avg. Gamma
    2.31
    Avg. Color dE
    4.37
    Avg. Color Temperature
    6,456.5 K

    The display's out-of-the-box accuracy is good. Most white balance inaccuracies are minor and hard to spot with the naked eye. The color dE is high mainly because the display uses a wider color space by default (Native - Default vivid colors in the ASUS ProArt Creator Hub), resulting in oversaturation. Some people may prefer this oversaturated look; just know it isn't accurate. The gamma doesn't follow the curve all that well, over-darkening most scenes and crushing blacks in very dark scenes.

    The ProArt Creator Hub has a few preset color profiles, including sRGB, DCI P3, and Display P3. You can also change the color temperature and calibrate the display via the app.

    9.7
    Color Gamut
    sRGB xy
    150.87%
    sRGB uv
    138.35%
    Adobe RGB xy
    95.8%
    Adobe RGB uv
    98.72%
    DCI P3 xy
    99.99%
    DCI P3 uv
    99.99%
    Rec. 2020 xy
    79.77%
    Rec. 2020 uv
    80.27%

    The ASUS ProArt P16's display has an outstanding color gamut. It has full sRGB and DCI P3 coverage, as well as near-full coverage of the Adobe RGB color space, making it suitable for color-critical work like photo and video editing.

    4.5
    Flicker
    Flicker-Free
    No
    Flicker Frequency
    120 Hz
    Flicker Active Below
    100%

    The ASUS P16's OLED display has two flicker frequencies: 120Hz (above 50% brightness) and 240Hz (below 50% brightness). Both frequencies are relatively low and may cause eye strain.

    Interface
    8.5
    Keyboard
    Typing Quality
    8.5
    Numpad
    No
    Backlighting
    Adjustable
    See details on graph tool
    Operating Force
    64 gf
    Actuation Force
    40 gf
    Pre-Travel
    1.08 mm
    Total Travel
    1.41 mm

    The ASUS ProArt P16 has an excellent keyboard with a spacious layout that's easy to get used to. The keys are stable, exhibiting almost no wobble. Typing feels very comfortable; the keys could use a little more travel, but there's a good amount of tactile feedback, as well as a bit of padding to give a softer feel when bottoming out. The operating force is quite low, making the keys easy to actuate, though some might prefer heavier switches, as it would prevent accidentally switching tools when editing a photo or video. You can adjust the backlight brightness using the F4 shortcut; the white backlight shines well through the legends, except for some secondary legends.

    8.9
    Touchpad
    Tracking Quality
    8.5
    Size
    23.3 in² (150.0 cm²)
    Material
    Glass
    Dedicated Buttons
    No

    The ASUS ProArt P16 has an excellent touchpad. It's large and responsive to all movements and gestures. The only part that feels a little less responsive is the top left corner, though that could be due to the ASUS dial, a capacitive reiteration of the ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (2021)'s physical dial. Palm rejection is a bit of a hit-or-miss—accidental triggers mostly happen in the top portion of the touchpad, where most people rest their thumbs. This is a diving board touchpad with mechanical buttons, so you can only click in the bottom half.

    As for the ASUS dial, it's essentially an additional input method that can be quite handy for content creators, as it allows you to quickly navigate timelines, change tools, and tweak the image/video quality, like the exposure, saturation, and hue, etc. You can also use the dial to control media and other system functions. The dial feels responsive and easy to use. However, it'll likely take a lot of customization to integrate it into your workflow, as the default functions might not suit everyone's needs. Also, it only works with certain apps, and only some functions are programmable. Another minor gripe is that it can feel a little cramped when using the touchpad and the dial simultaneously.

    9.5
    Speakers
    See details on graph tool
    Max Volume
    82 dB SPL
    Standard Error @ Normal Vol. (65 dB)
    4.0 dB
    Slope @ Normal Vol. (65 dB)
    0.3
    Bass Extension (Low-Frequency Ext.)
    138 Hz
    Treble Extension (High-Frequency Ext.)
    20 kHz
    Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Vol.
    1.2 dB

    The speakers are outstanding. They get very loud with minimal compression artifacts at max volume, and they sound natural and well-balanced, with a good amount of bass and instrument separation. These are among the best speakers you can find on the Windows side, rivaling that of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2024).

    7.8
    Webcam & Microphone
    Video Quality
    8.0
    Resolution
    1080p
    Position
    Top Center
    Privacy Cover
    No
    Face Unlock
    Yes

    The webcam's video quality is very good overall. The image has a decent amount of fine details, but it's on the softer side and a tad over-exposed. There's also visible noise, especially in the shadows and background. Voices sound relatively clear over the microphone with little to no background noise.

    Connectivity
    9.0
    Ports
    USB-A Ports
    2
    USB-C Ports
    2
    Thunderbolt
    No
    USB-C Charging
    Yes
    USB-C Display Out
    Yes
    HDMI
    2.1
    DisplayPort
    No
    3.5mm Jack
    Combo mic/headphone
    Card Reader
    SD Express 7.0
    Ethernet
    No
    Proprietary Port
    Asus DC Power Input Port
    Security Lock
    No

    The ASUS ProArt P16 has an outstanding port selection. The USB-A ports have the same specifications, supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2 data transfer speed of up to 10Gbps. Both USB-Cs support DisplayPort and Power Delivery; however, the one on the left side supports a USB4 data transfer speed of up to 40Gbps, while the right one supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps).

    Wireless Communication
    Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    Bluetooth
    5.4

    The ASUS ProArt P16's wireless adapter is a MediaTek MT7925B22M. Like Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 gives you access to the 6GHz band but with even faster speeds and lower latency. However, you need a router that supports Wi-Fi 7 to benefit from these features. Check out our best router recommendations if you want to upgrade your wireless setup.

    Configuration
    CPU
    Brand
    AMD
    Model
    Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
    Core Count
    12
    Thread Count
    24

    The ASUS ProArt P16 is only available with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, a high-performance CPU typically found in gaming, creator, and workstation laptops. Sporting a hybrid design, its 12 physical cores comprise four Zen 5 (performance) cores and eight slower, more power-efficient Zen 5c cores. This processor can handle general productivity tasks like web browsing and text processing, as well as highly intensive workloads like video editing and simulations. It has a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to handle AI-based tasks like background blurring on video calls and image generation, with a rated performance of 50 TOPS (Trillions of Operations per Second).

    See more information about the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 on AMD's product page.

    GPU
    Brand
    NVIDIA
    Model
    Geforce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
    Dedicated/Integrated
    Dedicated
    VRAM Size
    8 GB
    GPU Total Graphics Power (TGP)
    105W

    The ASUS ProArt P16 is available with the following GPUs:

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (105W TGP)
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (105W TGP)

    Both are mid-range GPUs based on NVIDIA's 'Ada Lovelace' architecture. NVIDIA has already introduced its 50-series 'Blackwell' GPUs, so these are technically last-gen models. That said, these 40-series GPUs are still very capable and likely more than adequate to handle most content creators' workloads. At 105W, these GPUs operate at the higher end of their 35-115W power spectrum. The performance difference between the 4060 and 4070 is relatively small, with the latter performing 5% to 15% faster, depending on the workload.

    These GPUs are suitable for gaming. Both can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming, though you'll have to dial down the settings more and rely on features like DLSS and Frame Generation to get good frame rates at 1440p on models with an RTX 4060.

    See more information about the 40-series GPUs on NVIDIA's product page.

    RAM
    Capacity
    64 GB
    Modules
    4 (Soldered)
    Type
    LP-DDR5x
    Speed
    7,500 MHz

    You can configure this laptop with 32GB or 64GB of RAM. The memory isn't user-replaceable.

    Storage
    Advertised Capacity
    2,000 GB
    Usable Capacity
    1,868 GB
    Drive 1
    Micron MTFDKBA2T0QFM-1BD1AABGB
    Drive 1 TypeSSD
    Drive 2
    No 2nd Drive
    Drive 2 TypeNo 2nd Drive

    You can configure this laptop with 1TB or 2TB of storage. The storage is user-replaceable. There are two storage lots; both support M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs.

    Performance
    10
    Geekbench 5 (Synthetics)
    CPU Single-Thread
    2,080 points
    CPU Multi-Thread
    14,906 points
    GPU Compute
    134,664 points

    The ASUS ProArt P16's AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores well in the Geekbench 5 benchmarks. Its single-thread performance is strong, sitting near the top for current-gen x86 chips, though it lags behind Apple's M4 SoC considerably by almost 30%. Multi-thread performance is great and certainly more than adequate for everyday, general productivity tasks; just know there are much faster chips on the market, like the Intel Core i9-14900HX and Apple's M4 Max SoC.

    As for the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070's performance is excellent and in the expected range. This GPU can handle intensive computing tasks with little trouble. The RTX 4060 is only slightly slower, around 5% to 15% behind, depending on the workload.

    10
    Cinebench R23 (CPU Rendering)
    Single-Thread
    2,021 points
    Multi-Thread
    22,147 points

    The ASUS ProArt P16's AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores remarkably well in Cinebench R23, making it suitable for intensive applications and heavy multitasking. There are faster chips on the market if you need even more performance, like the Razer Blade 18 (2024)'s Intel Core i9-14900HX and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2024)'s M4 Max SoC.

    9.6
    Blender (3D Rendering)
    CPU Render Time
    1.7 min
    GPU Render Time
    0.3 min
    GPU Render Time (Optix)
    9 s
    9.7
    Basemark GPU (Game Scene)
    Overall Score
    113,194

    The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 scores well in the Basemark GPU benchmark. As mentioned in the GPU section, both the RTX 4060 and 4070 are suitable for 1080p and 1440p gaming; you just have to tweak the settings more or rely on features like DLSS and Frame Generation on the RTX 4060 to get playable frame rates at 1440p.

    9.2
    Storage Drive Performance
    Sequential Write Speed
    1,460.3 MB/s
    Sequential Read Speed
    3,350.1 MB/s
    Random Write Speed
    98.2 MB/s
    Random Read Speed
    45.9 MB/s
    5.1
    Battery
    Capacity
    90 Wh
    Battery Life (Web Browsing)
    4.7 hrs
    Battery Life (Video Playback)
    4.9 hrs
    Battery Life (Gaming)
    1.7 hrs
    Charge Time
    1.9 hrs
    8.1
    Borderlands 3
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    Avg. FPS
    108 fps
    1% Low
    67 fps
    0.1% Low
    40 fps
    1% Low Delta
    6 ms
    0.1% Low Delta
    15 ms
    Avg. FPS On Very Low
    208 fps

    Borderlands 3 runs pretty smoothly on the ASUS ProArt P16 at 1080p. There are noticeable stutters, but they don't happen all that often and won't significantly impact the overall gameplay. You can play this and other similar games at 1440p, though you'll have to lower the graphical settings further to achieve playable frame rates.

    8.6
    Civilization VI
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    Avg. FPS
    165 fps
    1% Low
    101 fps
    0.1% Low
    62 fps
    1% Low Delta
    4 ms
    0.1% Low Delta
    10 ms
    Avg. FPS On Minimum
    334 fps
    Avg. Turn Time
    7.12 s

    Civilization VI and other similar strategy games aren't particularly demanding on the GPU, so achieving high frame rates isn't really a problem. You can even play this game at the display's native 4k+ resolution with minimal tweaks in the graphical settings.

    8.7
    Counter-Strike 2
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    Avg. FPS
    223fps
    1% Low
    75fps
    0.1% Low
    57fps
    1% Low Delta
    9 ms
    0.1% Low Delta
    13 ms
    Avg. FPS On Low
    290fps

    The ASUS ProArt P16 can easily push high, consistent frame rates in Counter-Strike 2 and other similar games at 1080p, 1440p, or 4k, regardless of the GPU configuration.

    9.3
    Shadow Of The Tomb Raider
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    Avg. FPS
    171 fps
    1% Low
    108 fps
    0.1% Low
    87 fps
    1% Low Delta
    3 ms
    0.1% Low Delta
    6 ms
    Avg. FPS On Lowest
    179 fps

    The ASUS ProArt P16 can easily handle Shadow of the Tomb Raider and other similarly demanding games at 1080p. You can even play at 1440p with no significant issues, even on models with an RTX 4060. The large frame time spikes are scene changes and aren't representative of the performance.

    6.6
    Thermals And Noise
    Keyboard Temp While Idle
    30 °C (87 °F)
    Keyboard Temp Under Load
    47 °C (117 °F)
    Fan Noise While Idle
    25.0 dBA
    Fan Noise Under Load
    51.0 dBA
    Power & Fan Control App
    Yes

    The keyboard deck gets pretty hot under load, but the hot spot is near the top, away from where most people rest their hands. The bottom gets just as warm, though, reaching 48 °C (118.4 °F) under load, so you'll have to be careful when using the device on your lap.

    The posted results are measurements taken in the Performance mode (in the MyAsus app). Switching to the Standard mode raises the keyboard temperature to 51 °C (123.8 °F) but lowers the fan noise to 46.5 dBA.

    9.0
    Performance Over Time
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    CPU Temp (Cinebench)
    73 °C
    CPU Perf. Loss (Cinebench)
    6% loss
    GPU Temp (Heaven)
    70 °C
    GPU Perf. Loss (Heaven)
    0% loss
    Additional Features And Software
    Software
    Operating System
    Windows 11
    Additional Software
    Yes

    The ASUS ProArt P16 has many pre-installed applications; see this video for the full list.

    Extra Features
    Biometrics
    Face Recognition
    RGB Illumination
    No
    Touch Pen Support
    MPP 2.0
    Secondary Display
    No

    The ASUS ProArt P16 has a Windows Hello facial recognition camera. You can use it to log in quickly, authorize purchases in the Windows Store, and auto-fill saved passwords on supported websites.

    This laptop's display supports pen input, but you may have to buy the stylus separately, depending on the region and retailer. Models that include one come with an ASUS Pen 2.0 SA203H stylus, which uses Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) 2.0 technology. Any MPP 2.0 pen will work.

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      Hey! I can confirm that I used both ports. In any case, USB 3.2 is rated for 100W and USB 4 is rated for 240W, though I don’t actually expect to get anywhere near those results in actual testing. So far I’ve been able to get a max of 28W which seems odd. I’m going to investigate it a bit more tomorrow though to see if I have another device I can use to charge.

      I have found on notebook check that the USB4 port is supposedly rated for 100w

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      Is it possible you used the USB 3.2 port instead of the USB 4 port? I’m not sure if that would make a difference but I know the specs for the two are definitely different.

      Hey!

      I can confirm that I used both ports. In any case, USB 3.2 is rated for 100W and USB 4 is rated for 240W, though I don’t actually expect to get anywhere near those results in actual testing.

      So far I’ve been able to get a max of 28W which seems odd. I’m going to investigate it a bit more tomorrow though to see if I have another device I can use to charge.

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      Hey ez8! I looked into this a little bit today! So, the USB-C is rated for 100W but, I wasn’t able to get anywhere near that. The highest I was able to get was 10W, however, I saw that the battery of the laptop wasn’t quite at 100%. I’ll give it another look on Monday once the laptop is fully charged!

      Is it possible you used the USB 3.2 port instead of the USB 4 port? I’m not sure if that would make a difference but I know the specs for the two are definitely different.

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      What is the max charge rate over USB-C?

      Hey ez8!

      I looked into this a little bit today! So, the USB-C is rated for 100W but, I wasn’t able to get anywhere near that. The highest I was able to get was 10W, however, I saw that the battery of the laptop wasn’t quite at 100%. I’ll give it another look on Monday once the laptop is fully charged!

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      What is the max charge rate over USB-C?

    7. Update: We’ve updated this review to Test Bench 0.8.3, which removes the viewing angle tests and adds a GPU Total Graphics Power comparison in the GPU section. The Pen Input test in the Extra Features section has also changed, as it now shows whether the laptop supports pen input rather than the inclusion of a stylus in the box. See the changelog for more details.

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